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
Can you use a protein shake instead of milk? Fairlife for instance or premier?
It’s worth a shot. I’ve never tried it, but it seems like it would work. Report back with your research!
This recipe is life changing! I have tried the Kodiak pancakes before but didn’t like them. Adding in my own protein has been life changing. I make this when I have time in the morning and they’re so good.
Just tried these out the other day and they are amazing! Super simple and very customizable. I topped mine with strawberries, maple syrup, and a little bit of almond milk whipped cream and they were so delicious! Highly recommend!
I used Kodiak Buttermilk and PE Science Cake pop and meal prepped these waffles with some chicken for 2 weeks in a row! So delicious just reheated in the toaster like a regular freezer waffle!
Best part is that these pancakes don’t taste like cardboard!! I have also used Nuzest Plant Protein and also Pescience Vegan protein and work just as good!!! And wkth Christmas around the corner, adding in candy canes crushed up into the pancake and cooking them makes a melty minty dream!
This is a great protein pancake recipe!! They also freeze well if you want to make a large batch! My kids even like them! 🙂
I have these most mornings. Pe science protein is a must in my opinion
This is one of my favorite posts by Mason. I make large batches of protein pancakes for meal prep. He has ingredients broken down for several base pancake mixes which I love because I always buy whatever is on sale.
Love this recipe. Beast and easiest protein pancakes I’ve tried. I do equal parts Kodiak cakes, fairlife milk, And clean simple eats protein powder.
I have tried this recipe with Kodiac cakes and Bisquick. The Kodiac cakes seemed to be drier but still good. This recipe is a 10/10 with Bisquick!