Protein Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy, nutritious pancakes made with just banana, eggs, and protein powder for a quick breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 scoop (1 oz) vanilla or unflavored protein powder

→ Optional for Cooking

04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or nonstick spray

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
02 - Add eggs and protein powder to the mashed banana. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or nonstick spray.
04 - Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
05 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
06 - Flip pancakes gently and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds until golden and cooked through.
07 - Serve immediately with desired toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three ingredients, zero guilt—you actually know what's going into your body.
  • Ready in fifteen minutes from cold skillet to plate, so even rushed mornings are manageable.
  • They're light enough to eat before a workout but filling enough to carry you through morning meetings.
02 -
  • The batter is noticeably thinner than traditional pancake batter—this is completely normal and actually what gives these their signature fluffy texture, so resist the urge to add flour.
  • If your pancakes come out rubbery, your heat was probably too high or you cooked them too long; dial the heat back next time and watch for those bubbles as your cue.
03 -
  • Use a banana that's so ripe the skin is mostly brown and speckled—it blends more smoothly and sweetens the whole batch without needing added sugar.
  • Medium heat is your friend here; high heat browns the outside before the inside cooks through, so patience and a slightly lower temperature give you better results every time.
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