It is official…I am addicted!  I recently posted Pumpkin Protein Pancakes and was eating them daily, until I found these!  If you are looking for a protein pancake that is gluten free, dairy free (depending on protein powder used), and more “pancake-like”,  this is it!  A friend introduced me to these and I have eaten them almost every day since she did so!  In the past couple of weeks, I have made these a number of different ways, as the base is very versatile.  I am still experimenting, but I wanted to share with you so that you don’t miss out!  Who knows, maybe you will experiment as well and have another variation to share!

Protein Pancakes:

1 Banana (I prefer using a green tip banana)

1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

2 Egg Whites

1T. Flax Meal

Blend all ingredients in a blender, coat a pan or griddle with a little coconut oil, and cook just the way you would a normal pancake, cooking 2-3 minutes/side.  That’s it!

Some of the variations that I have tried:

• Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and vanilla (always)
• 4T. Canned Pumpkin and Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 4T. Mashed Sweet Potato and 1-2T. Unsweetened Applesauce (instead of the banana)
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Shaved 90% Dark Chocolate

A couple variations that I have thought of trying:

• Chocolate Protein Powder or another flavor…I have heard that there is a cinnamon roll protein powder out there…YUM!
• Adding PB2 
• Adding Unsweetened Coconut

You can also top them with just about anything that you like.  I have topped them with:

• 1 Apple, chopped, and heated in the microwave with cinnamon for 1-2 minutes
• Almond Butter/Peanut Butter
• More Cinnamon 🙂
• Fresh Berries or Peaches

Other options that friends have tried:

• Real Maple Syrup (just like real pancakes!)
• Drizzle of Honey
• Jelly/Jam

What variation are you going to try?