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
Oat flour instead?
Feel free to experiment. You’ll probably want to add some a leavening agent if you’re just using oat flour. Otherwise, you’ll have some flat pancakes.
I love pancakes and the protein powder makes me feel better about having them. Easy to make and I pair with fresh fruit and sugar free syrup
I make these ALL the time. I like to use Kodiak waffles mix (any of the flavors), unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and vanilla protein powder. They are delicious, and the macros are great!
Very flavorful and delicious. I made some as is and then made some with chocolate chips.
I’ve been obsessed with these the past few weeks. When I want something for breakfast other than my go to eggs, this is what I always make. I make it with Trader Joe’s protein pancake mix, and PEScience Vanilla, and it’s always amazing. I add a few mini chocolate chips to make it an extra treat, 10/10 would recommend!
The best part about this recipe is it’s simplicity. I recommend using either Kodiak Mix or Red Mill’s. As for protein, obviously it’s dealers choice but I’ve been using Redcon1 MRE Dutch Apple Pie protein for solely this breakfast. Doesn’t get better than this.
We’ve tried these pancakes with Bisquick and with Kodiak cake pancake mixes. Both have turned out well, but I prefer them made with Bisquick. My favorite way to make them is to add a little lite syrup, a chicken sausage patty, an egg, and a slice of cheese between two pancakes. It’s sooo good. Also, easy to make and freeze for a quick and easy breakfast.
These pancakes are delicious. After learning about macros, I’ll never make them any other way again! Thank you Mason!
Mason, you knocked it out of the park with this one. Not only are they easy peasey, they’re fluffy AND delicious!!
These are amazing! This is a very flexible recipe that you can use different mills (almond, low fat, etc.) and protein powder of your choice to create different flavor profiles. I make these on repeat for meal prepping breakfasts.