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Fluffy Protein Pancakes with Banana

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Light, tender, and protein-packed pancakes made with ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 large egg whites, whipped separately
  • ½ cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats, ground into flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • A pinch of salt
  • Cooking oil or butter for the pan (preferably avocado oil)

Instructions

  1. Make the oat flour by pulsing ½ cup old-fashioned oats in a blender or food processor until fine flour forms. Set aside.
  2. Mash 1 large ripe banana in a medium bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Add 2 large eggs and ½ cup milk to the mashed banana and whisk until combined.
  4. Stir in 1 scoop protein powder, oat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (if using), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until just combined.
  5. In a separate clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer or hand whisk until soft peaks form.
  6. Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions, keeping as much air as possible.
  7. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and coat with a small amount of oil or butter.
  8. Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
  9. Flip gently and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  10. Serve warm with toppings like fresh fruit, honey, or Greek yogurt.

Notes

Whip egg whites properly to soft peaks for fluffiness. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes tender. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Control heat to medium or medium-low to prevent burning. Flip pancakes gently to avoid deflating. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven if cooking multiple batches.

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