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Protein Pancakes: 3-Ingredient Recipe

Fluffy protein pancakes using just bananas, eggs, and oats. 25g protein, naturally sweet, ready in 10 minutes.

Prep5 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Serves1

By Seb · April 2026

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Protein Pancakes: 3-Ingredient Recipe

25g Protein, Naturally Sweet

These pancakes are magic. Three ingredients, blender to plate in 10 minutes, and genuinely filling. The banana provides sweetness so you don't need syrup.


Macros (Per Serving - 4 pancakes)

| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | |----------|---------|-------|-----| | 380 kcal | 25g | 48g | 12g |


Ingredients

| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |------------|--------|------| | Banana (ripe) | 1 large | £0.20 | | Eggs | 2 large | £0.30 | | Oats | 40g | £0.05 | | Protein powder (optional) | 1/2 scoop | £0.40 | | Cinnamon | 1/4 tsp | £0.02 | | Butter (for pan) | 1 tsp | £0.08 |

Total: £1.05 + optional protein £0.40 = £1.05-1.45


Method

Step 1: Blend

Blend banana, eggs, oats, and cinnamon until smooth (30 seconds).

Step 2: Rest

Let batter sit 2 minutes. It thickens slightly.

Step 3: Cook

Heat butter in non-stick pan. Pour 4 small circles of batter.

Step 4: Flip

Cook 2 minutes until bubbles form. Flip, cook 1 minute more.

Step 5: Serve

Top with Greek yogurt, berries, or nut butter.


Tips

Ripe bananas essential: Brown spots = natural sweetness

Don't overblend: 30 seconds max or they get gummy

Low heat: Medium-low prevents burning

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Toppings That Add Protein

  • Greek yogurt + 10g protein
  • Peanut butter + 8g protein
  • Protein spread + 15g protein
  • Mixed seeds + 5g protein

Variations

Chocolate: Add 1 tsp cocoa powder Berry: Fold in frozen berries Vanilla: Add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Savory: Skip banana, add cheese and herbs


Last updated: April 2026

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