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Fluffy Protein Pancakes Recipe Easy Healthy Breakfast for Busy Mornings

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Quick and easy fluffy protein pancakes that are light, airy, and packed with nutrition, perfect for busy mornings when you need a nourishing and satisfying breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
  • ½ cup (50g) rolled oats, ground into oat flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk or dairy-free alternative (unsweetened almond or oat milk)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute (optional)
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter for the pan

Instructions

  1. Place ½ cup rolled oats in your blender or food processor. Pulse until you get a fine oat flour, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add 1 scoop protein powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the oat flour. Pulse briefly to combine evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with ½ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir in 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if using.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Blend or mix gently until just combined. If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk.
  5. Warm your skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter, swirling to coat evenly.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup (60ml) batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
  7. Use a spatula to flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Serve warm, topped with fresh fruit, nut butter, or extra syrup if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better rise. Let batter rest 5 minutes for thicker pancakes. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (200°F) if cooking in batches. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based protein powder. Adjust sweetener to taste. If pancakes brown too quickly, lower heat.

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