Protein Power Pancakes (Print Version)

Fluffy, protein-packed breakfast made with Greek yogurt and oat flour for sustained energy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 cup oat flour (or rolled oats blended to fine powder)
06 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or sugar)

→ For Cooking

10 - Butter or oil for greasing pan

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in large bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Mix oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and sweetener in separate bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
04 - Heat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat if browning too quickly.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. Serve warm with preferred toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Protein powder and Greek yogurt pack 16 grams of protein per serving without that chalky aftertaste
  • The texture is incredibly fluffy—you would never guess these are healthy
  • Mixing the batter takes literally five minutes, perfect for busy weekday mornings
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes tough pancakes, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking improves texture dramatically
  • Medium heat is crucial—too high burns the outside while leaving the inside raw
03 -
  • Test your pan temperature with a tiny bit of batter first—it should sizzle gently, not violently
  • If using vanilla protein powder, reduce vanilla extract to 1/2 teaspoon to avoid overwhelming flavor
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