Banana protein pancakes are my go-to weekend breakfast or mid-week pick me up, the perfect healthy meal when you feel like a treat. They are so easy to make (almost as easy as the mug cake recipes we posted last week) and you can make them using basic ingredients you will probably have in the kitchen cupboard already.
There are a few variations of recipes for banana protein pancakes that I’ve found online, but I try to keep them as healthy and clean as possible with this easy banana pancakes recipe, sticking with 3 key ingredients; bananas, eggs and protein powder.
Banana Protein Pancakes Key Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 scoop of protein Powder
- 2 medium eggs
- 1/8 tsp of baking powder
- Fry light cooking spray (you can use butter but this will increase the calories.
This will make enough for 1 person, which makes around 4 medium sized pancakes depending on how big you make them in the pan.
If you are making a batch for two people, the all you need to do is double the quantity of ingredients.
Nutrition:
This recipe is a low cal option, you can add toppings and sauces but this will increase the overall calories. The below nutrition breakdown is based on one batch of the basic recipe and low calorie whey protein powder (I used Bulk Powders whey, but any based whey will do).
- Calories: 373
- Carbs: 33.2g (35%)
- Fat: 11.1g (26%)
- Protein: 36.8g (39%)
Method:
Step 1: start by mashing your banana in a bowl, I use a fork to do this but you can use a blender or mixer if preferred.
Step 2: once the banana is mashed into almost liquid form, add in your 2 eggs and mix well.
Step 3: add 1 scoop of your whey protein powder, mix all the ingredients together and make sure there are no lumps.
Step 4: add your 1/8 tsp of baking powder. Dont go over the recommend amount as they will rise too much in the pan.
Step 5: heat your frying pan and spray with fry light, then pour your pancake mix in. Don’t make them too big as they will take too long to cook and may go too crispy. Cook for 30 seconds each side, if they don’t look cooked enough continue flipping every 10 seconds.
Top your fluffy healthy protein pancakes with low calorie sauces, fruit, chocolate spread or even some low cal protein ice cream. One of my favourite toppings is Arla protein yogurt and fresh raspberries or strawberries.
Plate up and enjoy your guilt free treat!
Below we’ve recommended some of our favourite low calorie toppings, protein powders and some ready made protein mixes if you’re not in the mood for prepping:
Recommended pancake mix, protein and toppings
