Description
These High-Protein Fluffy Pancakes are a delicious, healthier twist on a classic brunch staple, packed with protein and perfect for kickstarting your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (or ¾ cup oat flour)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cooking spray or coconut oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, ensuring eggs are at room temperature and milk or milk alternative is ready.
- In a blender, combine oats (or oat flour), protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend on high until fine.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until frothy. Add to blender and pulse until just combined.
- Allow batter to rest for 5-10 minutes. Adjust consistency with additional milk if necessary.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, lightly greased. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake; cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
Let the batter rest for fluffier pancakes. Avoid overmixing for a light texture. Experiment with toppings and protein powder flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg