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Home » Healthy Recipes » Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes

April 2, 2019 by Danielle Green 137 Comments

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Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes are a healthy breakfast with five simple ingredients that taste amazing and leave you feeling satisfied!

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes are a healthy breakfast with 5 simple ingredients that taste amazing and fill you up! Egg whites, protein powder and ripe bananas make up these low-fat and low-carb pancakes, for a complete and wholesome meal under 200 calories.

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes are a healthy breakfast with five simple ingredients that taste amazing and fill you up! Egg whites, protein powder and ripe bananas make up these low-fat and low-carb pancakes, for a complete and wholesome meal under 200 calories.

Protein Pancake Recipe

These Protein Pancakes were dreamt up because of my need to eat a low carb diet. As much as I hate it, I am suppose to be following a low-carb diet as instructed by my doctor. I have PCOS and have been battling infertility the last few years and apparently carbs are the enemy in my situation. 

Despite trying to minimize my carb-intake, I still believe in moderation. There are times where you crave something hearty for breakfast like pancakes, instead of just string cheese or fresh fruit. A stack of normal pancakes would blow my entire day’s worth of carbs out of the water, so I wanted to come up with something equally filling but much healthier.

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes are a healthy breakfast with five simple ingredients that taste amazing and fill you up! Egg whites, protein powder and ripe bananas make up these low-fat and low-carb pancakes, for a complete and wholesome meal under 200 calories.

Banana Protein Pancakes

I have tried versions of banana protein pancakes using protein powder in the past but they tend to be dense and unappealing. One day a light went off in my head…whipped egg whites!

By beating the egg whites alone, like you would for a meringue, it would make the batter much lighter and airier. The process worked wonderfully. They were like eating banana clouds!

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes are a healthy breakfast with five simple ingredients that taste amazing and fill you up! Egg whites, protein powder and ripe bananas make up these low-fat and low-carb pancakes, for a complete and wholesome meal under 200 calories.

Protein Powder Pancakes

Banana Protein Powder Pancakes don’t have the same consistency of a traditional pancake with flour, but they are equally wonderful in their own right! Top them with some honey yogurt and fresh fruit for the ultimate breakfast.

I highly recommend Naturade Whey Protein Booster for a protein powder that doesn’t have any added sugars and therefore only has 1 carb per serving.

Can I freeze Protein Pancakes?

This recipe makes two servings, so if you are flying solo you can toss the leftovers in the freezer, layered between parchment paper in a resealable bag and you will have a great breakfast option for the future! If you are heading to work and need a last minute breakfast, pop a few of the pancakes in the microwave for a minute and you have an easy and healthy breakfast. 

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes are a healthy breakfast with five simple ingredients that taste amazing and fill you up! Egg whites, protein powder and ripe bananas make up these low-fat and low-carb pancakes, for a complete and wholesome meal under 200 calories.

Are pancakes a good source of protein?

Regular pancakes have minimal protein and are loaded with carbs. Protein Pancakes on the other hand have tons of protein and minimal carbs. This particular recipe for protein pancakes has a whopping 22g of protein per serving. That is a great way to start the day and fill you up!

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes stack with fruit

Protein Pancakes

In the beginning I did great with high hopes that loosing weight and following the low-carb diet would be the answer along with medications. I lost around 35lb eating healthy meals like these protein pancakes and got myself into a healthier weight range, required by my specialist to start treatment.

Although I have my struggles from time to time, lately I have been trying my hardest to reduce my carb intake. It is insane how carbs seem to be hiding in EVERYTHING! From tomato sauce to fruit to granola bars, all the places I would expect them and some I wouldn’t. Sadly, I seem to love all things loaded with carbs. Then again, who doesn’t?!

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes on plate

Are protein pancakes good for weight loss?

If you are making clean protein pancakes with healthy toppings like fruit and yogurt, they are great for weight loss. Any high protein, low-carb recipes will be! Just be sure to avoid the pitfalls of sugar-free syrup. While it may look all fine and dandy on the nutrition label, its full of nasty artificial sweeteners that are actually counter productive for weight loss. 

Low-carb breakfast recipes

Check out more great more low-carb breakfast recipes below. They are packed with protein and full of delicious flavors! Whether you want something quick and easy on-the-go or are looking for a great breakfast bake to serve to guests, we have got you covered. 

  • Light & Spicy Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burritos
  • Roasted Poblano & Chorizo Egg Casserole
  • Goat Cheese & Pesto Veggie Scramble
  • Easy Microwave Scrambled Egg Cup Recipes
  • Light Mexican Breakfast Casserole
  • Turkey Bacon Breakfast Quesadilla
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Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes are a healthy breakfast with five simple ingredients that taste amazing and leave you feeling satisfied!

