Name: Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings (4 pancakes each)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.25 cup vanilla protein powder; 1 ripe banana; 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup vanilla almond milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; fresh berries

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Oatmeal Protein Pancakes

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Blend rolled oats into a flour-like consistency.

In a bowl, mix blended oats, baking soda, and protein powder.

In another bowl, whisk together banana, applesauce, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until well combined. Let batter rest a few minutes.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spoon batter (~1/4 cup per pancake) onto pan.

Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with optional fresh berries.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Blend Oats into Fine Flour 🌾
Pulse rolled oats in a blender until they resemble fine flour before mixing with other ingredients—this creates a smoother batter and fluffier pancakes with better texture.
Let Batter Rest Before Cooking ⏱️
Allow the mixed batter to sit for 5 minutes before cooking; this gives the oats time to absorb liquid and the baking soda to activate, resulting in noticeably fluffier pancakes.
Use Overripe Bananas for Maximum Sweetness 🍌
Choose bananas with brown spots or slightly black skin, as they contain concentrated natural sugars that provide better sweetness without needing added sugar.
Medium-Low Heat Prevents Burnt Exteriors 🔥
Cook these protein pancakes on medium-low heat rather than high heat; the protein powder can burn quickly, and lower heat ensures the inside cooks through while the outside remains golden.
Fold in Berries at the Last Moment 🫐
Add fresh berries directly to the griddle just before flipping or fold them into batter right before cooking to prevent them from releasing excess moisture that can make pancakes soggy.