This 3 ingredient excessive protein pancake bowl comes collectively in lower than 5 minutes and is filled with 18 grams of protein. Itβs the last word fast and simple breakfast recipe!
Need extraΒ excessive protein breakfasts? Attempt myΒ protein waffles,Β protein baked oatmeal or these baked egg cups.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy substances β You solely want 3 substances to make this recipe.
- Fast and simple β It cooks up in a single bowl in simply 90 seconds within the microwave making it the proper recipe for busy mornings.
- Protein-packed β This recipe is loaded with 18 grams of protein due to the protein pancake combine and egg whites.
Elements Wanted
- protein pancake combine β I used Birch Benders plant protein pancake and waffle combine, however be happy to make use of your favourite protein pancake combine.
- egg whites β as a substitute of water weβre utilizing liquid egg whites, which provides extra protein and helps the pancake bowl fluff up.
- mashed banana β provides pure sweetness and extra moisture, serving to to create a wonderfully tender texture.
Recipe Variations
- Chocolate: Add Β½-1 tablespoon of cocoa powder into the batter for a chocolatey twist. You would possibly want a contact extra egg whites or some water to get the correct consistency. Prime with chocolate chips earlier than microwaving.
- Apple: Swap the mashed banana with ΒΌ cup applesauce and add a splash of cinnamon for an apple pie taste. And make sure you high this pancake bowl with chopped apples and maple syrup. You may additionally make the baked apple topping from my apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe. Yum!
- Pumpkin: Swap the mashed banana with ΒΌ cup pumpkin puree and add a splash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a fall-inspired pumpkin model.
How you can Make a Protein Pancake Bowl
Step 1: Stir the mashed banana, pancake combine and egg whites collectively in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step 2: Microwave on excessive for 90 seconds, or till the pancake is about and a toothpick comes out clear. Add your favourite toppings and revel in!
Substitutions & Notes
- Egg-Free/Vegan: Ensure youβre utilizing a vegan protein powder and you can attempt swapping the egg whites with ΒΌ cup water. Only a be aware, that this may scale back the quantity of protein within the pancake bowl.
- Gluten-free: Ensure youβre utilizing a gluten-free protein pancake combine.
- Banana: If you happen toβre not a fan of bananas or simply in search of a change, attempt ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce as a substitute of the banana.
Protein Pancake Bowl Topping Concepts
Toppings are the perfect half about consuming pancakes, am I proper?! Listed below are some concepts:
- Maple syrupΒ βΒ I like including a drizzle of maple syrup to my pancake bowl. Extremely advocate!
- FruitΒ βΒ You mayβt go flawed with recent fruit. Banana slices, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and peaches would all be scrumptious. For one more fruity topping concept do that strawberry chia jam.
- Nut butterΒ βΒ I like including a drizzle of almond butter or peanut butter to my pancakes together with maple syrup! For a nut-free choice use sunflower seed butter.
- Greek Yogurt β For some extra protein high your pancake with a scoop of Greek yogurt. I personally love doing this.
- Nuts and seedsΒ β For some crunch, high your pancake bowl with chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts or almonds. Seeds like sunflower seeds, pepitas, chia seeds or hemp seeds would additionally make for a terrific addition.
- Granola β For a candy crunch high your pancake bowl with this selfmade granola.
- Chocolate chipsΒ βΒ Earlier than cooking, high your pancake batter with chocolate chips for some chocolatey goodness. Iβve been lovingΒ Lilyβs chocolate chipsΒ as they’re dairy-free and low sugar!
Can I Make This Recipe With no Microwave?
Sadly not, this recipe was designed to be made within the microwave. If you happen to donβt personal a microwave and need to make protein-packed pancakes I recommend making my protein pancakes as a substitute.
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