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The Best Protein Pancakes

October 8, 2013 9 Comments

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These are the BEST protein pancakes! They’re made with eggs, bananas, and rolled oats, and will keep you going until lunchtime.

I am a MAJOR breakfast advocate. If you’re my friend and you’ve told me that you tend to skip breakfast, I have most likely given you a “YOU NEED TO EAT BREAKFAST” speech. They’re not kidding when they say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, people. If you eat a healthy breakfast, you are more likely to start your day on a healthy track and less likely to binge on unhealthy junk for lunch and dinner. It’s science. It’s proven. Believe me.

People often ask me what I often eat for breakfast. The answer is: it changes. But whatever it is, I always make sure it has a big dose of protein and fiber / whole grains to get me going. My weekday morning routine is quite hectic – I like to get to the gym by 5:30AM so that I can be out the door for work by no later than 7:30AM. So weekday breakfasts are most often  protein smoothies because I can drink them in the car on the way to work:

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If I have more time in the morning (i.e. the weekends) my go-to breakfast is making these protein pancakes. You may have seen various protein pancake recipes floating around the internet. Most often protein powder is in the mix, but the protein in these pancakes comes from eggs, egg whites, and rolled oats.

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I love these pancakes so much that on the weekends I typically jump right out of bed just so I can make them immediately. I eat mine with almond butter on top for an added dose of protein and healthy fats.

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As someone who must eat every 3 hours, I PROMISE you that these will keep you full for even longer than that.

I also love them so much that on certain weeknights when I don’t have time to make a “real” dinner, I have breakfast for dinner and make these instead.

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The BEST Protein Pancakes
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

These Protein Pancakes are so good, I eat them nearly every morning for breakfast. Serve them with almond butter for a delicious, well-rounded breakfast.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Almond Butter, Bananas, Eggs, oats
Servings: 1
Author: Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)
Ingredients
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 egg whites*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a few good shakes of cinnamon (about 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats (I don't recommend quick cooking or steel-cut oats)
  • 1/2 banana sliced into 1/8" slices
  • 1-2 Tablespoons almond butter, for serving
  • Cooking spray
Instructions
  1. Preheat a large non-stick skillet to MEDIUM-LOW heat. Spray with cooking spray.

  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the egg, egg whites, vanilla and cinnamon. Add the oats and banana slices and stir well to combine. The batter's consistency won’t look like it will form into pancakes, but I promise it will!

  3. Pour the batter onto the skillet to form two separate pancakes. Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes on one side and then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and serve with almond butter (I love this one).

Notes

*Alternatively you can use two whole eggs.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten-Free Tagged With: almond butter, Bananas, Eggs, Oats, Protein

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Comments

  1. Catherine

    October 8, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    Yum! I love protein pancakes!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      October 9, 2013 at 9:07 am

      If you try this recipe, let me know how you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mike K.

    October 11, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    My girlfriend makes a similar version of these protein pancakes. They’re a good way to start the day and keeps you full well into lunch.

    Reply
  3. Kelsey

    October 17, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Rachel – these pancakes are amazing! So easy to make but so delicious and filling as well. They are definitely a new addition to my weekend breakfast rotation.

    Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      October 18, 2013 at 8:58 am

      I am so happy you loved them, Kels! You will find yourself craving them now!

      Reply
  4. Natalie

    October 22, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    ADDICTED!!! SO good!! Have made these an embarrassing number of times since you posted..

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      October 23, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      Natalie, I am so glad you love these! Don’t feel embarrassed – I eat these almost every day!

      Reply

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