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes

Yield: 8 pancakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Light & Fluffy Banana Protein Pancakes are a healthy breakfast with five simple ingredients that taste amazing and fill you up! Egg whites, protein powder and ripe bananas make up these low-fat and low-carb pancakes, for a complete and wholesome meal under 200 calories.

Ingredients

  • 40 g vanilla protein powder
  • 1 large very ripe banana
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. In two clean bowls, separate the eggs carefully so none of the yolk gets into the egg whites.
  2. Beat the egg whites on high for 2 minutes until they form soft peaks. (It is important that your bowl or beaters don't have any oil, fat or yolks on them, or the egg whites won't form peaks. Soft peaks are defined as barely holding their shape. The peaks flop over immediately when the beaters are lifted.)
  3. Add the egg yolks along with the remaining ingredients to a medium bowl and beat until smooth.
  4. Gently fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the banana mixture until roughly combined. Fold half of the remaining eggs whites into the mixture and finally the last portion until everything is well combined.
  5. Heat a skillet over low heat. Scoop 1/4 c. of the mixture onto the skillet and cook for 60-90 seconds on each side.
  6. Serve immediately.
  7. OPTIONAL: Top with fresh fruit and/or 1/3 c. plain non-fat Greek yogurt mixed with 1 Tbsp. honey.

Notes

Banana Protein Pancakes don’t have the same consistency of a traditional pancake with flour, but they are equally wonderful in their own right!

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 4 pancakes
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 203Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 455mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 23g

Provided nutrition data is only an estimate. If you are tracking these nutrients for medical purposes, please consult an outside, trusted source.

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Comments

  1. Rashie says

    June 16, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Hi Danielle, first I’m sorry you are struggling with infertility and I hope your desire to have a child is fulfilled very soon (If you haven’t conceived already).
    Thank you for sharing this recipe. While bananas are usually forbidden for me, these pancakes looked too yummy to deny myself this rare treat. There are times when I buy too many bananas for my kids so when they go brown I throw them in an airtight bag and toss them in the freezer to use for bread or muffins later. I usually roast them in the peel before mashing them to bring out more of that delicious banananess (if that isn’t a word, it needs be). I’ve decided to use a roasted banana and sub the vanilla protein powder with cinnamon roll flavored whey protein for your recipe this morning…fingers crossed that I don’t muss it up!

    Thanks again,

    Rashie

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      June 16, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks for the kind words Rashie! I hope you love them.

      Reply
  2. Tracie says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    Can these be refrigerated and popped into the microwave throughout the week?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      July 12, 2016 at 8:01 am

      I haven’t tried this myself yet, but if you give it a try, I would love to know how they turn out! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lory says

        January 13, 2019 at 2:53 am

        5 stars
        I do it a least 3/4 times a week. I added 1/2 scoops of oats to have more fiber.
        And instead of doing step by step, I mix everything on my nutribullet in 1 min, save time for a quick breakfast.

        Reply
        • Clare Dicker says

          April 9, 2020 at 6:57 am

          I need to try this – I literally ate it raw today and set fire to my kitchen …. think it was too gloopy

          Reply
          • Aisha says

            December 7, 2020 at 11:28 pm

            Hi. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a newbie to cooking but mine don’t seem to be cooking properly. I used all the right ingredients and measurements too.

        • Wendy says

          April 24, 2020 at 11:44 pm

          So many people in the comments are not reading the post and criticising the recipe. Well Danielle, I just wanted to say I just made these pancakes and they turned out AMAZING! You did a great job with the recipe and it tasted so good, I ate the whole thing by myself ?. I used Bulk Nutrients Protein Matrix+ and added about a tbsp of almond milk for the eggyolk mix to mix together properly. Thanks again!

          Reply
      • Tracie says

        November 28, 2019 at 8:02 pm

        I got food poisoning, a severe case of diarrhea, and it gave me the plague. Thanks a lot Danielle.

        Reply
        • Danielle Green says

          December 3, 2019 at 12:13 pm

          Thanks for the good laugh Tracie! 😉

          Reply
      • Kelly says

        April 4, 2020 at 8:23 pm

        We made these and I had them on a super low heat but found the outside was burning before inside was cooked?
        When you say they have a different texture, is that super soft and squishy still? I still ate them but am concerned about the eggs not cooking properly?

        Reply
        • Danielle Green says

          April 6, 2020 at 9:01 pm

          No, they shouldn’t be soggy. My guess is that you used a thicker protein powder and therefore need to add a little extra liquid to spread it out more.

          Reply
        • Bethany says

          November 26, 2020 at 11:20 pm

          I find if this happens making protein pancakes: i cook them and flip, then turn off the burner, and place tinfoil on top of the pan for a few minutes….. this gets the inside done without burning.

