Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe
Delicious and nutritious chocolate protein pancakes perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 0.25 cup oat flour or ground rolled oats
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
Wet ingredients
- 0.5 banana mashed banana (or pumpkin puree)
- 1 large egg
- splash unsweetened almond milk unsweetened almond milk to thin batter
Add-ins and flavorings
- to taste cocoa powder
- to taste oats
- to taste chia seeds
- to taste ground flaxseed
- to taste melted chocolate
- to taste vanilla extract
- to taste cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients like protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mash banana, add egg and almond milk, then whisk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in optional mix-ins like chia seeds or melted chocolate.
- Preheat a skillet and lightly grease. Pour batter in 1/4 cup portions and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve warm with toppings like berries, nut butter, or syrup. Freeze leftovers for convenience.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.