Recipe: Healthy Blueberry Protein Pancakes

Breakfast Recipes, Pre + Post Workout Recipes

By: Chris Freytag, CPT


If you love a sweet breakfast but need to add more protein in the morning to keep you feeling full, try these delicious blueberry protein pancakes! Made with simple ingredients like oats, eggs, banana, and protein powder and mixed up in the blender (no bowl needed!).

These high protein pancakes are the perfect way to refuel post-workout – but so delicious you’ll want to make them all the time! With 18 grams of protein per two pancakes and 8 grams of fiber, we don’t see a reason why you can’t. 

Our protein pancakes are naturally sweetened with banana and blueberries and get an extra boost of protein from protein powder, walnuts and eggs. Plus, they could not be simpler to make – just throw all the ingredients in your blender and you’ve got a healthy, high-protein breakfast in no time. 

If you’ve been wanting to up your protein intake in the morning but you are tired of protein shakes, use that protein powder in a delicious breakfast food like pancakes!

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    Ingredients for Protein Pancakes

    These delicious protein pancakes are filled with nutrient-packed ingredients that will keep you satisfied all morning.

    • Rolled Oats: you can use either old fashioned oats or quick oats for this recipe. Since the oats get blended up, there’s no need to be picky about which one you use. You can also substitute with 3/4 cup of oat flour if you don’t have rolled oats.  
    • Eggs: a few whole eggs add structure and protein to these pancakes. If you prefer to use egg whites, you can substitute with 6 egg whites or 12 tablespoons of liquid egg product per this egg conversion guide
    • Banana: the banana sweetens these easy protein pancakes so there’s no added sugar. 
    • Protein Powder: use your favorite unflavored protein powder or vanilla protein powder. Both whey protein powder and plant-based protein powder will work. 
    • Baking Powder: adds fluffiness to this pancake recipe.
    • Cinnamon: we like to add a bit of cinnamon to these but you can omit or use a different spice like nutmeg or ginger. 
    • Blueberries: fresh or frozen blueberries will both work well for this recipe. 
    • Walnuts: we like the combination of blueberries and walnuts, but you can substitute with another nut like almonds or pistachios.

    Variations and Substitutions

    Try Different Add-Ins: we used blueberries and walnuts in this recipe, but you can add anything you’d like to these pancakes! Here are a few that we suggest: chocolate chips, chopped banana, raspberries, or strawberries.

    Use Chocolate Protein Powder: for chocolate flavored pancakes, use a chocolate protein powder for the batter. 

    Make it Gluten Free: this easy pancake recipe is made without flour, so it is easy to make gluten free – just make sure to use certified gluten-free oats. 

    Make it Dairy Free: a lot of protein powders contain whey, which is a dairy product. If you are sensitive to dairy, use a plant-based protein powder for this pancake recipe.

    How to Make Blueberry Protein Pancakes

    Follow these simple instructions to make your new favorite pancake recipe.

    blending and cooking blueberry protein pancakes

    Blend up the Batter: Add the oats, banana, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, protein powder, salt, and ¼ cup of the blueberries to a blender and blend until smooth. 

    Cook: Spray griddle or a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray (we like coconut oil) and turn heat to medium-high heat. Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the pancake batter onto the griddle. Sprinkle the pancake with a few blueberries and walnuts. Once edges start to bubble, flip over and cook an additional minute until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter, blueberries and walnuts. 

    Serve: serve these protein pancakes with more blueberries, walnuts, and maple syrup.

    What to Serve with Protein Pancakes

    If you’re planning to make these healthy protein pancakes for breakfast, you may be wondering how to serve them. Here are our favorite suggestions for how to top your fluffy pancakes and what to serve alongside them to round out the meal.

    prepared stack of protein pancakes with toppings

    Are Protein Pancakes Healthy?

    Yes, these protein pancakes can easily be a part of a healthy breakfast. Unlike regular pancakes which are pretty carb-heavy with little other nutrients, these blueberry protein pancakes also provide fiber and protein to help keep you feeling full much longer.

    How Much Protein is in a Blueberry Pancake?

    Classic blueberry pancakes have about 5 grams of protein per serving. On the other hand, these blueberry protein pancakes have over three-times that much protein! Each serving has a whopping 18 grams of protein.

    Storage

    Fridge: leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop, in the microwave, or the toaster oven. These oatmeal pancakes are great for meal prep!

    Freezer: store these tasty pancakes in a ziplock bag or airtight storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave to serve. 



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      Total Time: 20 minutes

      Yield: 4 serving(s)

      Ingredients

      • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
      • 1 ripe banana
      • 3 eggs
      • 3 teaspoons baking powder
      • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
      • 2 tablespoons protein powder, plain or vanilla
      • Pinch of salt
      • 3/4 cup blueberries, divided
      • 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
      • For serving
      • Additional blueberries
      • Additional walnuts
      • Sliced banana
      • Maple syrup

      Directions

      1. Add the oats, banana, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, protein powder, salt, and ¼ cup of the blueberries to a blender and blend until smooth.
      2. Spray griddle with nonstick spray (we like coconut oil) and turn heat to medium-high.
      3. Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the pancake batter onto the griddle. Sprinkle the pancake with a few blueberries and walnuts. Once edges start to bubble, flip over and cook an additional minute until done. Repeat with remaining batter, blueberries and walnuts.
      4. Serve with extra blueberries, chopped walnuts, sliced banana, and/or maple syrup.

      Nutrition Information Per Serving

      Serving Size: 2 pancakes

      Calories: 336

      Protein: 18 gram(s)

      Fat: 13 gram(s)

      Carbohydrates: 41 gram(s)

      Fiber: 8 gram(s)

      Sugar: 8 gram(s)

      Recipe Cuisine: American

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      2 Comments


      on Reply

      Sounds great, can you freeze or refrigerate for later.


        on Reply

        Hi Sonya - Absolutely :) You most certainly can freeze for later, this is a great idea and something that I used to do when I made them for my kids.




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