          Reply
  3. Laurel says

    August 18, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    I whipped up a batch for myself, then made a batch (substituting the protein powder for baby rice cereal) for my baby who has gluten issues. We both loved them, and I froze most of the baby batch of pancakes and have been reheating them in the microwave. She is still devouring them after being frozen and heated up again. Thanks for such a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      August 19, 2016 at 8:31 am

      That makes me so happy to hear it worked for both you and your baby!

      Reply
  4. Kasthur Narayanswami says

    October 19, 2016 at 5:12 am

    These are the best protein pancakes I’ve had, hands down! Thanks so much for sharing!! Only thing I found was I needed to add a little water to thin out the protein/banana/egg yolk mix (but that’s probably because my protein is like cement). Kas Xx

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      October 19, 2016 at 9:53 am

      I’m so happy to hear you loved them! I’m glad you were able to adjust them to your particular protein powder to make them work for you. Thanks for stopping back to share!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        February 11, 2018 at 4:42 am

        I added my banana to my magic bullet with some unsweetened almond milk for more “liquid”. They came out wonderfully and my 9 year old daughter gobbled them up! We don’t like overly sweet things so I also used one scoop vanilla protien and one unflavoured for a less powerful vanilla taste.

        Reply
        • Sarah says

          February 11, 2018 at 4:43 am

          ohhh and we topped with dark chocolate shavings and banana slices!

          Reply
          • Danielle Green says

            February 16, 2018 at 7:37 am

            Yum!!!

  5. Emily says

    January 12, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Winner!!! Thank you for givIng me something edible and fast for breakfast ❤️ They turn out kind of gooey in the middle, is that normal? And I am adding a few semi sweet choc chips on top instead of syrup.

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      January 12, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      I’m happy to hear you like them! Mine didn’t turn out goey at all in the middle. My guess is you might have a thicker protein powder and need to add a little bit more liquid to compensate for it.

      Reply
  6. Candice Gomez says

    February 26, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Loved them! Finally some protein pancakes that are light & fluffy!! Only thing I added were some chopped walnuts……yum!!! Thank you!!! Best wishes & positive vibes on your fertility. ?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      February 27, 2017 at 9:36 am

      Thanks so much Candice!

      Reply
  7. Katelyn says

    March 4, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    These sound great. Can I use Chocolate Shakeology instead of the protein powder?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      March 4, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      You could try, but I’m not certain how the flavor would be. I’m personally not a fan of the artificial sweetener flavor in Shakeology, so it wouldn’t work for me.

      Reply
      • Maria says

        June 12, 2020 at 2:34 am

        Oh my days !!! Thanks for sharing , they’re so amazing. Fancied some pancakes só saw this recipe last night, was supper excited to try it this morning. Everything went well and despite slightly burnt they tasted amazing !!!
        I used my vegan peanut butter protein and topped it with strawberries and agave syrup !!! PERFECT COMBINATION. Thank you again 🙂 it’s already in my recipe book

        Reply
    • Sue says

      March 23, 2017 at 9:53 am

      Yes, you can use Shakeology. (And the sweetener is NOT artificial) Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Lucy H. says

    April 25, 2017 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Hey, this recipe looks great! I am currently moving on from vegetarianism, to try and adopt a healthier vegan lifestyle. I was just wondering if you know of anything i could use with this recipe, to substitute the eggs? Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks a bunch! All the Best Xx

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      April 25, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      With this particular recipe, I don’t think there would be a good substitute for eggs. The whipped egg whites are what make them light and fluffy and I am unaware of a substitute that would do the same for them. Sorry I couldn’t be more help, but best of luck with your transition to vegan!

      Reply
      • Laura Goetz says

        April 4, 2020 at 9:20 am

        For vegan instead try Aquafaba!(chickpea juice)You have to whip it for 30 minutes but it foams and does a great job

        Reply
        • Danielle Green says

          April 6, 2020 at 9:01 pm

          Love this suggestion, thanks!

          Reply
    • Meredith says

      January 18, 2018 at 8:02 am

      Try using the liquid from a can of garbanzo beans. 3 Tablespoons for every egg.

      Reply
    • Patti says

      October 23, 2018 at 10:11 am

      I made these with blended silken tofu and Vega protein. They turned out great!

      Reply
  9. Jack says

    May 28, 2017 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    These were great!!!

    I’ve tried making protein pancakes before but they never came out this good. Looks like I found my recipe!

    I also added a handful of frozen blueberries and 1/4 tsp vanilla

    Reply
  10. Julia Irwin says

    June 1, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Hi! I made these today and used a french vanilla protein powder that I had on hand (20gm protein per scoop). They were good and I will make them again. I have been getting into counting my macros recently and I’m confused about the nutritional facts that are listed…it states this makes 8 pancakes (it did) and a serving is 4 pancakes…how is there only 8 grams of protein per serving if using 2 scoops of protein powder, and there are also 2 eggs in this? I clicked on the link for the protein powder in the recipe and it looks like 16gm protein per scoop but this still did not make sense to me if using 2 scoops plus eggs. Are the nutritional facts accurate?

