Muscle-Building Protein Pancakes

American breakfast tables have long favored a tall stack of pancakes; this modern take folds vanilla whey into the classic. Oats pulsed to flour blend with banana and cinnamon into a smooth batter, finished with berries and a light maple drizzle.

Serves 2 · 8 min prep · 12 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 385 cal
• 42g protein
• 32g carbs
• 10g fat

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Ingredients

• 2 scoops (about 60 g) vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup fresh berries
• 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1Add the oats to a blender and pulse into a fine flour, about 20 seconds.
2. 2Add the protein powder, eggs, almond milk, baking powder, cinnamon, and the half banana to the blender.
3. 3Blend on high until the batter is completely smooth and slightly thick, 30 to 45 seconds; let it rest 2 minutes so it thickens further.
4. 4Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 350°F surface temperature) and lightly brush with coconut oil.
5. 5Pour roughly 1/4-cup portions of batter onto the hot surface, spacing them so they do not touch.
6. 6Cook until bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set and matte, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. 7Flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook the second side until golden brown and springy to the touch, another 1 to 2 minutes.
8. 8Transfer finished pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter, re-oiling the pan lightly between batches if needed.
9. 9Stack three pancakes per serving, top with fresh berries, and drizzle with sugar-free maple syrup.
10. 10Leftover pancakes freeze well between parchment sheets for quick weekday muscle breakfasts—reheat in a toaster or microwave.