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Delicious stack of protein pancakes with banana, chocolate chips, and almond milk.

Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes Recipe

Delicious and nutritious protein pancakes perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 pancakes
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients

  • 1 cup Old-fashioned oats (Blended into oat flour)
  • 1 scoop Vanilla whey protein powder (30g) Use plant-based for vegan
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Wet ingredients

  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk Any milk works
  • 1 medium Ripe banana (Mashed)

Add-ins & flavorings

  • 1/4 cup Mini dark chocolate chips Toss in oat flour to prevent sinking
  • 1 tsp coconut oil Coconut oil (For cooking)
  • 1 tbsp almond butter Optional, extra richness
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Optional, warm flavor
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed Optional, Omega-3s

For serving

  • to taste Sugar-free maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Blend oats into flour, then mix with dry ingredients.
  • Mash banana, whisk with eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet & dry, fold in chocolate chips, rest 5 min.
  • Heat skillet with coconut oil, pour batter, cook until bubbles form.
  • Flip and cook until golden.

Notes

For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking.
Keyword pancakes, protein