Protein Power Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes packed with Greek yogurt and protein powder for a filling breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 cup oat flour or rolled oats blended to fine powder
06 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice, honey, maple syrup, or sugar, optional

→ For Cooking

10 - Butter or oil for greasing the pan

# How-To:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and sweetener.
03 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain fluffy pancakes.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set.
06 - Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as necessary between batches. Serve warm with your preferred toppings.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These pancakes actually keep you satisfied until lunch, no afternoon energy crash.
  • You're getting restaurant-quality fluffiness without the guilt or weird ingredients.
  • They come together in less time than you'd spend scrolling through your phone.
02 -
  • If your pancakes are coming out rubbery or too dense, you're probably overmixing the batter—even though it feels wrong to leave lumps, they actually lead to better texture.
  • The batter gets thicker as it sits because the oat flour continues to absorb moisture, so if you're cooking the last batch and things feel stiff, add a splash of milk to loosen things up.
03 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable—too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks through, too cool and you get pale, dense pancakes that stick to the pan.
  • The protein powder choice matters more than people realize; cheap versions can leave a chalky taste, so investing in a decent brand actually makes a difference you can taste immediately.
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