This Chocolate Protein Pancakes recipe will make you fall in love with healthy pancakes.
This recipe is definitely on my top 5 pancake recipes of all time. Some of my other favorites are Healthy Chocolate Pancakes, Banana Oat Blender Pancakes, Apple Cinnamon Oat Bran Pancakes.
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If there was one recipe I've made the most in my lifetime since starting this blog, it would be these Chocolate Pancakes. Without fail, every time I sit down to enjoy these, I think to myself, "I can't believe I get to enjoy pancakes while also taking care of my health."
I love pancakes, and so I wanted to create a recipe I really enjoyed that enabled me to still get pancakes in my life but also follow my clean eating, high-protein lifestyle.
And I think I nailed it.
If you like my Chocolate Pancake Recipe, then you will like my Banana Protein Pancakes, Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes, and my Lemon Blueberry Protein Pancakes for a simple yet delicious protein boost.
Ingredients For Chocolate Protein Pancakes
Banana: Any ripe bananas will do for this recipe. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the pancakes. (I also use bananas in my Banana Protein Pancakes).
Rolled oats: I like to use rolled oats instead of flour in this pancake recipe to add in the benefits of oats. Avoid quick oat because they are more processed than rolled oats.
Protein powder (chocolate): Using protein powder as a substitute for flour in your pancakes is a fantastic way to add additional protein. It's important to get a high-quality protein powder, so I love my Cleanish Brand Vanilla Bean plant-based protein powder. This is the same protein powder I use in my other Protein Pancake Recipes.
Cocoa Powder: I recommend using 100% cacao powder for this recipe to avoid any added sugars. My favorite is Nestle Special Dark, but many great brands exist.
Eggs: Eggs are the glue that holds these pancakes together. If you want to avoid eggs, you could use unsweetened applesauce. For less fat and more protein, opt for egg whites instead.
Cinnamon: While not a vital ingredient to make the pancakes work, I like adding a little cinnamon to increase the depth of flavor and sweetness of the pancakes. This can be omitted if you'd prefer.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth
Step 2: Heat a griddle or a frying pan and add a little coconut oil, then pour the pancake batter into the pan, about ¼ cup per pancake and cook for 2-4 minutes or until the edges start to harden. Then flip the pancake over, and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
FAQs
How To Meal Prep Pancakes
You can easily make your protein pancakes ahead of time, using either of the methods below:
- Meal Prep Protein Pancakes. Completely cook the pancakes and then store them in an air-tight container in the fridge. (For more help on how to pick the best containers, check out my Ultimate Guide On The Best Meal Prep Containers.) When ready to eat, just reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. The meal-prepped pancakes will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Frozen Protein Pancakes. Follow all the steps to cook the pancakes, then allow them to cool and freeze them. To prevent the pancakes from sticking, freeze individually on a baking sheet in the freezer, then gather them and store together in a re-usable storage bag. When ready to eat, remove from the freezer and either allow to thaw overnight or reheat in the microwave for 1-3 minutes until heated. Frozen protein pancakes will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How Long Does Chocolate Protein Pancakes Last?
They can last from 5-7 days, if you store them correctly. Make sure to store them in an air-tight container for best results.
