Protein Pancake Bowl (Print Version)

Quick high-protein pancake bowl with oats, vanilla protein, yogurt, berries and nuts — a nourishing morning bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 scoop (approx. 1 oz) vanilla or plain protein powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, chia, etc.)
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for drizzling)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey until smooth and homogenous.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir briefly until a thick, even batter forms; avoid overmixing.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease the surface if the pan requires it.
05 - Pour the batter into the skillet and spread to create a single, thick pancake layer; cook 4 to 5 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges are set.
06 - Carefully flip the pancake and continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes more until the underside is golden and the center is cooked through.
07 - Transfer the cooked pancake to a cutting board and use a spatula to cut or break it into bite-sized pieces.
08 - Divide the pancake pieces between two bowls, then top each portion with Greek yogurt, fresh berries and chopped nuts or seeds.
09 - Drizzle a little maple syrup or honey over each bowl if desired and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You get all the pancake flavor and fluff without standing over the stove flipping each one.
  • The power-protein boost keeps you full and energized for hours, and it's endlessly customizable.
02 -
  • Letting the batter sit just a couple minutes helps the oats plump up—otherwise, the pancakes can be a little chewy.
  • Toasting the nuts or seeds before adding them on top adds a whole new flavor dimension that surprised me the first time I tried it.
03 -
  • Don’t rush the flip—if the pancake sticks, give it another minute before trying again.
  • Always taste your protein powder before using—a weird aftertaste can sneak into the whole batch.
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