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TL;DR: all four recipes start from the same batter, 60 g of mix and 70 ml of water, cooked for 1 to 2 minutes on each side in a non-stick pan. Only the topping changes: peanut butter with banana, cocoa cream with strawberries, protein yoghurt with berries, or almond butter with apple and cinnamon. One serving of the base has about 19 g of protein.
Eating well does not mean giving up a sweet breakfast. With a protein pancake mix the base is ready in a few minutes, and all you have to decide is what goes on top. These four recipes work for breakfast, after training or as a dessert.
How to make protein pancakes
How do you make protein pancakes?
Mix 60 g of the Chocolate protein pancake mix with 70 ml of water until the batter is smooth. Cook it in a non-stick pan over a medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on each side, and add the topping once the pancakes come out of the pan.
How much protein is in a serving of protein pancakes?
A serving of 60 g of mix with 70 ml of water provides 19.3 g of protein, 27.1 g of carbohydrate, 2.4 g of fat and 212 kcal, before any topping. The mix is 32 % protein, and protein contributes to the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
The chocolate protein pancake mix has no added sugars: it contains 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g and is sweetened with sweeteners. It contains gluten (wheat) and milk.
| Recipe | Topping | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut butter and banana | Banana peanut butter, sliced banana | 1 tablespoon |
| Cocoa and strawberries | Cocoa, hazelnut and date cream, sliced strawberries | 1 tablespoon |
| Yoghurt and berries | Plain protein yoghurt, red berries | 2 tablespoons |
| Almond and apple | Almond butter, diced apple, cinnamon | 1 tablespoon and 1 pinch |
Recipe 1: peanut butter and banana
The classic combination. The banana-flavoured peanut butter also contains magnesium and potassium, and it melts into the warm pancakes.
Ingredients: 60 g of Chocolate protein pancake mix, 70 ml of water, 1 sliced banana and 1 tablespoon of banana-flavoured peanut butter.
- Make the pancakes with the base of 60 g and 70 ml of water.
- Spread a layer of peanut butter over the pancakes.
- Add the banana slices on top.
You will find more ideas with this spread in our peanut butter recipes.
Recipe 2: cocoa, hazelnut and date cream with strawberries
For chocolate lovers. The strawberries lighten the cocoa cream.
Ingredients: 60 g of Chocolate protein pancake mix, 70 ml of water, sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon of cocoa, hazelnut and date cream.
- Cook the pancakes with the usual base.
- Spread the cocoa cream over each pancake.
- Decorate with the chopped strawberries.
Recipe 3: protein yoghurt and red berries
The lightest one, good for hot days. Let the pancakes cool a little so the yoghurt does not melt.
Ingredients: 60 g of Chocolate protein pancake mix, 70 ml of water, red berries (blueberries, raspberries or strawberries) and 2 tablespoons of plain protein yoghurt.
- Make the pancakes and let them cool slightly.
- Spread a layer of protein yoghurt on top.
- Decorate with the berries and, if you fancy it, a touch of jam.
Recipe 4: almond butter, apple and cinnamon
A homely flavour, with the apple in small cubes so you notice it in every bite.
Ingredients: 60 g of Chocolate protein pancake mix, 70 ml of water, half an apple cut into small cubes, 1 tablespoon of almond butter and 1 pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Cook the pancakes with the base of 60 g and 70 ml of water.
- Spread the almond butter over the pancakes.
- Add the apple pieces and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Tips and variations
Can you make protein pancakes without banana?
Yes. Only recipe 1 has banana in the topping; the other three do not. The pancake batter itself contains no banana, so you can swap it for strawberries, apple or red berries without changing anything else.
Can you make protein pancakes with whey protein?
Yes, if you prefer to start from scratch: blitz rolled oats, mix them with an egg and a scoop of whey protein, and add a little milk until the batter is thick. The mix saves weighing each ingredient, because it already has the right proportions.
For the homemade version, see the oat pancakes with almond cream.
Can you make protein pancakes with egg whites?
Yes, as an addition and not instead of the mix. An egg white adds protein, but the batter gets runnier, so use a little less water and watch the pan so the pancakes do not break when you flip them.
Are protein pancakes good for weight loss?
No single food makes you lose weight. What counts is the calories across the whole day, and the topping adds to them: a spoonful of nut butter adds about 100 kcal. One serving of the base has 212 kcal and 19.3 g of protein.
When should you eat protein pancakes?
Whenever it suits you: at breakfast, as an afternoon snack or after training. They also work as a dessert. The protein in one serving, about 19 g, fits as a post-workout meal if you add some fruit.
Do protein pancakes contain gluten?
Yes. The Chocolate protein pancake mix is made with wheat flour and wheat gluten, and it also contains milk and soya. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy to any of them, it is not the right product, whatever toppings you choose.
