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

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