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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Fluffy, healthy, and incredibly delicious Protein Pancakes are your new favorite recipe.
Start the day off right with a healthy breakfast with these Protein Pancakes! Some more healthy pancake options are our Oatmeal Pancakes, Whole Wheat Pancakes, or Yogurt Pancakes.
Easy Protein Powder Pancakes
It’s so important to get enough protein in your diet each day. Sometimes it’s hard to find ways to eat your protein.
These High Protein Pancakes are the perfect breakfast recipe to start your day. They take mere minutes to cook, which makes them even better. They are very healthy and will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime!
Not only are these Protein Pancakes high in protein, but they are also low in calories.
Protein Pancake Mix only has a few ingredients which makes them so simple to whip up in the morning. There is nothing bad about this recipe, which means you have no excuse NOT to make them!
Even my kids go crazy over these Pancakes with Protein Powder. We love making them for a hearty before-school breakfast.
Serve with a little fruit, scrambled egg whites, turkey bacon, and an Orange Juice Smoothie for a complete high-protein breakfast!
How to Make Protein Pancakes
Protein Powder Pancakes are quick, easy, and so delicious!
PREP. Heat skillet to medium heat and spray with butter or coconut oil and let melt.
BATTER. While the skillet is heating up, mix eggs, protein powder, baking powder, and water in a large bowl. Let sit (or rest) for 5 minutes.
BAKE. Pour batter onto the skillet using a ¼ measuring cup. When you can see bubbles forming on the top it’s ready to flip.
You can see by the photos that these pancakes are not fluffy like regular pancakes, however, they should be puffier than Swedish pancakes and Crepes.
Serve with fruit, sugar-free syrup, or butter.
Recipe Tips
Variations. Top with fresh fruit, sugar-free maple syrup, or butter. Try adding raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or bananas to the pancake batter.
Pancake texture. Different protein powders absorb liquid differently which means even though you follow the recipe to a “T” the pancakes may come out runny or dry due to the protein powder that was used.
Whip up the Protein Pancake batter and cook a test pancake.
- Dry pancake: try adding a little more liquid, mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, or applesauce.
- Runny pancake: add a bit more protein powder or instant oats.
Protein powder. I like to use 2 scoops (about ¼ cup) of whey protein powder for this recipe (Premiere or Quest brands have worked well for me).
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, or plant-based protein powder. Note that using a different type can affect the texture of the pancakes.
- Different flavors. Remember that if the powder doesn’t taste good to you then neither will the pancakes.
Variations
- Add extra flavor to the batter with some cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract.
- Top with pancakes with Buttermilk Syrup, Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Nutella, peanut butter or another nut butter.
- Sprinkle on a few sugar free chocolate chips
Storing Info
STORE leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
FREEZE. One of the best things about this recipe is how well these protein pancakes freeze! Make a big batch of this Protein Pancakes Recipe, eat a couple for breakfast, and freeze the rest for busy mornings.
- Cool cooked pancakes on a wire rack and place them on a baking tray in the freezer for about an hour.
- Transfer them to a freezer-safe plastic bag.
- They will last about 2 months in the freezer.
Reheat. Just take a couple out, thaw, reheat them in the microwave or toaster, and enjoy!!
For more pancake recipes:
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Strawberry Pancakes
- Oatmeal Pancakes
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Blueberry Pancakes
- Whole Wheat Pancakes
Protein Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 scoops whey protein powder, about 5 – 6 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2-4 tablespoon water, or almond milk
- cooking spray, butter, or coconut oil to grease pan
Instructions
- Heat skillet to medium heat and spray with butter or coconut oil and let melt.
- While the skillet is heating, mix eggs, protein powder, baking powder, and water in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour batter onto the skillet using a ¼ measuring cup.
- When you can see bubbles form on the top it’s ready to flip.
- Serve with fruit, sugar-free syrup, or butter.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This taste so bad honestly just delete this recipe!
Sorry to hear it wasn’t a hit for you. Protein pancakes can definitely be tricky since different powders and brands change the flavor a lot. Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your honest feedback.
This worked really well! I can’t wait to make more of these.
That’s wonderful to hear! What brand of protein did you end up using?
