Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes
Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes are a healthy, filling, and delicious breakfast option for anyone looking to start the day with energy and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats or oat flour
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter creamy or chunky
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 –2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup optional, for sweetness
- Coconut oil or butter for cooking
Optional toppings:
- Sliced bananas
- Fresh berries
- Nut butter drizzle
- Maple syrup
- Chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Oat Flour (if needed)
- If using rolled oats, blend 1 cup in a food processor or blender for 30–60 seconds until it forms a fine flour.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, peanut butter, vanilla, and honey/maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. The batter should be slightly thick but pourable.
Step 5: Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with coconut oil or butter.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges look set. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6: Serve
- Stack pancakes on a plate. Add sliced bananas, berries, a drizzle of peanut butter, or a splash of maple syrup. Serve warm.