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
These pancakes feel so sinful, but they definitely are not. Packed with protein and delicious, they come out perfect every time. I’ve started adding peanut butter chips and berries to make them PB&J flavored too. I’ve also made them ahead for meal prep and they keep and reheat awesomely.
1scoop PEScience, 1 scoop Kodiak, some milk. Too easy. We keep PEScience Protein on hand for other recipes found on the site but comes in handy for this treat. We also now keep a box of Kodiak Cakes on hand as well. We use a food scale to get the ratios perfect and have used skim milk and almond milk interchangeably and never had had an issue. Quick and semi healthy can’t be beat. We top with Cary’s sugar free syrup and if feeling crazy/want extra goodness add PB and brown sugar. You would never know its not a “real” pancake.
Our go to for pancakes and one of my shared with clients!
The 3-ingredient pancakes are a weekend staple at our house. I change it up pretty regularly and use different flavors of PEScience. Our favorite is Snickerdoodle. I also sometimes throw vanilla milk in instead of regular milk.
With this recipe I love to use the peanut butter PeScience protein powder and drizzle with peanut butter on top.
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My kids love these and they are easy and versatile. We have various pancake mixes, and whatever protein they like.