Protein Banana Pancakes
Fluffy, naturally sweet pancakes packed with protein powder and mashed banana for sustained energy. Ready in 15 minutes with no flour needed—just eggs, banana, and protein powder.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe medium bananas
- 3 whole large eggs
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for the pan
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Add 2 ripe medium bananas (peeled and broken into chunks) to a blender. Crack 3 large eggs directly into the blender, add 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking powder, 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Blend on high until completely smooth and pourable, about 30 seconds—the batter should be thin like heavy cream.
- 2
Set a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and swirl to coat the entire surface. Let it heat for 1 minute until the butter foams and turns golden brown—this prevents sticking and adds rich flavor.
- 3
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the center of the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes—you'll see the edges start to look set and dry while the center still glistens slightly. Small bubbles will form across the top; this is your cue that it's time to flip.
- 4
Slide a thin spatula under the pancake, then flip it in one confident motion. Cook the second side for 1-2 minutes until it's golden brown and springs back lightly when you touch it—this side cooks faster since the pan is now fully heated.
- 5
Transfer the cooked pancake to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding a small dot of butter to the skillet between pancakes. You should get 4-6 pancakes total, depending on size.
- 6
Serve the pancakes warm while they're still fluffy. Top with your choice of toppings: sliced fresh banana, Greek yogurt, a drizzle of almond butter, fresh berries, or a sprinkle of granola for texture.
Tools you’ll need
- blender
- 10-inch nonstick skillet
- thin spatula or fish spatula
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