4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
Delicious and fluffy, packed with protein for a healthy breakfast or weekend brunch, these 4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes will hit the spot!
Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free
I cannot tell you how long I’ve been waiting to share this recipe with you! It seems like FOR-EVER!
I’ve shared a few variations of protein pancakes over the years (even in muffin form!), but this is my tried and true, go-to 4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes recipe.
This is the recipe I make all the time and LOVE. Sure, you can get creative and add in chocolate chips or fruit, but this is the basic recipe… and do with it as you please!
4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes aren’t just for weekends…
Pancakes are a weekend favorite of mine, but recently I’ve been quadrupling the batch to store in the fridge and re-heat for busy weekday mornings. I’m thinking I should have a pancake making-athon before the baby comes to freeze them for even easier mornings and snacks. Sounds fun, right?
While there’s nothing wrong with using a pancake mix for your weekend brunch, a stack of pancakes usually doesn’t leave me feeling my best. Traditional pancake mixes are nearly 100% carbs, which can leave you feeling sluggish.
Since you know I preach balance, I want some extra protein in there! These 4-ingredient protein pancakes get their protein from the egg and chia seeds. The entire recipe clocks in at 13 grams of protein, which is a great amount to start your day. Personally, I also love adding some sunflower seed butter on top for an even bigger protein and healthy fats boost!
I still need to experiment with a 100% vegan protein pancake version, but I promise I’ll get there.
For now, this egg-containing version is no fail and works every time!
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Plus, you can make a batch in less than 20 minutes, which you know I’m a fan of too!
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Let’s get brunchin’…
Print4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour or oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon oil or nonstick spray
Instructions
- Mash banana with a fork in a small bowl. Try to remove all lumps.
- Add egg, chia seeds, and cinnamon, mixing together until well-combined. Let batter sit for at least 5 minutes.
- When batter thickens (after 5 minutes), heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with oil or nonstick spray. Add 1/4 cup of pancake batter to your pan. Let cook for about 2-3 minutes on both sides, carefully flipping. Repeat until all batter is used. Enjoy warm with pure maple syrup, fresh fruit, and/or nut/seed butter!
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Happy brunching!
XO