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, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Mash banana, add egg and almond milk, whisk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in optional mix-ins.
- Preheat skillet; pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake, cook 2-3 mins, flip, cook 1-2 mins.
- Serve warm with toppings; store leftovers in freezer.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.