    Thanks,
    Julia

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      June 5, 2017 at 10:36 am

      Hi Julia, thanks for that catch. I went back and cross referenced everything from the nutritional app I pulled this from. It looks like I made a typo in the protein section. There is in fact 22 grams of protein per serving. Sorry about that mistake, but thanks so much for pointing it out!

      Danielle

      Reply
    • Emily says

      June 18, 2020 at 3:21 am

      I randomly found this recipe and decided to give it a try because I’m on a healthy diet. Let’s say it turned out disastrous. I had none of those thin metal spatulas so I was trying to improvise with a thick rubber spatula, a wooden spatula (slightly thick), a metal spoon etc. Nothing was working. The result was a hot mess. However, this is probably my fault because that was the first time I made pancakes and nothing I used could flip it properly. The batter itself? It was delicious! I was only able to make 6 ‘pancakes’ if you could call it that and the kitchen smells great! But it was just t out al chaos trying to flip -_-

      Reply
      • Jerica says

        October 31, 2020 at 4:11 pm

        I made these with a plant based peanut butter protein powder and they turned out great!! Thank you

        Reply
  11. Monica G says

    June 3, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Hi there,
    I gave these a try with Isoflex protein and they wouldn’t cook around the edges ? Just all raw batter :/ any suggestions ?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      June 5, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Unfortunately I am not familiar with that protein so I can’t help troubleshoot much. I do know that different proteins definitely have different consistencies though, so it might be worth giving it a try with the Naturade protein.

      Reply
  12. Jennifer Sanchez says

    September 24, 2017 at 6:58 am

    I tried powdered bone broth protein in place of the protein powder. Do not try it! Could not even flip the pancakes. Not rating yet since I didn’t follow the recipe!

    Reply
  13. Denise says

    November 6, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe on a whim because I had everything by chance and it turned out better than expected! The pancakes were fluffy and had the right amount of cinnamon. I used chocolate whey protein by ON and instead of syrup, I used peanut butter. It went well!

    Reply
  14. D Stewart says

    November 12, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    Why do the eggs whites and yolks need to be separated. Admittedly, I’m a novice in the kitchen but this seems cumbersome. How much of a difference will it make it everything is combined quickly?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      November 12, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      This makes a huge difference. By whipping the egg whites, it adds a light fluffiness to the pancakes instead of the normally heavy and dense protein pancakes.

      Reply
  15. Michael says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    Hi, I would just like to know how much calories would 100 grams of these pancakes be?

    Reply
  16. Michael says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Hi, how much calories would 100gram of these pancakes have??

    Reply
  17. Mikolaj m says

    December 18, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    How much calories would 100grams of these pancakes have?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      December 19, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      Sorry, I don’t figure the nutrition that way. You can see the nutrition info for 4 pancakes at the bottom of the recipe though.

      Reply
  18. Renate says

    January 6, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    These pancakes are sooo Good! Thanks for the great Recipe!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      January 6, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      Happy to hear you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  19. Flora says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:22 am

    1 star
    I’m sorry but this recipe creates air-cakes with no substance! You need some kind of flour in there to give them more bite.

    Reply
  20. Mika says

    February 4, 2018 at 10:28 am

    Warning: don’t beat the egg whites by hand if it’s the day or two after a hardcore arm day. ☺️ Seriously though, these were perfect. I used Teraswhey, organic bourbon vanilla. They are amazing! Even my boyfriend commented on them. Well done!!!

    Reply
    • Shanta says

      June 28, 2019 at 7:19 pm

      Ummm so I just made these and followed your recipe exactly. The only addition was one tsp of peanut butter. Lady you are a food genius!!! I’m currently about to post my pic of my pancakes on Facebook. My picky husband destroyed them….and so did I.

      P.S. you may not get this post but I to struggle with infertility. My husband and I had one failed IVF cycle. Since then God has healed my heart and removed my pain. We will be adopting next year. Best of luck to you. When you do have a kid…they will have the best chef Momma ever.
      Love…Shanta

      Reply
  21. Natalie says

    February 18, 2018 at 9:24 am

    I’ve tried the recip this morning and the batter looked really good. They looked beautiful after I flipped them and I thought they would be perfect. But they didn’t really cook and tasted really foamy and spongy almost like mousse? They were still wet no matter how long I left them on the stove and you couldn’t eat them because it just didn’t have the consistency of a pancake 🙁 really disappointed

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      February 18, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      Hey Natalie, in the post I mentioned that they aren’t going to have the consistency of regular pancakes. You will need a recipe with flour to get that consistency. Sorry to hear you were disappointed.

