30g Protein Pancakes (Print Version)

Quick, fluffy high-protein pancakes with oat flour and whey — 30 g protein, 290 calories, ready in 20 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 30 g oat flour
02 - 30 g vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 large egg
06 - 80 ml skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
08 - Low-calorie sweetener, to taste (optional)

→ For Cooking

09 - Nonstick spray or 1/4 tsp coconut oil

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Stir in milk and vanilla extract (if using).
03 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. If too thick, add a splash more milk for a pourable batter.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with nonstick spray or coconut oil.
05 - Pour batter into the pan to form 3 medium pancakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Serve immediately, optionally topping with fresh berries or a dollop of Greek yogurt (not included in calorie count).

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • These pancakes pack a surprising protein punch without ever tasting chalky, thanks to a smart mix of whey and oats.
  • They give you that just-right café-style fluffiness but with a fraction of the calories, so you can treat yourself any day of the week.
02 -
  • If you overmix the batter, your pancakes will turn out tough and flat—trust me, restraint here pays off.
  • Adding just the right amount of milk for a pourable (not runny) batter makes the difference between a fluffy rise and a sad flop.
03 -
  • Let the batter sit while your skillet heats up—the oats and protein get friendlier and cook up lighter.
  • Swapping vanilla for almond extract on a whim totally changes the vibe—experiment boldly.
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