Banana Protein Power Pancakes
High-protein banana pancakes for a strong start
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
These banana protein pancakes combine wholesome oats, ripe bananas, and a boost of protein powder and egg whites to create a filling breakfast with over 35g protein per serving. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re excellent for busy mornings when you need sustained energy and muscle support.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (do not use steel-cut or instant oats)
- 2 very large bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (about two scoops)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free recommended)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- butter or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats in a blender and pulse until they become a fine flour.
- Add the bananas, Greek yogurt, whole egg, liquid egg whites, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg to the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous, about 1-2 minutes.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes until bubbles form on the edges and the bottoms are golden brown. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if preparing in batches. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Pro tip: Letting the batter rest for 10 minutes helps it thicken and improves the texture of your pancakes.
Nutrition
This recipe works out to about 320 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.
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