Have some ripe bananas? Then you should make these banana protein pancakes. With just 4 simple ingredients, this is the easiest protein pancakes recipe ever!
Pancakes Sunday what?! We now have pancakes for breakfast everyday.
If you like quick and easy recipes, make these easy banana protein pancakes. Seriously, these pancakes come together in under 10 minutes and are so healthy that you can have them whenever you want.
4 ingredient protein pancakes recipe
This is the easiest banana protein pancakes recipe ever. It comes together with just 4 main ingredients that you probably already have.
Here is all you need for the basic banana pancakes recipe:
- Ripe banana
- Egg
- Oat flour (or oats or flour)
- Protein powder
You can substitute oat flour with any flour that comes handy for you. Or use directly rolled oats! To make oatmeal banana protein pancakes, all you have to do is adding all ingredients to a blender before processing until smooth.
Additional ingredients
On the top of the basic recipe, you can bring your protein pancakes to the next level with some additional ingredients. Here are some ideas for you, but feel free to pick and choose whatever comes to your mind. The sky's the limit!
- Ground cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Peanut butter
- Chocolate chips
- Walnut chunks
And if you have the sweet tooth
Whenever I make these easy protein pancakes, I never add any additional sweetener. I find that the ripe banana and protein powder are enough - especially if the protein powder is flavored.
But if you are a sweet person, feel free to add some maple syrup or honey to this recipe. And if after baking you realize that the pancakes aren't sweet enough, serve your protein stack with some maple syrup or honey!
Milk only if necessary
This easy banana protein pancakes recipe uses whey protein powder.
If you are familiar with whey, you probably know that it tends to dissolve pretty easily. That's why this recipe does not require any extra milk.
However, if you are making these banana pancakes with plant based protein powder, you will likely need a couple tablespoons of milk to get a smooth pancake batter. My recommendation is to start with one tablespoon milk and pour in some more while you mix.
How to make banana protein pancakes
Making this 4-ingredient banana protein pancake recipe is so quick and easy. It comes together in under 10 minutes, cooking time included!
Here's how to make these easy protein pancakes.
- In a medium bowl mash one large banana.
- Once the banana is mashed, add in one egg and stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Sift in (oat) flour, protein powder (plus optional baking powder and any additional ingredient you like). Stir banana protein pancakes batter until combined, but do not over-mix.
- Pour one scoop batter into a preheated and greased pan. Cook your banana pancakes over medium heat until bubbles begin to appear on the surface, then flip with a spatula and cook until golden.
Finally, serve your protein pancakes with some sliced banana, maple syrup and peanut butter if you desire. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Calories378
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
8g
13%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
39g
13%
- Protein 37g 74%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
More protein pancakes recipes
If you also think that pancakes are the perfect breakfast, here are some more protein pancakes recipes for you!
- Cottage cheese pancakes (Syrniki)
- Low carb coconut flour pancakes
- Chocolate protein pancakes (low carb)
- Protein spinach chocolate pancakes
Amanda
These turned out really yummy and satisfying!
Matteo
Hey Amanda!
Thank you very much for your feedback and review, this really means a lot to me☺️! And of course, I am incredibly happy that your pancakes turned out as expected.
Have a great Sunday,
Matteo
mat
delicious pancakes just loved them! fluffy and perfectly filling for my breakfast!
always loving these recipes
Matteo
Hey Mat!
Thank you very much once again for your nice comment, you are always so caring and supporting... And I highly appreciate this!
Have a great day,
Matteo
Dominik
Turned out really good and almost just like regular pancakes!
Will definitly make them again!
We also added a few chocolate drops on top
Matteo
Hey Dominik, good morning!
I'm incredibly happy that you liked this pancakes recipe.. And I'm even more grateful that you gave me your feedback.
By the way, good choice with chocolate chips! Chocolate makes everything taste better ahah.
Have a great weekend,
Matteo
Angela
Hi Matteo..
I’ve been looking for a banana pancake recipe that actually incorporates mashed bananas (can’t eat them whole or sliced, yuck!) and found yours. So I gave them a whirl and I was not disappointed. I used chocolate protein powder and smothered them with a little melted chocolate and they were heavenly. These will be made at least 2 or 3 times a week from now on with different powders and toppings. I’m currently sat here thinking half peanut and chocolate powder would be a nice combo. Thanks for the recipe, it’s definitely going to be a staple for me 👍👍
Matteo
Hey dear Angela,
many thanks for your lovely comment! I am so glad to hear you like this pancake recipe and that you've made it many times already! Your feedback has literally made my day, thank you 😉
I wish you all the best for the day and weekend.
Warm regards,
Matteo
maria
Hi, have been looking for a good protein pancake recipe, thanks, can i replace the banana with unsweetened apple sauce? if i can , how much would i use please?
Matteo
Hey dear Maria,
thank you very much for your kind comment. Yes, you can replace banana with unsweetened applesauce, the amount is about 100 grams (1/2 cup) unsweetened applesauce!
Let me know if you need something else 😉
Have a great day,
Matteo