Protein Pancake Bowl
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Last updated on Jan 03, 2025
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This 3 ingredient high protein pancake bowl comes together in less than 5 minutes and is packed with 18 grams of protein. It’s the ultimate quick and easy breakfast recipe!
Want more high protein breakfasts? Try my protein waffles, protein baked oatmeal or these baked egg cups.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients – You only need 3 ingredients to make this recipe.
- Quick and easy – It cooks up in one bowl in just 90 seconds in the microwave making it the perfect recipe for busy mornings.
- Protein-packed – This recipe is loaded with 18 grams of protein thanks to the protein pancake mix and egg whites.
Ingredients Needed
- protein pancake mix – I used Birch Benders plant protein pancake and waffle mix, but feel free to use your favorite protein pancake mix.
- egg whites – instead of water we’re using liquid egg whites, which adds more protein and helps the pancake bowl fluff up.
- mashed banana – adds natural sweetness and additional moisture, helping to create a perfectly tender texture.
Recipe Variations
- Chocolate: Add ½-1 tablespoon of cocoa powder into the batter for a chocolatey twist. You might need a touch more egg whites or some water to get the right consistency. Top with chocolate chips before microwaving.
- Apple: Swap the mashed banana with ¼ cup applesauce and add a dash of cinnamon for an apple pie flavor. And be sure to top this pancake bowl with chopped apples and maple syrup. You could also make the baked apple topping from my apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe. Yum!
- Pumpkin: Swap the mashed banana with ¼ cup pumpkin puree and add a dash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a fall-inspired pumpkin version.
How to Make a Protein Pancake Bowl
Step 1: Stir the mashed banana, pancake mix and egg whites together in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step 2: Microwave on high for 90 seconds, or until the pancake is set and a toothpick comes out clean. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Substitutions & Notes
- Egg-Free/Vegan: Make sure you’re using a vegan protein powder and you could try swapping the egg whites with ¼ cup water. Just a note, that this will reduce the amount of protein in the pancake bowl.
- Gluten-free: Make sure you’re using a gluten-free protein pancake mix.
- Banana: If you’re not a fan of bananas or just looking for a change, try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce instead of the banana.
Protein Pancake Bowl Topping Ideas
Toppings are the best part about eating pancakes, am I right?! Here are some ideas:
- Maple syrup – I love adding a drizzle of maple syrup to my pancake bowl. Highly recommend!
- Fruit – You can’t go wrong with fresh fruit. Banana slices, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and peaches would all be delicious. For another fruity topping idea try this strawberry chia jam.
- Nut butter – I love adding a drizzle of almond butter or peanut butter to my pancakes along with maple syrup! For a nut-free option use sunflower seed butter.
- Greek Yogurt – For some more protein top your pancake with a scoop of Greek yogurt. I personally love doing this.
- Nuts and seeds – For some crunch, top your pancake bowl with chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts or almonds. Seeds like sunflower seeds, pepitas, chia seeds or hemp seeds would also make for a great addition.
- Granola – For a sweet crunch top your pancake bowl with this homemade granola.
- Chocolate chips – Before cooking, top your pancake batter with chocolate chips for some chocolatey goodness. I’ve been loving Lily’s chocolate chips as they are dairy-free and low sugar!
Can I Make This Recipe Without a Microwave?
Unfortunately not, this recipe was designed to be made in the microwave. If you don’t own a microwave and want to make protein-packed pancakes, I suggest making my protein pancakes instead.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Overnight Oatmeal Pancakes
- Sausage Egg Casserole with Veggies
- Easy Baked Oatmeal
- Easy Overnight Oats
- PB&J Protein Yogurt Bowl
- Air Fryer Baked Oats
- Protein Bagels
Be sure to check out the full collection of breakfast recipes on EBF!
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Protein Pancake Bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup plant-based protein pancake & waffle mix, I used Birch Benders
- ¼ cup egg whites
- ⅓ mashed banana
- Toppings of choice: I did peanut butter, blueberries and maple syrup
Instructions
- Spray a microwave-safe bowl with non-stick spray. Add mashed banana, pancake mix and egg whites to the bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pop the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until a toothpick in the middle comes out clean. Add toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Could you add protein powder too for extra protein?
Hi, Paula! You can add protein powder, but it might make the texture drier. I’d start with ½ scoop and add a splash of milk to keep it from getting too dense. Let me know how it turns out.