Protein Power Pancakes (Printer-friendly)

Fluffy Greek yogurt pancakes loaded with protein for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 cup oat flour or rolled oats blended to fine powder
06 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or sugar; optional)

→ Cooking

10 - Butter or oil for greasing the pan

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and sweetener.
03 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set.
06 - Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as necessary. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get genuinely full pancakes that taste indulgent but actually fuel your body with real protein, not just empty carbs.
  • They come together faster than you'd think, so even on rushed mornings there's no excuse to skip a real breakfast.
  • The texture is impossibly fluffy despite having zero flour, which surprises people every single time.
02 -
  • If your batter seems too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time rather than all at once, because overly thin batter spreads too much and cooks unevenly.
  • The bubbles forming on top are your timer—they mean the bottom is cooked through and it's safe to flip without the pancake falling apart.
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter—it mixes more evenly and creates more consistent pancakes without lumps.
  • If you're using unflavored protein powder instead of vanilla, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to keep the flavor profile from tasting one-note.
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