I made mine with 2scoops of vanilla isopure 50grms protein powder, Kirkland egg whites 2 eggs, teaspoon of baking powder and 2tabkespoons of almond milk. Ummm they didn’t come out great. Hardened little and dry 😆. I put pecan butter and some real maple syrup. I think next time 1scoop of protein powder i am the only one here that will eat these!
The recipe is super simple and it was a nice quick fix, but the actual pancakes are not great. They’re basically just dry fluffy eggs. Not sure I’d try these again. Thanks for sharing this recipe though!
The type of protein powder can definitely play a role in the result, and I’m sorry to hear they did not turn out well for you. I appreciate you trying the recipe and giving honest feedback. I hope you’ll try other recipes of mine!
I was looking at your recipe and if you use two scoops of protein powder, the premier that’s 30 g and then two eggs is 14 g so you are at 44 g of protein in your nutrition breakdown it says 10 g total
Don’t waste your time or protein powder.
I tried the protein pancakes and they are delicious thank you if you have any more ideas with protein powder please let me know
Thanks for the recipe. Bless your ability to trial & error & share!
What size scoop? Are they universal?
Thanks bunches!
Thank youu for sharing! Absolutely love it, it tastes a bit powdery though if that makes sense. I also tried to use chia seeds as egg substitute to sneak in some fiber and it went well. Hope you can share more creative ways to consume protein powder 🙂
Made this today and was good but I definitely needed to add more water then 2 tablespoons since it was very dry. I’ll try 4 next time
Love this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
I have to hand it to you, these are amazing pancakes. I used gold standard vanilla protein whey and it really pops in these pancakes. Plus they are nice and fluffy. Thank you! I have a bunch of flavored protein so I am interested to try them all with this.
These pancakes are so good! I tried them exactly as the recipe states and damn! I was shocked. I used Premier Protein Cafe Latte flavor and ugh it’s so good. The texture is obviously a little weird but that’s just what it is. But besides that, you cannot taste that it’s not a normal everyday pancake. I’m not even a big pancake person, I prefer savory breakfast, but I’m so thankful I can add this to my “arsenal” of high protein recipes.
So glad to hear you loved the pancakes. It would be fun to try different protein flavors and switch things up!
Would this recipe work to make them into mini muffins?
You know, I have never made these into muffins. So I don’t know. I don’t imagine they would turn out too great as muffins, but I’m not sure. If you try them as muffins, you’ll have to let us know.
Would this recipe work with my waffle maker?
You could try, but I think it would do better as pancakes than waffles.
Hi quick question. Is it 10 g protein per pancake or per 6 pancakes (as that’s the serving)? Thank you!
Yes, it would be per serving size.
Best and easiest recipe!
Can you use baking soda instead of baking powder?
I think you would have to add some sort of vinegar to get the same rising reaction. Baking powder and baking soda aren’t usual interchangeable. The baking powder is used to give the pancakes the rise. Hope that helps some!
Yes, baking powder will yield a much better rise in the pancakes. That’s what makes them fluffy. You technically could use baking soda, but they wouldn’t rise nearly as much. And you ideally would combine it with some kind of acid… like sour milk (buttermilk) or a vinegar. So I would not recommend it.
It seems like protein scoops could have different sizes. Can you give an approximate tablespoon measurement?
It is about 29 grams or 5 tablespoons. Each brand might be slightly different, but that gives a general idea.
Is 5 tablespoons one “scoop” of protein? So you would need 10 to make two “scoops” as the recipe says? Or is 5 TBSP all that’s needed for this recipe?
So one “scoop” is about 1.5 tablespoons on average. Every protein is a little different. So 5 Tbsp would be the amount for 2 “scoops”.
Half of 5 is 2.5
If I was to make half of this recipe. I would use 2.5 TBSP of protein powder, correct?
Unless the 5 TBSP is incorrect, then I’d use 1.5 TBSP?
Just trying to clarify
Worked great with chocolate Muscle Milk protein powder (pure whey, no casien). Only used 1 T of water and added 1 T of FF greek yogurt for extra liquid and they came out moist! Looking forward to experimenting with other flavors
That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing what you did!
Great post! I found the blog to be both informative and well-presented. Bravo.
Excellent! Perfect with not a load of calories! Will be my go to now!
It came out dry, you need to add flour to this or you will chock on the pancake.