      Reply
  22. Elisa says

    March 11, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    I just tried this, and it was a complete fail. ? I doubled the ingredients because I was making this for 4 people, but I followed the instructions line by line. When the first pancake didn’t raise, I tried adding more baking powder to the rest of the batch. The second pancake raised a bit but was still too gummy and gooey and not fluffy at all! I’m thinking it must of have been the protein powder. I used whey protein powder, chocolate flavor, instead of the one on the ingredients list (because that was the only kind I had available at the moment). It was a complete disappointment.
    I will try again with the right kind of protein and see how it goes. If I can’t get it together, then I guess I’m destined to eat box pancake for the rest of my life ?lol

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      March 12, 2018 at 6:41 pm

      Sorry to hear it was a flop. I’m guessing you are right and it was the protein powder. They all have such different consistencies.

      Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    April 10, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Hi! These seem amazing, I’m looking forward to trying them. Has anyone weighed the banana they used? I’d like to half the recipe and I don’t want to mess it up.

    Reply
  24. B says

    May 12, 2018 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    I used a plant based protein powder and they were disgusting.
    Whey protein is more creamy, almost all plant based (pea, soy, etc,) proteins have a more gritty texture that works well in smoothies.. And evidently works terribly in baking.

    You must use whey for these not to taste like gritty slop. Recipe should specify.

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      May 20, 2018 at 10:27 am

      The recipe includes a link to the specific protein powder I used. Every powder is different so there is always a risk when you swap out an ingredient.

      Reply
      • Daz says

        October 14, 2018 at 10:09 pm

        5 stars
        I made these using a plant based (pea) protein and they were so light, fluffy and delicious! And conveniently my protein was also bananas and cream flavoured which helped. I agree that some plant proteins are gritty, but not all are. Try being appreciative that someone is sharing a great recipe and not rude next time, hey?

        Reply
  25. Laura says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    These were delicious. I used egg white vanilla protein powder and I topped with homemade peanut butter and blueberries. Mine were a little dense, probably because my stand mixer but the dust and I tried whipping the eggs by hand. Gave the satisfaction of a high carb snack without the guilt, and with peanut butter, each pancake (5 total) had around 15 grams of protein. A+

    Reply
  26. Tania says

    June 7, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Do you have to use salt?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      June 10, 2018 at 11:02 am

      You never HAVE to use salt, but it brings out the flavors in any recipe.

      Reply
  27. Ewan MacLean says

    July 8, 2018 at 10:12 am

    Will a griddle pan work fine too?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      July 10, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  28. megan says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:45 am

    How did you get 5 grams of fat? 2 eggs are more than 5 grams of fat. Are you sure the marcos are correct?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      July 31, 2018 at 8:59 am

      The 5 grams is for one serving, so there is 20 grams total in the whole recipe.

      Reply
  29. Megan says

    August 28, 2018 at 12:58 am

    5 stars
    I made these this morning and they were great! I only did a 1/2 recipe and added 20g almond flour to add some body as well as some almond milk and they turned out beautifully! Much yummier than some of the other pancakes I’ve tried!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      August 28, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. I might have to try your twist with almond flour for a more pancake like bite!

      Reply
    • Danielle H says

      June 18, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      What do u mean my 1/2 recipe. Did u do half the protein and substitute the rest with 20g almond flower? Or did u do everything half? Also do u know about how much almond milk u added. I have made them like they are and they are still ok but I want a more pancake consistency and adding the milk and the flower will seem like it would work.

      Reply
  30. Paula says

    September 10, 2018 at 3:40 am

    Best protein pancakes I’ve ever eaten! Like you I have PCOS so I am trying to increase protein and reduce carbs, and this recipe is definitely helping, I do intermittent fasting, so I eat the whole damn lot ?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      September 10, 2018 at 9:32 am

      Happy to hear you enjoyed them! PCOS sucks, but it’s nice when you can find a good low-carb recipe to enjoy.

      Reply
      • Chris says

        July 21, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        Super delish! I actually cookies and cream protein powder because it’s what I had on deck……drinched them in honey and o boy! Thanks For this really really great recipe!

        Reply
  31. Astrid says

    September 10, 2018 at 10:51 am

    I used a plant based protein powder and the consistency was perfect! I don’t even like regular pancakes; these were amazing 🙂

    Reply
  32. Michele Seif says

    February 1, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve be tried just about every protein pancake recipe there is and this is by far the best. Light. Fluffy. So good!! I used vanilla shakeology and added a tablespoon of chia seed. Heaven! Thank you!

