Description
Enjoy fluffy, protein-packed pancakes made with bananas. This recipe offers a gluten-free option, perfect for a delicious and energizing start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- (For Gluten-Free Option) 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Oil or butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Add the eggs to the mashed banana and whisk well.
- Stir in the protein powder, milk, baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined.
- If making gluten-free pancakes, add the gluten-free flour and mix until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Ensure your banana is very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Adjust milk quantity for desired batter consistency.
- You can add a touch of sweetener like honey or maple syrup if you prefer sweeter pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 (will vary based on protein powder and milk)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-10g
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg
- Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 10-15g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-3g
- Protein: Approximately 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70-80mg