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!
I am not a pancake expert by any means since I only eat them maybe once or twice a year, but these were very good. However, I’m curious as how you came about the nutritional values. Sodium is what I am watching for my husband and it seems like these are extremely low in sodium for the values of each ingredient. I may be misjudging the serving size, but I added up the values of all the ingredients individually and divided by 6 (servings) and get different values than what is listed for this recipe. All and all, I’m sure these are healthier than a lot of pancake recipes out there, and I will make them again. Also, I use Hain no sodium baking powder which has no sodium per serving. I see the link you listed for the baking powder is for Rumford Baking Powder which shows 50 mg of sodium per 1/8 tsp. A full tsp would be 400 mg. I divided by the 6 servings and get 66.6 mg per serving. What am I missing here ?
You think it would be possible to bake them into muffins? If it is possible, what temp and time would work? 🤔
I don’t think this recipe would turn out very well in muffin form. I’d recommend doing them as pancakes for the best result.
I don’t know If I did Something wrong with this recipe I mean I followed it exactly as it said and these are by far the worst protein pancakes I’ve ever eaten
I’m sorry the recipe didn’t turn out as you had hoped. Thanks for trying it out!
FINALLY, A PANCAKE I CAN EAT WITHOUT THE GUILT!!! I HAVE DIABETES AND AM IN DANGER OF HAVING TO START LOSING WEIGHT TO BRING DOWN MY A1c. A LOT OF FOODS I MISS BECAUSE CARBS ARE OUT OF THE QUESTION FOR ME AND PROTEIN AND VEGTABLES ARE A MUST. ABSOLUTELY “NO” DAIRY PRODUCTS! I AM 72 YEARS OLD AND ALL I CAN SAY IS KEEP THESE RECIPES COMING MY WAY! GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Thank you! I’m so glad you found the recipe! Hope you enjoy!
Made them with my daughter…it felt like it was missing something 😕 would like to play around with the recipe to taste more like pancakes than an omelette.
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!
I hate to be negative in any way but these are the worst pancakes I’ve ever had. They were extremely runny and spongey. I’d suggest using less almond milk and adding some flour. Also let the batter rest for 15 minutes. This helps reduce the spongey texture. I also would suggest adding some cinnamon into the batter. The only thing that made these slightly edible was me putting honey on the top.
Very (too?) Simple recipe for the driest pancakes you’ll ever face.
I don’t mean to dog this recipe too harshly but I need to warn future be in case I ever look at this recipe as a viable recipe again. These are the driest/worst pancakes I’ve ever had/made, I feel guilty having made this to break someone’s fast.
Thanks for sharing your opinion and feedback. Sorry to hear they weren’t a hit for you. Thanks for giving the recipe a try!
What protein powder do you recommend?
There a lot of options for protein powder out there (including different flavors). I like the Orgain Protein, Premier Protein, or Integrated Supplements protein powder. Or to support a smaller business, I really enjoy Clean Simple Eats protein. They have lots of yummy flavors too!
How is this only 5g of protein??
Each pancake has about 5 grams, not the whole recipe. There would be more protein in the full batter, depending on which brand/type of protein powder you use.
How many pancakes are in a serving?
About 1-2, depending on how large you make the pancakes.
totally love these.. topped them off with some peanut butter, bananas and strawberries
Mmmm that sounds amazing! So glad you enjoy the pancakes!
Unfortunately this recipe did not work for me at all 🙁 it was extremely runny and pancakes were opposite of light and fluffy. Definitely woul suggest less water/almond milk and maybe even almond flour.
I’m sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy the pancakes. Thanks for your feedback!
My batter was very liquid, is that normal?
Yes this batter tends to be more thin than your regular pancake mixes. If you would like to thicken them up you can add a bit of smashed bananas, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, or applesauce. Hope this helps! Thanks for trying it!
How much is a ‘scoop’ of protein powder? ‘Scoop’ surely depends on which why protein brand you use? Thanks.
All whey protein powder containers contain a scoop and most all of them have about the same measurement for the scoop. Most of the scoops measure 29 grams of powder per scoop. Hope this helps!
Can you use egg whites instead of whole eggs?
I haven’t tried, but I am sure you could. Might change them a little.
Do you have to use baking powder?