    Reply
  33. Sabrina says

    February 9, 2019 at 5:01 am

    4 stars
    Just made these using chocolate protein powder and topped wth some maple & pecan peanut butter…Very yummy! Thank you.
    Tips:
    pancakes made better after letting the batter rest for a few minutes.
    Make sure pan doesn’t get too hot.

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  34. Liam McMillen says

    February 11, 2019 at 6:40 am

    Make these every week. Love them. Thanks. Loam

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  35. Annalee says

    March 15, 2019 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    Hands down the best protein pancake recipe I’ve tried.
    They’re a little eggy, but that’s just the texture and mine weren’t so fluffy, but they taste SO GOOD! I used chocolate protein powder.
    Thanks so much for an excellent recipe!

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  36. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    April 4, 2019 at 9:55 am

    Yum! I could eat pancakes every single day!

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  37. Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says

    April 4, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    Duh….egg whites! Why haven’t I thought of this? Looking forward to trying these soon.

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  38. Melissa Howell says

    April 4, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    I love that this uses protein powder! I totally have to try these!

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  39. Toni says

    April 5, 2019 at 1:45 am

    Such an amazing pancake! I’d happily eat this for breakfast any day of the week!

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  40. Julie Evink says

    April 5, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t believe how light and fluffy these pancakes were for being protein pancakes! YUM!

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  41. Coleen Koehl says

    April 5, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    I was hesitant to try these due to the protein powder factor but they were so delicious!

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  42. Malinda Linnebur says

    April 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    I use Naked Whey protein powder when making pancakes and waffles so I can’t wait to give yours a try! Thanks for sharing!

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  43. Lydia says

    July 13, 2019 at 8:39 am

    Wow. Best protein pancakes I have ever made! Thank you for this recipe! I was curious as to if the 22 g or protein per serving was for 2 pancakes? Since if each one had 22g, there would be 176 some grams of protein powder used. Thanks!

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    • Danielle Green says

      July 18, 2019 at 8:57 am

      Sorry I just converted this recipe to a new recipe card and the nutrition got a little wonky. I updated it to show that one serving is 4 pancakes (2 servings total) and there are 16 g of protein in a serving.

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      • Colleen Holland says

        October 25, 2020 at 9:20 am

        These pancakes are amazing! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  44. Genine says

    October 13, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    These are amazing! Best protein pancake recipe! Thanks for sharing

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  45. Madeleine says

    December 15, 2019 at 5:24 am

    I tried cooking these according to the directions; on low heat for 60-90 seconds; but they were still as loose as in the bowl and it was impossible to flip them. I tried waiting longer, I tried turning up the heat, but no difference. It is impossible to get these looking like your image

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  46. Kayla says

    February 16, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Ughh. What did I do wrong? Mine came out raw throughout and would not Cook no matter how long I left them on?

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    • Danielle Green says

      February 17, 2020 at 11:30 am

      Were they very thick? Depending on the protein powder you use, the batter can get very thick. If this happens, try and thin it out a little with some milk. It’s also helpful to spread the batter out on the skillet so it isn’t too thick.

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  47. Protein says

    February 20, 2020 at 4:01 am

    Thanks for the recipe. Just wondering, why is the protein value so low given that you use 40g protein powder and 2 eggs? My whey protein powder is 84% protein so from 40g I’d be looking at hopefully at least 30g of protein or does it just vanish when you cook it?

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    • Danielle Green says

      February 20, 2020 at 10:07 am

      In that case, your pancakes would have a lot more protein. The protein powder that I tested this recipe with and link to, has 16g protein in two scoops, so this is the amount of protein using that powder.

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      • andy says

        March 18, 2020 at 1:03 pm

        calculate the ingredience using your powder and divide by amount of cakes

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  48. Michelle says

    March 11, 2020 at 2:19 am

    These are wonderful! I beat the egg whites by hand and the pancakes still turned out fluffy and so tasty! Great idea!

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  49. andy says

    March 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    did these today and was quite surprised. i thought the batter was a bit thick before egg whites were added so i gave it a splash of silk almond milk , folded in white and the first batch was great (2) cakes . then my skilett got to hot and almost
    burned second batch (2). so let skillet cool a bit and cooked last 4 and again perfect .
    added a bit more cinnimon and vanilla instead of almond milk on second go around and perfect again. think the vanilla
    splash loosened up the batter a bit . my go to for pancakes thanks,..
    ps. i used raw fusion plant protein with out a problem

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  50. Sara says

    April 5, 2020 at 7:41 am

    Just made this recipe and ended up throwing it all out! It says in the description that the pancakes come out the same texture as a regular pancake! They come out completely different and are more of an oooey gooey mess. Such a waste of ingredients!

