High-Protein Fluffy Pancakes Recipe
These High-Protein Fluffy Pancakes are a nutritious and delicious breakfast option, combining oat flour and protein powder for a healthy boost. Soft and airy with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, they are easy to make on the stovetop and customizable with your favorite sweeteners and toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (or blitz 1 cup rolled oats in a blender until fine)
- 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat or low fat)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant‑based)—plus more if needed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 Tbsp sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, stevia, or monk fruit)
For Cooking
- Cooking spray or 1 Tbsp butter/coconut oil, for the pan
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly, then stir in Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and your choice of sweetener until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold & Adjust: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and gently fold them together just until combined to avoid overmixing. If the batter is too thick and resembles dough, add a splash more milk to reach a cake-batter consistency. If too thin, add a tablespoon more oat flour.
- Heat the Griddle: Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium–low heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Using a ¼-cup measure, pour batter onto the hot griddle. Cook each pancake until bubbles form on top, about 2–3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep ‘Em Warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a baking sheet and keep them warm in a 200°F oven while you finish cooking the rest of the batter to maintain their fluffy texture.
- Serve & Enjoy: Stack the pancakes high and top with syrup, nut butter, fresh berries, or chocolate chips to your liking before serving.
Notes
- For oat flour, you can grind rolled oats in a blender until fine if you don’t have pre-made flour.
- Choose protein powder flavor according to preference; vanilla adds sweetness, unflavored keeps it neutral.
- Adjust sweetness with honey, maple syrup, stevia, or monk fruit as preferred or omit for a less sweet option.
- If using plant-based milk, ensure it is unsweetened to control sugar content.
- Do not overmix batter to keep pancakes fluffy rather than dense.
- Keeping cooked pancakes warm in a low oven helps maintain texture and temperature while finishing the batch.
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