Description
These Fluffy Protein Pancakes offer a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, combining high-quality protein from whey powder and Greek yogurt with a light, airy texture. Enhanced with vanilla and a natural sweetener, they are quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite (equals 1/3 cup of sugar; omit if using sweetened protein powder)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt)
- 2 scoops unsweetened whey protein powder (level, not packed; 40 grams total)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
- Cooking spray (for the griddle)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, stevia glycerite, and plain Greek yogurt together until smooth and fully combined.
- Add Protein Powder: Incorporate the unsweetened whey protein powder into the wet mixture, whisking until completely smooth and well blended. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed.
- Incorporate Baking Powder: Whisk in the baking powder gently. Let the batter rest while you prepare the cooking surface; this rest allows the batter to slightly thicken, which aids in achieving fluffy pancakes.
- Heat Griddle or Skillet: Warm a nonstick griddle or a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat (use medium-low heat if on an electric stovetop). Once hot, spray the surface lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, pour small mounds of batter onto the griddle or skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 1 minute, then carefully flip the pancakes. Cook the second side for 10 to 20 seconds, ensuring not to overcook to prevent dryness or rubberiness. Adjust heat to medium-low or low as needed during cooking.
- Serve Warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm while cooking the remaining batter. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Omit stevia glycerite if using a sweetened protein powder as the sweetener is already included.
- Use unsweetened whey protein powder and level the scoops for accurate measurement and consistent texture.
- Do not overcook pancakes as they can become dry and rubbery.
- If using an electric stovetop, reduce heat to medium-low to avoid burning pancakes.
- Use a wide spatula supported by a second spatula for flipping to keep pancakes intact.
- Letting the batter rest before cooking improves fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein pancakes, fluffy pancakes, healthy breakfast, high protein breakfast, whey protein, Greek yogurt pancakes
