I’ve made plenty of protein pancakes in my day, but these 3-ingredient protein powder pancakes are easily my favorite. They’re just so easy, fluffy, golden brown-ey, and yummy!
These pancakes also check the customizability box. I’ve included an infographic at the bottom of this post with four different recipe variations for the primary ingredient, and you can swap the other two ingredients all the same.
Ingredients for Protein Powder Pancakes
You’ll only need three ingredients, and every one of them is customizable:
- protein powder
- skim milk or you choice of milk
- pancake mix – the four variations I’ve included are for Bisquick, Birch Benders, Krusteaz Protein Pancakes, and Kodiak Cakes
Like I mentioned, you can plug and play with all the ingredients. The recipe suggests a range of milk to use for different combinations. If you’re using a different blend of protein powder than whey (plant based, casein, etc.), you may need to tweak the liquid a bit more.
The good news is that no matter what you change in the recipe, they’re really difficult to mess up!
Final Protein Powder Pancakes Notes
These work great for homemade McGriddles. And in case you’re wondering, you can definitely use this recipe for waffles. Check out my chicken and protein waffles as an example!
If you try these protein powder pancakes, let me know! Grab a pic of your creation and tag me on Instagram @mason_woodruff or share it in my Facebook group.
3-Ingredient Protein Powder Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 C 120g Bisquick, or your choice of pancake mix*
- 1 scoop, 31g Vanilla PEScience Select**
- 3/4 C 180 Skim Milk, or your choice of milk
Instructions
- Mix the pancake mix and protein powder together in a bowl before stirring in the milk slowly. You may need more/less milk if you're using a different protein powder.
- Stir until everything is just mixed without any major lumps. Over mixing will make your pancakes flat.
- Heat a pan or griddle over medium-high heat with nonstick cooking spray. You may need to test your stovetop for best results.
- Slowly pour 1/4 cup circles in the pan, pouring into the center of the circle for symmetrical pancakes.
- Cook for about 2 minutes before checking the edges. If you can see the golden brown ring around the edge, flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancakes are cooked through.
- Top with butter, syrup, and your choice of toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Additional Pancake Mix Options
Below you’ll find two graphics with more pancake mix options. The first graphic uses PEScience protein powder and the second uses a whey-only protein powder.
PEScience Protein Pancakes
For Whey-Only Protein Powder Pancakes
Do I have to mix the bisquik recipe and then add the protein and milk? Like the recipe for bisquick calls for eggs and milk.. thank you!
Do I have to mix the bisquik recipe and then add the protein and milk? Like the recipe for bisquick calls for eggs and milk.. thank you!
Nope! Mix the Bisquick and protein powder together, followed by the milk.
Omg these are so freaking good!! I mixed some blueberries in and didn’t need to top the pancakes with anything, ate them plain and loved every bite.
Omg these are so freaking good!! I mixed some blueberries in and didn’t need to top the pancakes with anything, ate them plain and loved every bite.
Holy crap. These are really good. Just had them with some coconut whipped cream and maple syrup and i just died.
So good don’t even need syrup!! I used almond milk & bowmar frosted cookie protein powder, a new staple for me 🙂
@Jonathan Olmo, i used coconut oil spray instead of butter and topped it with plain yogurt, drizzle of maple syrup, bananas and bbs! Simply delightful
Can water, rather than milk, be used for the mix?
Oh yeah, I’m sure you can. I used to make Kodiak Cakes on their own without protein powder with water only.
Are you sure you can add 2 scoops of whey protein powder? Wont such a high amount of protein powder make it taste bad?
I was going to go with only 1 scoop of 30g (unflavored whey)
Are you sure you can add 2 scoops of whey protein powder? Wont such a high amount of protein powder make it taste bad?
I was going to go with only 1 scoop of 30g (unflavored whey)
Yes, that’s correct. But every protein powder is a bit different so you may have to tinker depending on what you’re using. I will say that using unflavored protein here wouldn’t be a great idea since it has such a strong flavor.
dude, i get you! I put in 53 g of unsweetened plain vegan pea protein to 3 cups of bobs organic 10 grain pancake mix and now i waiting for it to cool . This is either going to go bomb or horribly, horribly wrong.
How were the pancake using the pea protein? I can’t do whey/casein/cow protein.
How did they turn out using vegan protein powder? I think I’m going to try this this weekend. I have some birch benders vegan pancake mix and a vanilla protein.
These ended up being super light and fluffy, and were perfect when paired with sugar-free syrup! I didn’t have enough Kodiak buttermilk mix, so I blended it with the Kodiak almond poppyseed mix. Delicious! I added two eggs as well, doubled the original recipe, and used soy milk instead of skim milk. We also tried these wrapped around a sausage link and dipped in syrup, and they were perfection!
Easy and simple recipe. Makes great for an easy pre workout meal. Or you can get fancy and use these pancakes as buns for a breakfast sandwich (mcgriddle 🤤) Definitely recommend.
Really enjoyed the simplicity and versatility of this recipe with different mixes. I personally used kodiak cakes and took a little bit more liquid, but came out great! Its my go to when I’m craving pancakes!