Description
Healthy, high-protein, and easy to make, these baked protein pancake bowls are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Naturally sweetened and endlessly customizable, they’re a creative twist on classic pancakes and ideal for meal prep or busy mornings.
Ingredients
1 cup (120 g) oat flour (or blended rolled oats) 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup (180 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) 1 large egg 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ banana, mashed Optional toppings: fresh berries, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, nut butter drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. 2. In another bowl, whisk almond milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla, and mashed banana. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir just until mixed. 3. Lightly grease oven-safe ramekins and divide batter evenly, filling about ¾ full. Top with desired toppings. 4. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
• Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. • Adjust baking time depending on ramekin size. • For vegan, use flax egg and plant-based protein. • Double recipe and bake in a muffin tin for portable servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: baked protein pancake bowls, healthy breakfast recipes, high protein snacks, healthy sweets recipes, healthy food dishes