It acts as a leavening agent. Makes them light & fluffy. You would need to find a substitute. I haven’t tried leaving it out.
Very easy and tasty recipe! I used chocolate whey powder and added in equal parts oats out of personal preference. It’s a nice way to have a filling sweet breakfast that isn’t pushing 3-400 calories 😌
Great! I’ll have to try! Thank you!
This is so simple and good. I used egg beaters to reduce the calories even more.
Glad you think so 🙂 Thank you for sharing that!
These are excellent… very satisfying… with sugar free syrup, really satisfied by sweet tooth.. Almond milk is excellent additive.. I tried coconut oil and margarine… both were equally as good
I am so glad you think so 🙂 Thank you for sharing what you did!
Can anyone help me. Why is mine so dry and powdery?? Thanks
Any idea why my batter is curdling and little chunks is whey protein simply won’t smoothen out?
I am sorry, I wish I knew?? Did you change anything?
I’d love to try these, which whey protein do you recommend? 🙂
Honestly, it’s a personal preference. We just use regular the Whey protein brand.
The recipe was great. I added 2 extra tbsp of almond milk for better CONSISTENCY. Great reciPe for a new nutrition coach.
Glad to hear that!! Thank you for sharing that! I will have to try!
Can you Substitute eggs for egg whites ?
I haven’t tried, but I am sure it will be fine 🙂
Great receipe
Happy you liked them! Thank you!
I just made these with Pumpkin Spice flavored whey isolate PROTEIN, they’re PERFECT! ❤️
I will have to try that! Thank you for sharing that!
Can you recommend a good whey protein powder to use? Thank you looking forward to trying this:)
I’ve tried many kinds. I seem to grab the Whey brand, but any work just fine 🙂
Any thoughts on using collagen peptides protein powder?
I haven’t really tried them. I wish I knew!
I really like that this is healthy and quick. however, the batter was lumpy from the protein powder, and then there was a slight reaction between the baking powder and something. Not sure what. I used water. I also used Tara’s wHey protein. MY “pancakes” came out more of the consistency of a crêpe which is fine but it ended up as a mess on my skillet because I wasn’t prepared to have such a thin bAtter. Will try again but do you have any suggestions for the lumpiness?
Can we use a vegan protein powder instead?
You sure could! Enjoy!!
Wonderful! I will make this every weekend!
Yay!! That makes me so happy! Thank you!
What brand of protein powder do you use
Honestly, I use all different kinds. I like trying new ones. I’ve liked any that I’ve tried 🙂
What size scoop for protein powder
It is usually what comes in the bottle. I’d say it’s about 1/8 cup or around that.
Hello, how many PANCAkes is a serving? It DOESN’T say On the nutrition facts
2 🙂
They are delicious! But my protein Whey powder is 160 cals. Per scoop. I’m still using 1/4 cup as measure. Still 58 cals per pancake?
Hello! I haven’t tried the recipe yet, am planning to make it for dinner though! (Gotta love a good Brinner meal!) I was curious if I could use a flavored “isopure protein powder” in substitute of the whey protein
I personally have not tried, but I am sure you could. Hope you like them!
I made these 3 times with isopure ZERO carb proTein powder
Firs time with two scoops and they were a little too dry and flaky.
The SECOND time with JUST one scoop And they came out perfect !!!!
3rd time usIng two scoop of chocolate wHey protein and they were perfect.
Thanks so much for sharing that 🙂
Good to know! Just tried with 2 scoops of the Isopure and was disappointed, but will ha e to try with just one next time!
Topped with berries or sugar free syrup and this are a perfect breakfast for my fam.
This sounds delicious! could you tell me about how much is two scoops? My protein powder does not have scoops in it. So just wondering is it about 1/4 cup or half a cup. Thanks!
Hmm..I would think the scoop is probably close to 1/4 cup 🙂
is 1/4 cup just one scoop or both scoops?
It’s 2 scoops of protein powder, but you use a 1/4 scoop to measure & pour the batter onto the skillet.
Love the idea of adding protein in pancakes!! I need my kids to get all the protein they can get! These are super light!
I love knowing that I am sending my kids out the door with a healthy breakfast! These are so tasty! My kids love them.
These are fantastic! I love how light & thin they are. I like using the almond milk, for the added flavor.