Description
These Strawberry Protein Pancakes are fluffy, fruity, and packed with protein for a satisfying, low-calorie breakfast. Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness, while protein powder and flaxseed keep you full and energized — perfect for a healthy start, post-workout snack, or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup oat flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 25g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cooking spray or small amount of coconut oil
Tools:
- Non-stick skillet or griddle
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, flaxseed, protein powder, and baking powder.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in almond milk, vanilla, and sweetener.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry, stir gently until just combined, then fold in diced strawberries.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a greased non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake, cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, flip, and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Serve: Stack pancakes, top with strawberries, and drizzle with honey or sugar-free syrup if desired.
Notes
- Protein powder options: Whey for fluffiness, plant-based for vegan, or collagen for neutral flavor.
- Low-calorie tips: Use unsweetened almond milk, skip syrup, and opt for mashed strawberries as topping.
- Variations: Blueberries, mashed banana, chocolate protein powder, or chopped nuts.
- Meal prep: Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze in layers; reheat in toaster or skillet.
- Pairings: Greek yogurt, scrambled eggs, or a protein smoothie.
- Vegan option: Replace egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
- Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Strawberry protein pancakes, High protein breakfast, Low calorie pancakes, Gluten free pancakes, Healthy breakfast recipes