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
Love love love these pancakes! I also add about 1/4 C of egg whites and reduce the milk a bit just to add more protein to them. I then top them with a cpl tablespoons of PB powder mixed in water and some sliced banana… add Walden farms maple syrup and top with fat free Redi-Whip!!! Soooo good 🤤
I’m not much of a pancake person but decided to try these to use up some protein powder I didn’t love drinking straight. These are so good & I topped it with some Walden Farms Caramel syrup & sliced bananas to make it even better! I’ll keep making these!
These protein pancakes are so easy to make! They turn out light and fluffy. I’ve used PEScience vanilla, snickerdoodle, peanut butter and cake pop to make them and they have all been delicious! 10/10 recommend!!
I luv all of ur recipes but this is one of my favorite mainly because I didn’t think I would ever be able to eat pancakes again without guilt. Thank you Mason. Plus I have a son named Mason it’s a great name lol
Love these recipes! I’ve used the birch benders pancake mix, pes cake pop and almond milk instead of skim before too and it still surged out delicious. Highly recommend 👍🏼
Oh my gosh my fav recipe for pancakes and sooo easy… Butterworths is the best to use with this or Kodiak cakes!! Love it
Love this easy recipe! Subbed it for pancake mix since I didn’t have Bisquick and made it into waffles instead. SO GOOD and easy for quick meals.
These are just too easy for getting protein and carb into breakfast! Can’t mess these up. I want to try with peanut butter cup protein powder and some sliced bananas baked in!
A great base recipe! I add a spoonful of greek yogurt and an extra dash of baking powder to make the pancakes extra fluffy!
Love love love these pancakes! I also add about 1/4 C of egg whites and reduce the milk a bit just to add more protein to them. I then top them with a cpl tablespoons of PB powder mixed in water and some sliced banana… add Walden farms maple syrup and top with fat free Redi-Whip!!! Soooo good 🤤