Protein Banana Fluffy Pancakes (Printable)

Wholesome pancakes with banana and protein powder, perfect for a quick and filling breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 1 ripe banana
03 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) vanilla or unflavored protein powder

→ Optional for Cooking

04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or nonstick spray

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
02 - Add eggs and protein powder to the mashed banana. Whisk until fully combined and no lumps remain.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or nonstick spray.
04 - Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes until small bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
05 - Flip gently and cook another 30–60 seconds until golden and cooked through.
06 - Serve immediately with toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Three ingredients mean no pantry hunting or prep stress, just straight to cooking.
  • You actually get 16 grams of protein per serving without any weird aftertaste or gritty texture.
  • They come together in literally five minutes, which makes breakfast feel intentional instead of rushed.
02 -
  • Don't skip the whisking step. I learned this when I got impatient and ended up with pancakes that were oddly dense and kind of rubbery—the whisking is what incorporates air and gives you that actual fluffiness.
  • Your protein powder matters more than you'd think. Cheap brands can add a weird aftertaste, so it's worth investing in one you actually like the flavor of, because it becomes the backbone of your whole dish.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and eat half now, then refrigerate the rest for tomorrow. They reheat beautifully in a toaster, and having them ready takes breakfast from a decision into just a grab-and-go moment.
  • If you're sensitive to the taste of protein powder, go with vanilla instead of unflavored—it masks things way better. Also, cinnamon is your secret weapon for covering up any flavor notes you're not crazy about.
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