Protein Banana Pancakes (Printable)
Light, fluffy pancakes loaded with protein and natural banana sweetness. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine the bananas, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the blender. Blend until a smooth, uniform batter forms with no lumps.
03 - Stir in any optional add-ins such as chia seeds or chopped nuts if desired. Let the batter rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set. Flip carefully and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, adjusting heat as needed to prevent over-browning. Serve warm with your preferred toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, or maple syrup.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These pancakes taste like a treat but fuel you like a proper meal, keeping you full well past noon.
- Everything goes into one blender, which means cleanup is almost nonexistent on lazy mornings.
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- Cooking on too high a heat will burn the outside while leaving the center raw and gummy, so patience on medium is your best friend.
- Letting the batter rest for a full five minutes before pouring makes a noticeable difference in fluffiness that you can actually see.
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- The number one secret is using bananas that are so ripe you would normally throw them away because that is when the sweetness and moisture are at their peak.
- Do not over-blend after adding the oats or the batter can become gummy instead of light and tender.