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    Banana Protein Pancakes

    Published: Jun 26, 2023

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    This easy banana protein pancakes recipe is one of my favourite things to make for breakfast while camping. Easy, fluffy, tasty, and healthy!

    A stack of golden brown pancakes with maple syrup. Purple text says easy banana protein pancakes.

    I’ve been on a giant high-protein pancake kick lately, turning out a bunch of protein pancakes recipes.

    Today’s blog post is about what are arguably the BEST protein pancakes of the lot: my fluffy banana protein pancakes.

    Not only do these healthy banana protein pancakes have the same great flavour and texture of my regular banana pancakes, they’re gluten-free and relatively low carb on TOP of being a good source of protein!

    What that means, is that you can eat fluffy protein pancakes - indulging your sweet tooth in the process - and still be able to call it a healthy breakfast!

    Good stuff, eh?

    The best part?

    You can even customize these easy protein pancakes if you like!

    Toss a handful of Mini Chocolate Chips, Chopped Walnuts, and/or Chopped Pecans on it, to really elevate them!

    Anyway, enough talk, let’s get to that banana protein pancake recipe!

    A stack of 6 banana protein pancakes on a place, with maple syrup tripping off the top.

    Ingredients

    If you already use protein powder and do any amount of gluten free or keto baking, you’ll find this recipe uses only really simple ingredients.

    A few notes for you:

    Vanilla Flavor Whey Protein Powder

    While I used to use unflavored whey protein - whey isolate - I switched over to a different protein powder a few months ago, and it’s made a lot of difference for my protein-infused baking.

    Now I use Vanilla Flavored Whey Protein Powder, which has the added benefit of sweetener AND flavor - no need to add vanilla extract!

    My favorite protein powder to use for baking, smoothies, and more is Revolution Nutrition's High Whey in Vanilla Cake.

    That said, feel free to use another brand or type of protein powder if you need - even plant-based protein powder. Just pick something that tastes good.

    A Note on Nutritional Info

    The nutritional information provided is for everything EXCEPT the protein powder, due to the wild differences between brands. Simply add the nutritional information (calories, carbs, protein, fiber, essential nutrients, whatever you track!) For 1 scoop of protein powder, to the nutritional info provided below, in the recipe card.

    That will give you the total info for 1 serving of pancakes, which is half the batch. (It’s a hefty serving, too!).

    An Overripe Banana

    Banana bread (Have you tried my Gluten Free Banana Bread, Blueberry Banana Bread, Peanut Butter Banana Bread, or my traditional Easy Banana Bread Recipe?) and Banana Muffins (Banana Nut Muffins, Banana Nutella Muffins, and Gluten Free Banana Muffins) aren’t the only way to use up large ripe bananas that are past their peak!

    Over ripe bananas bring even more natural sweetness to these pancakes, negating the need for added sugar. Between the banana and the protein powder, you’re covered for sweetness.

    You can use a normally ripe banana, it just won’t mash as smooth, and won’t bring the same amount of banana flavor as overripe bananas do.

    Almond Flour

    Be sure to use Super Fine Almond Flour, NOT “Almond Meal”.

    Superfine almond flour is a much finer grind than almond meal, and will give your pancakes a much better texture than if you were to use almond meal.

    Almond Milk

    I call for Unsweetened Almond Milk, because it’s what I use for basically everything, at this point!

    Milk tends to annoy my sinuses, and really - a lot of the plant based milk alternatives just taste better!

    Some other great choices include Oat milk, Cashew Milk, Flax Milk, Macadamia Milk.

    That said, feel free to use dairy milk if you prefer. 2%, whole milk, and buttermilk are all great options for pancakes.

    Oil

    This recipe taste great and has a wonderful texture without the inclusion of oil (aside from the cooking spray for the pan!).

    That said, I know that some people are always looking for ways to incorporate a bit more healthy fats into their food - and this recipe takes oil well!

    Just be sure to use either a neutral flavoured oil, or one with a flavour that compliments pancakes.

    MCT Oil, Liquid Coconut Oil, and Avocado Oil are all great options.

    Everything Else

    Rounding out this recipe, you will need:

    Coconut Flour
    Large eggs
    Baking Powder
    Nonstick Spray

    ... but these are really straightforward - no notes!

    Toppings

    While not a part of the actual recipe, toppings can be fun!

    Fresh fruit is great - I like topping these with some sliced strawberries and / or sliced bananas.

    If you’re less of a fruit person, you can indulge your sweet tooth with a drizzle of peanut butter and a sprinkling of chocolate chips!

    Of course, there’s always the most traditional topping: Pure Maple Syrup! (Sugar Free Pancake Syrup, if you need that!).

    A stack of protein banana pancakes.

    How to Make Banana Protein Pancakes

    The full recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post, here is the visual walk through.

    In a medium bowl, use a form to mash the banana until it’s as smooth as you can get it.

    Add almond milk, eggs, and oil - if using. Whisk until smooth.

    A 4 part image showing a banana being mashed, eggs and milk being added, and it whisked to a smooth yellow liquid.

    Scatter almond flour, protein powder, coconut flour, and baking powder over the banana mixture.