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    • Danielle Green says

      April 6, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      No, we specifically said that they aren’t the same texture as regular pancakes. “Banana Protein Pancakes don’t have the same consistency of a traditional pancake with flour, but they are equally wonderful in their own right!”

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  51. Rebecca Cressell says

    April 17, 2020 at 12:51 am

    This was delicious! I added 2T coconut flour (which adds 5g fiber, which I’m always eager to add and it helps the texture a little) and used 5 egg whites instead of the two whole eggs divided. Thank you for the idea of the egg whites beaten. It was really, really good. They were slightly tricky to cook; I had a little trouble with flipping them and keeping them intact. Thank you for this recipe!

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    • Sherry says

      April 23, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      I’ve learnt a neat trick to cook these. When you put your batter in the pan, add drops of water around the pancakes and cover them with a lid. Once the bottom is cooked, the pancake lifts off itself, making it easier to flip. AND REMEMBER! Cook on low heat, it will cook them through without burning the outside.

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  52. Stevie says

    April 20, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    Made these with my daughter during quarantine and they were a hit! I did everything as described in the recipe. I used Ice Cream Protein Powder from 1st Phorm and they were PERFECT! I will be making these regularly. I even topped some of mine with a dollop of avocado…I know, I’m crazy, but it was soo good and creamy!

    I did read this somewhere: A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that potassium, a mineral prevalent in both avocados and bananas, may prevent and help treat heart disease.

    TRY IT GUYS!

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  53. Sherry says

    April 23, 2020 at 11:42 pm

    I am someone who is quite new to substituting healthier recipes for some of the calorie/carb-filled ones I used to make. These pancakes are honestly the holy grail of healthy pancake options! I recently made Japanese Souffle Pancakes and those yielded at about 1000+ calories for three whereas these are 4X less the calories and taste so similar! I top them off with some greek yogurt, berries, bananas and even some calorie free pancake syrup! Thank you for this recipe Danielle, on the look out for some more amazing and healthy recipes!

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    • Danielle Green says

      April 26, 2020 at 12:02 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe so much Sherry!

      Reply
  54. Anna says

    April 25, 2020 at 3:57 am

    This has been the best tip for protein pancakes I’ve ever tried. I had to adjust the amounts to work with my meal plan. 2 eggs, 1 banana, 18g protein powder (used musclesport strawberry creme) my god they are amazing, no rubbery texture, my partner reckons they’re better than normal pancakes. I can’t believe I never thought about whisking egg whites, I do this for omelettes. Thank you!!

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  55. Emil says

    April 26, 2020 at 5:56 am

    Hey! Thanks for the recipe. I used Dymatize ISO 100 and they turned out perfect. and a looot fluffier than i was expecting.
    Added some blueberries to half the batter and those were quite nuce as well.

    Thanks again and i think this will be my go to way to make pancakes from now on ?

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  56. Sonali P says

    May 7, 2020 at 5:32 am

    I have tried making these but they don’t seem to be working? They are too fluffy to cook and the middle is staying as a foamy liquid whilst the outsides are burning. I’m unsure how to make it work ?

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    • Danielle Green says

      May 12, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      Try and adjust the batter to a normal pancake consistency with a little extra water if you aren’t using the recommended protein powder. Also, don’t cook on too high of heat, that is the best way to burn the outside with the insides being undercooked.

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  57. Lauren Triplett says

    May 9, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    I made today with chocolate whey protein powder.
    Layered 3 pancakes with high protein plain yogurt and strawberries and it’s delicious and pretty. Thank you! Will be making regularly.

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  58. Emilie says

    May 18, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    This became my almost-every day breakfast! I tried with banana, strawberry or even apple mousse! Everything is great! Thanks for this recipe !!

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  59. Emily says

    June 18, 2020 at 3:23 am

    Oh I forgot to say the batter is very thick so I had to add some almond milk tot eh mixture.

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  60. Joy says

    June 26, 2020 at 9:02 am

    I’m sorry, is there really 204 grams of trans fat in this?? is that a typo

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    • Danielle Green says

      June 30, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      That was a mistake in the nutrition calculator. There is no trans fat. I have updated it to ore accurately reflect the nutrition.

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  61. Tahlia says

    June 26, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    I just made these I absolutely LOVED them they turned out perfect! My partner who is reluctant to try anything remotely healthy (lol!) LOVED these too! I’ll definitely be passing this on! Xxx

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  62. Nicole says

    July 11, 2020 at 9:49 am

    Can you leave out the egg yolks and just use the whites and keep the rest of the measurements the same?

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    • Danielle Green says

      July 14, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      You can, but the texture will be different. They are already pretty light the way they are and taking away the egg yolks will make them even lighter. I’d add an extra egg white though.

