{"id":164,"date":"2020-04-17T04:03:44","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T04:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/?p=164"},"modified":"2021-04-25T20:43:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T20:43:50","slug":"banana-protein-pancakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/banana-protein-pancakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Banana Protein Pancakes (3 Variations)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have to admit, I\u2019d choose a crispy waffle over a pancake any day, but sometimes you need variation in your breakfast routine. And sometimes you don\u2019t have room to store a waffle iron in your very packed kitchen cabinets. That\u2019s where these banana protein pancakes come in! They\u2019re quick to make and if your morning staples include bananas and oats like me (peep my fav banana oatmeal breakfast cookies<\/a> and protein banana pancakes<\/a>), you have to add these to your rotation.
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They can be made with 4-5 ingredients you probably have in your pantry, and customized to fit your dietary needs. They\u2019re even a relatively low carb breakfast option if you choose not to add oats (though remember, bananas have about 27 carbs each). Plus, they don\u2019t have refined grains or refined sugar.
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What Type of Protein Should I Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I suggest using whey protein, which blends well into the batter. I personally use Gold Standard Chocolate Whey Protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casein is denser than I\u2019d prefer. I haven\u2019t tested these with collagen, but based on other recipes I\u2019ve made with collagen I imagine that the texture and taste would be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve seen a lot of recipes using vanilla or unflavored whey protein, but I always use chocolate because, let\u2019s be real, why choose any other flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banana Protein Pancake Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simple Banana Protein Pancakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There are four base ingredients for protein pancakes: eggs, banana, protein powder, and baking powder. First, you\u2019ll want to separate the 2 egg whites from the egg yolks and blend the egg whites until they\u2019re fluffy. This will improve the pancake texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer not to use egg yolks, you can substitute 4 egg whites or \u2153 – \u00bd cup depending on how runny you want your batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that the batter for these tends to be more watery than typical pancake batter. You can add more banana if you\u2019d like to thicken it a bit. After the egg whites are fluffy, blend all ingredients together. Add salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and other spices of choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for the lowest carb or lowest calorie option, stop at these ingredients. They\u2019ll make a decent pancake, though in my opinion taste too eggy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Pancakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At first, I was going to stop at the simple banana protein pancakes recipe because they\u2019re nutrient-dense and get the job done — but then my roommate suggested a few other variations and we tested new recipes. Good thing we did, because they level up the protein pancake game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the four ingredients above (using chocolate whey powder) and add a heaping scoop, or about 1 tablespoon, of peanut butter or the nut butter of your choice. This not only adds a complementary flavor to the protein (and takes away that eggy taste), it also makes the pancakes a slightly denser texture.
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Oatmeal Banana Protein Pancakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Adding oatmeal creates the most \u201cpancakey\u201d consistency. This is a good option if you\u2019re looking to hit your carb goals, or just want to feel fuller for longer. Throw half a cup of oatmeal into the blender with the four ingredients in the simple banana protein pancakes recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can even include nut butter and oatmeal for the best of both worlds, though this will be the highest calorie option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro-tip: <\/strong>To add additional nutrients, try throwing in a handful of spinach. Much like in a smoothie, you can\u2019t really taste it (though it\u2019ll make your pancakes green).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should I Top My Pancakes With?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s easy to load up pancakes with sugary syrups and toppings, which defeats the purpose of making healthy pancakes in the first place. Guess how many calories and how much sugar is in \u00bc cup of Mrs. Butterworths? 200 calories and 37 grams!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, I like to eat these topped with a little fruit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n