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
We make these multiple times a week and they never get old. We usually use Kodiak for the extra protein bump!
I love this recipe. I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk and my pancakes taste fantastic! It’s my favorite go to breakfast option and it’s a fun way to hit my protein macros.
Yass! Thank you for this basic recipe without oats, bananas, and/or a blender! Sometimes I like to add egg whites to the mix if I’m needing to make it even less calories. I just use this as a base and kind of use smaller amounts of the mix and milk. Add egg whites, cinnamon, and nutmeg! Macros for the win!
I have these everyday!!! I love pancakes and so glad I could find a recipe that is more macro friendly!
These were so simple and perfect texture. I used the Aldi brand knockoff of Kodiak Cake pancake mix and it worked just fine!! Kid-tested and approved (he actually didn’t know they were protein pancakes LOL)
First off thanks to Mason and the site as food scale has totally changed my life. Thought I was counting macros for a while and realized I was just guessing. Anywayyy this recipe is a cheat meal without cheating. I have used the PEscience and Kodiak Cakes Pancake mix combo each time but have alternated with skim milk, oat milk and almond milk depending on what we have on hand. Again food scale is key with the dry ingredients and I always use a little less liquid at first and add liquid if needed but keep track of the total amount. Have also cut it in half and it is the perfect amount for a morning treat!
I cannot say enough good things about this recipe. I make it, no lie, multiple times per week and have been doing so for well over a year. I’ve used nearly every flavor of Kodiak Cakes and this recipe never fails (my favorites are the traditional buttermilk, dark chocolate, and pumpkin, but I swear it works with any of them). I’ve made waffles and pancakes with it; I’ve cut it in 1/2 and in 1/4 and it has never failed me. You would never know these were “protein pancakes,” they taste the same! I’ve seen SO many recipes for protein pancakes with bananas and other random things–ignore them. Use this one. You won’t regret it.
We just made there for an afternoon protein snack. So good-no syrup necessary! Added sugar free chocolate chips and blueberries too.
These are also really good as waffles! I used Kodiak mix and added a little extra milk to make it slightly runnier for the waffle maker.
Such a simple recipe! It’s great because you can literally add anything into it that you want! We’ve added banana to it with nuts and yogurt! It’s such an great base recipe!