🥞 Dreaming of a healthy, quick, and delicious breakfast? These whey protein pancakes are exactly what you need! Easy to make, packed with protein, and perfect for keeping you going all morning, they’ll quickly become a morning staple. ☀️
💪 Why adopt these whey protein pancakes?
- ✅ Rich in protein to support your muscles and energy
- 🌿 Healthy and natural, with no added sugar (if you use fruit or nut butter toppings)
- ⚡ Quick and easy: preparation in less than 10 minutes
🛒 Ingredients for 4-5 pancakes
- 🌾 100g of oat flakes (or oat flour)
- 🍫 1 scoop (25-30 g) of whey chocolate
- 🍌 1 ripe banana
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🥛 120 ml of milk (cow, almond or soy)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt 🧂
- ✨ Optional: cinnamon, vanilla, nuts or chocolate chips
👨🍳 Step-by-step preparation
1. 🍌 Prepare the banana
Mash the banana in a bowl until you get a smooth puree.
2. Mix the liquid ingredients
Add the eggs and milk to the mashed banana, then mix until smooth.
3. Prepare the dry ingredients
In another bowl, mix the oat flakes, whey protein, baking powder, and salt.
4. 🔀 Combine the mixtures
Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix until you obtain a smooth batter. If the batter is too thick, add a little milk.
5. 🍳 Cooking the pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with a little oil or coconut butter. Pour a ladleful of batter for each pancake.
- ⏳ Cook until bubbles appear on the surface.
- 🔄 Gently turn over and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.
6. 😋 Gourmet tasting
Serve hot with your favorite toppings: 🍓 fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or 🥜 peanut butter.
🎨 Variations and tips
- 🍫 Chocolate and indulgence : add 1 tablespoon of cocoa.
- 🌴 Exotic coconut : incorporate 2 tablespoons of grated coconut and a few pieces of pineapple.
- 💪 Extra protein : add 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese or skyr.
- 🍌 Without banana : replace with 50 ml of extra milk and a little unsweetened applesauce.
💡 Handy tip : prepare your pancakes in advance and freeze them ❄️. Reheat them in the toaster for a quick and protein-packed breakfast!
🏁 Conclusion
This whey protein pancake recipe is perfect for a quick, delicious, and nutritious breakfast 🌟. With a little creativity in the toppings, you can vary the flavors and keep your mornings motivating and energizing! 🚀