Protein Banana Pancakes (Print Version)
Fluffy banana pancakes packed with protein, oats, and wholesome ingredients. Ready in 20 minutes for a satisfying breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ½ cup whole milk or plant-based milk
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - ½ cup rolled oats
06 - ¼ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of fine sea salt
→ For Cooking
10 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
# How to Cook:
01 - Combine the bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no banana lumps remain.
02 - Add the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the blender. Blend again until a thick, smooth batter forms, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - Set a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush the surface with coconut oil or butter, allowing it to melt and coat evenly.
04 - Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the heated skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, watching for bubbles to rise across the surface and edges to appear set.
05 - Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the underside is golden brown and the center is cooked through.
06 - Transfer the pancakes to warm plates and serve immediately with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a light drizzle of pure maple syrup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The batter comes together entirely in a blender so there is barely any cleanup and zero fuss.
- Each serving packs 18 grams of protein which keeps you full well past noon without that heavy feeling.
- They freeze beautifully so you can make a double batch and have weekday breakfasts ready in minutes.
02 -
- If your batter seems too thin try letting it sit for five minutes because the oats will soak up liquid and thicken it naturally.
- Cooking on too high heat will burn the outside before the center cooks through so keep the flame at medium and be patient.
03 -
- Use bananas that are so ripe you would normally throw them away because that is when their natural sweetness and moisture peak.
- Do not over blend the batter once you add the oats because a tiny bit of texture actually makes the pancakes better.