Description

These easy protein pancakes combine ripe banana, oats, eggs, and protein powder to create a nutritious and delicious breakfast option. Blended until smooth and pan-fried to golden perfection, they are perfect served warm topped with nut butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries or sliced banana for an energizing start to your day.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 banana
75g oats
3 large eggs
2 tbsp milk (dairy, soya, oat or nut milks all work)
1 tbsp baking powder
pinch of cinnamon
2 tbsp protein powder (whey, pea or preferred type)

For Cooking and Serving

coconut oil or flavourless oil, for frying
nut butter, to serve
maple syrup, to serve
berries or sliced banana, to serve

Instructions

Prepare the batter: Add the banana, oats, eggs, milk, baking powder, cinnamon, and protein powder into a blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and the oats have broken down thoroughly. If oats remain chunky, blend for an additional minute.
Heat the pan: Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of coconut or flavourless oil to coat the surface evenly.
Cook the pancakes: Pour or ladle 2-3 rounds of batter onto the heated pan, leaving space between each to allow spreading. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles begin to appear on the surface and the underside is golden brown.
Flip and cook through: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another minute until fully cooked through and golden on the other side.
Keep warm and repeat: Transfer cooked pancakes to a warmed oven to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter until all pancakes are cooked.
Serve: Stack the pancakes and top generously with nut butter, maple syrup, and your choice of berries or sliced banana. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

You can use any type of milk you prefer, including plant-based options, making this recipe highly adaptable.
For vegan variation, substitute eggs with flaxseed or chia seed egg replacers and use plant-based protein powder.
If a thicker batter is desired, add slightly more oats or reduce milk amount.
Ensure the pan is not too hot to prevent burning and to allow pancakes to cook through evenly.
This recipe serves approximately 2-3 people depending on portion size.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein pancakes, healthy breakfast, banana pancakes, high protein breakfast, easy pancake recipe