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4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes

Simple protein pancakes made with mashed banana, egg whites, baking powder, and optional protein powder.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cupbananamashed
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1 tablespoonvanilla protein powderoptional chocolate protein powder

Instructions

Instructions

  • Place 1/2 cup mashed banana in a mixing bowl.
  • Add 3 egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder to the bowl. If using protein powder, add 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder (or chocolate) now.
  • Whisk the ingredients until the batter is smooth and no large banana pieces remain. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray it with non-stick spray.
  • Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet for each pancake, leaving space between pancakes.
  • Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until bubbles form in the center and the edges look set.
  • Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, spraying the skillet as needed between batches.
  • Serve the pancakes warm.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Nonstick Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

Protein powder is optional; use vanilla or chocolate protein powder as preferred.