Fluffy Protein Pancakes
Light, fluffy, and packed with protein, these pancakes are the perfect way to fuel your morning. Made with wholesome ingredients, they’re a delicious balance of comfort food and nutritious energy—ideal for breakfast, brunch, or post-workout refueling!
This recipe is inspired by the Fluffy Protein Pancakes from Choosing Chia. You can find the original recipe here: choosingchia.com/fluffy-protein-pancakes
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All-Purpose Flour
1 cup
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Whey Protein Powder
½ cup
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Baking Powder
3 tsp
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Milk
1 ¼ cup
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Egg
1
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Oil
2 tbsp
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Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Quick Step-by-Step Breakdown
(1) Mix Dry – In a bowl, combine flour, protein powder, and baking powder.
(2) Mix Wet – In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
(3) Combine – Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until just mixed—don’t overmix!
(4) Cook – Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Pour in about ¼ cup of batter per pancake and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and fluffy.
Flavor Variations
(1) Chocolate Chip Pancakes – Fold a handful of chocolate chips into the batter, then cook as usual. Drizzle with peanut butter on top for extra indulgence.
(2) Peanut Butter Pancakes – Stir 1 tablespoon of peanut butter into the wet ingredients before mixing with the dry.
(3) Chocolate Protein Pancakes – Use chocolate-flavored protein powder or add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and some dark chocolate chips to the dry mix.
(4) Blueberry Pancakes – Add fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter. Optional: stir in ½ teaspoon of lemon juice for a zesty touch.
(5) Strawberry Pancakes – Mix in 1–2 tablespoons of diced strawberries and use vanilla protein powder for best flavor.
(6) Tiramisu Protein Pancakes – Add ½ teaspoon of coffee powder to the batter and top with a dollop of your favorite yogurt after cooking.
(7) Oreo Pancakes – Crush in a couple of Oreos or protein cookies and mix into the batter for a cookies-and-cream twist.
The following flavor variations are inspired by the 4 Ingredient Protein Pancakes from Matt's Fit Chef. You can find the original recipe here: mattsfitchef.com/protein-pancakes-recipe
Nutritional Information
Calories: 510 Sugar: 7.5g Fat: 20g Carbohydrates: 55g Fiber: 2.5g Protein: 26g
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
This recipe is inspired by the Fluffy Protein Pancakes from Choosing Chia. You can find the original recipe here: choosingchia.com/fluffy-protein-pancakes