    Give the dry ingredients a little bit of a stir to mix them up, before really incorporating them into the wet ingredients mixture. Once mixed a bit, stir everything together, until smooth.

    Note: Usually, you mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl from the dry ingredients, allowing all of the dry ingredients to be mixed well in a small bowl before hitting the mashed bananas mixture.

    With limited space in our camper - and a small sink - I like to minimize the amount of dishes used!

    So, giving the dry ingredients a shallow stir on top of the wet allows the baking powder, etc to be distributed before the bulk of it hits the wet.

    Also, if you’re using my If you’re using my Camping Pancake Mix, just give one bag of mix a shake, then dump it in with the wet. Easy!

    A 3 part image showing the dry ingredients being added to the wet and mixed in.

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat - or medium-high heat, depending on your preferences! - and spray the cooking surface with non-stick cooking spray.

    Note: if yours takes a long time, give it a head start - preheat it over low heat before you start mixing the dough, then turn the heat up once you’re done mixing it.

    The time it takes to heat from low to medium / medium high will be enough time to let the batter rest a bit!

    Use a measuring cup to scoop pancake batter out into 3 small pancakes - ¼ cup of batter per pancake. (You can do all 6 at once, if using a larger surface, like my Cuisinart Griddler.)

    Allow to cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, and small bubbles are breaking at the surface, usually about 2-3 minutes.

    A 2 part image showing banana protein pancakes cooking on a griddle, before and after the first flip.

    Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown on the second side, and JUST cooked through.

    Note: Overcooking can lead to dry pancakes!

    If you only did the 3 pancakes to start, use the ¼ cup measure to pour the remaining batter into another 3 pancakes, repeat the cooking process.

    A close up view of banana protein pancakes on a griddle.

    Serve the banana protein pancakes with your favorite toppings - butter, Pure Maple Syrup, Sugar Free Pancake Syrup, berries, etc - or just plain.

    Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for the next day.

    NOTE: If you prefer, you can blitz the wet ingredients together in a blender or food processor on high speed, before adding the dry ingredients.

    We don’t keep either appliance in our RV, so I default to mixing everything with a fork!

    A stack of 6 banana protein pancakes on a place, with maple syrup tripping off the top.

    More Protein Pancake Recipes

    Looking for more healthy pancake recipes that are great on the road? We’ve got you covered!

    Camping Pancake Mix
    Dehydrated Pepperoni / Pepperoni Jerky
    Strawberry Protein Pancakes
    Blueberry Protein Pancakes
    Blackberry Protein Pancakes
    Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
    Raspberry Protein Pancakes

    A stack of 6 banana protein pancakes on a place, with maple syrup tripping off the top.

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    A stack of 6 banana protein pancakes on a place, with maple syrup tripping off the top.

    A stack of 6 banana protein pancakes on a place, with maple syrup tripping off the top.
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    Banana Protein Pancakes

    This banana protein pancakes recipe is one of my favourite things to make for breakfast while camping. Easy, fluffy, tasty, and healthy!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Servings: 2 Servings
    Calories: 360kcal

    Equipment

    • Medium mixing bowl I use a collapsible mixing bowl
    • Fork or whisk
    • Griddle I use a Griddler, but an electric or stovetop griddle works, too.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Large, VERY Ripe Banana
    • ⅓ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 tablespoon MCT Oil optional
    • ⅓ cup Super Fine Almond Flour
    • 2 Scoops Vanilla Flavoured Whey Protein Powder We use Revolution Nutrition High Whey - Vanilla Cake
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • Nonstick Spray

    Instructions

    • In a medium mixing bowl, use a form to mash the banana until it’s as smooth as you can get it.
    • Add almond milk, eggs, and oil - if using. Whisk until smooth.
    • Scatter almond flour, protein powder, coconut flour, and baking powder over the wet ingredients.
    • Give the dry ingredients a little bit of a stir to mix them up, before really incorporating them into the wet ingredients mixture. Once mixed a bit, stir everything together, until smooth.
    • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray.
    • Use a ¼ cup measure to pour batter out into 3 small pancakes. (You can do all 6 at once, if using a larger surface, like my Cuisinart Griddler.)
    • Allow to cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, and small bubbles are breaking at the surface.
    • Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown on the second side, and JUST cooked through.
    • Note: Overcooking can lead to dry pancakes!
    • If you only did the 3 pancakes to start, use the ¼ cup measure to pour the remaining batter into another 3 pancakes, repeat the cooking process.
    • Serve the banana protein pancakes with your favorite toppings - butter, maple syrup, sugar free syrup, berries, etc - or just plain.
    • Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple days.

    Notes

    <p>Note: Due to the WILD variation in nutrition between brands of protein powder, the protein powder has been left OUT of the nutritional info calculations in this recipe.</p>
    <p>The nutritional info provided is for everything except the protein powder - be sure to add the needed info - protein, carbs, etc - from your choice of protein powder. The recipe uses 1 scoop / serving of protein powder per serving.</p>
    <p>Also: See post about variance in protein powder brands.</p>

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 3mg

    A stack of protein banana pancakes.

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