Protein Pancakes

1. Classic Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop (30g) protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour batter into small circles.

3. Cook 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

4. Top with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, or sugar-free syrup.

2. Banana Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop (30g) protein powder

• 1 ripe banana, mashed

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mash the banana and mix with eggs, protein powder, cinnamon, and vanilla.

2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook pancakes 2–3 minutes per side.

3. Serve with almond butter or berries.

3. Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 2 large eggs

• 1 scoop protein powder (optional)

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Pour batter onto a hot, greased skillet and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook until golden.

3. Top with sliced bananas or nut butter.

4. Vegan Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 scoop plant-based protein powder

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water (flax egg)

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes.

2. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.

3. Stir in the flax egg, almond milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Cook in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes on each side.

5. Serve with maple syrup and fruit.

5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

• 1/4 cup almond flour

• 1 large egg

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 tbsp peanut butter (or PB2 for lower fat)

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:

1. Whisk together all ingredients until smooth.

2. Heat a greased skillet and pour the batter into circles.

3. Cook 2–3 minutes per side.

4. Top with Greek yogurt, sliced bananas, or melted peanut butter.

6. Oatmeal Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 scoop protein powder

• 1/2 cup egg whites

• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Blend oats into a fine flour.

2. Combine with protein powder, egg whites, almond milk, baking powder, and cinnamon.

3. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden.

4. Top with sugar-free syrup or berries.