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  63. Monika says

    July 13, 2020 at 11:05 am

    Absolutely delicious. Added fresh strawberies with basil on top of greek yogurt and it was like cherry on the cake. Thank you Danielle for sharing. 🙂

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  64. Amisha says

    July 19, 2020 at 6:35 am

    I made these with Gold Whey Chocolate protein powder and halved the entire recipe in case it went wrong! Turned out perfect, no need to add any liquid and were thoroughly cooked. I added bacon and zero calorie syrup…… my new weekend ‘go to’ brekkie, thank you!

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  65. Dean says

    September 11, 2020 at 11:45 am

    Amazing best protein powder pancakes ever!

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  66. Martin says

    October 31, 2020 at 2:25 am

    I’ve been trying various protein pancake recipes over the past few months and most turn out like dried out leather. It occurred to me last week that separating the eggs would probably help then I found your recipe and it worked like a charm. Very tasty, almost like a soufflé omelette, very moist and satisfying. Thanks for sharing.

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  67. Megan O'Neal says

    November 9, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    can the batter be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge? or is it better to cook all at once and save for later?

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    • Danielle Green says

      November 10, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Better to cook at once and save for later or the egg whites will start to fall and you will be left with typical dense banana pancakes.

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  68. Sonja says

    November 21, 2020 at 9:20 am

    Prepped a bunch with Liquid Muscle brand egg whites(Piña Colada flavour) and ON’s French Vanilla Whey. Boosted the fiber by adding 1/3 cup crushed bran buds cereal per indicated recipe perportions(11g fiber by the way). Will be popping these in my toaster before my early morning lifting sesh! Yummers 😊 Hurray for Danielle!

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    • Danielle Green says

      November 23, 2020 at 9:58 am

      So glad enjoyed them and thanks for sharing your take on them Sonja!

      Reply
  69. Victoria J Wolfe says

    December 5, 2020 at 9:54 am

    I have been struggling since being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and these protein pancakes make me feel a little more human again. I cut the amount of banana by half to lessen my glycemic impact, but even still they were absolutely delicious and not far off from a real pancake’s texture! Even my husband and son ate them without any complaints! Thank you for this recipe! 🙏🏼

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  70. Aisha says

    December 7, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    I was so confused. For a second I kept wondering how does each pancake have 22 G protein but you mean 1 serving which is 4 pancakes and the yield is 2 servings so 8 pancakes omg . Btw I used light butter to grease the pan but I know that’s not healthy even if it’s light and do you recommend something else to use?

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    • Danielle Green says

      December 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      A touch of coconut oil would work great, but a good non-stick pan won’t need any grease.

      Reply
  71. Yulia says

    December 26, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Hi everyone,

    If your pancakes are too gooey inside and stick to the skillet as mine did — bake them in the oven! I used a different brand of whey protein powder, Pure Protein vanilla.

    Yulia

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  72. Lisa Ann says

    December 29, 2020 at 8:35 am

    I absolutely LOVE pancakes so I was excited to try these. They have a wonderful flavor and the texture isn’t awful considering what we’re working with here! After the first batch I decided to put a lid on my skillet and it helped tighten things up a bit and made them easier to flip. I will definitely make these again and again! Especially considering that I have five or six bananas on the counter and their days are numbered!

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  73. Jennifer says

    January 6, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    Just made these! They were coming out burnt at first so I red the comments and added a tiny drop of milk which solved the problem. I topped them with manuka honey, They were really delicious (even the burnt ones) and light! Thanks for a great recipe

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  74. Leah says

    January 9, 2021 at 5:34 am

    This recipe was easy to follow. I waited all week for my banana to ripen nicely and I even had to buy electric beaters for the egg whites. I was excited to try this recipe. Unfortunately my pancakes didn’t work out. I used tasteless protein powder (collagen instead of whey). So this must be why they didn’t cook well. I will try again, but with whey protein. I feel like the mixture was too fluffy.

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  75. Marie says

    January 12, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    The recipe calls for 40g of Vanilla Protein powder. Does it make a difference of the Protein powder I use?
    And, how many cups of the 40g I have to pour in the pancake mixture.
    Also, why do you separate the eggs?
    I had planned to make these pancakes but I didn’t know how much protein powder to use. I don’t know what 40g equals in cups.
    Well, have a great day?

    Sincerely,
    Marie

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    • Danielle Green says

      January 26, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      Your protein powder will tell you on the nutrition label how many grams are in the included scoop. For the powder I use, it is 2 scoops.

      As for using other protein powders, just keep in mind that some of them have lots of added carbs and other ingredients that can alter the taste and texture. I’ve seen some reviews that people use their protein powder and the mixture ends up like a cement mix, so they just have to thin it with some liquid.

      As for separating the eggs, that is what makes them light and fluffy. You don’t have to separate the eggs, but they will be much denser.

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