How to Make Protein Pancakes

It’s odd that pancakes have become such an old standby when it comes to breakfast food, considering how unhealthy they are. I mean, they have “CAKE” right in the name! They are flour-based just like a dessert cake or cupcake is. Plus, add all that butter and syrup and you have one sugary and calorie-filled dish.

But it doesn’t have to be that way! It’s time to change up the recipe you get from the side of the Bisquick box and make some protein pancakes that are actually good for you!

Easy Protein Pancake Recipes

Next time you’re making some breakfast, try these recipes to satisfy your taste buds and put some protein in your diet. For the most part, what you’re doing is replacing the flour or pancake mix with your favorite whey protein powder to help build muscle like we talk about here.

Peanut Butter Banana

Who doesn’t love the sound of that? These are delicious and incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup whey protein powder
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 1 tbsp of peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

How to Make:

• Mix all of the above ingredients in a bowl very well
• Add some Pam or low-fat vegetable oil or cooking spray to a non-stick pan
• Turn the stove onto medium heat, pour the mix on there, flipping them to lightly brown both sides

Nutritional Value:

• 370 calories
• 37 grams of protein
• 25 grams of carbs
• 12 grams of fat

Standard Protein Pancakes

If you aren’t as adventurous as the recipe above and don’t have a sweet tooth for that kind of stuff, here are traditional pancakes you can make that are packed with protein.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1/2 cup of whey protein powder
• 1/4 cup of oatmeal or buckwheat
• 1 cup of egg whites
• 2 tbsp of flour
• 1 tbsp of baking powder

Cooking Directions: Same as above recipe

Nutritional Value:

• 550 calories
• 35 grams of carbs
• 70 grams of protein
• 10 grams of fat

The Ultimate Protein Pancakes

Some companies, like Met-Rx, have their own line of high protein pancake mixes available for sale (you can find it here). All you need to do with this is just add water, and make pancakes on the griddle as described above.

Nutritional Value:

• 200 calories
• 12 grams of protein
• 30 grams of carbs
• 2.5 grams of fat

If you’re tired of eating eggs for breakfast to get your protein fix, these are all great alternatives to get your fix. Try them out, tweak the recipes to your taste, and enjoy a healthy breakfast!

Related reading: Want more ideas to get more protein in your diet? Check out this page here: dietpillreviews.com/list-of-lean-foods-packed-with-protein