A protein packed stack of pancakes that have no oats, no bananas, no blender needed, and these protein pancakes gluten free, keto and low carb!
I was on the hunt for a Protein Pancakes recipe but I wasn’t having much success. I found that they mostly included oats or bananas or both…and you needed to use a blender! Bananas and oats are not my ideal sources of protein so I went to work making a stack of protein pancakes that were easy to make without a blender, gluten free, and are keto!
Speaking of low carb breakfast, have you tried my Keto Breakfast sandwich? Amazing!
These protein pancakes are so stupid easy and simple, you are going to be making them every week as part of your meal prep. If you have time to sit down and eat a stack of pancakes for breakfast, you should definitely give these a try.
I have a recipe for Protein Pudding that uses protein powder as well.
So the few ingredients you need for these easy protein pancakes are:
- protein powder
- eggs
- water or almond milk
- baking powder
I mixed all of those ingredients together with a whisk to form my batter.
I might sneak some chocolate chips into this keto pancake batter next time.
I got my skillet hot on the stove while I was getting my batter ready because it comes together so fast. I used a large non-stick skillet and then I used cooking spray because I do not want these to stick!
I love how these protein pancakes don’t need a blender. I love my blender, but I hate pulling it out for some reason…haha!
I actually do have another keto pancake recipe that requires a blender…so I’m not anti-blender!
The protein powder I use is Vanilla Premiere Protein Powder. I have also heard that Quest protein powder works really well. I would look for one with the lowest amount of carbs, preferably sweetened with stevia.
I used a ⅓ cup measuring cup for the perfect sized pancakes!
These protein pancakes look like they are ready to flip!
My batter usually makes 6-8 pancakes, which is perfect for 2 people, or you can save half of the pancakes in the refrigerator for the next day.
I served mine with butter, sugar free maple syrup, and a few sugar free chocolate chips.
Did you make this simple protein pancakes recipe? Tag me on Instagram so I can see! @lowcarbwithjennifer
Protein Pancakes - No Banana or Oats!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Eggs
- 2 scoops Whey Protein powder (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 6 Tablespoons Water or Almond milk
- Cooking spray, butter, or coconut oil for greasing the pan
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place a non-stick skillet on the stove over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray or use butter or coconut oil and let melt.
- Mix the eggs, protein powder, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add the water or almond milk a little at a time until the batter is pancake batter consistency. You may not need all of the water.
- Using a ⅓ cup measure, pour out the batter into the skillet. I was able to make 3 at a time. They are ready to flip when bubble start to form on the top.
- Serve with butter, sugar free syrup, and chocolate chips.
JENNIFER'S TIPS
- You can try this with other protein powders but I cannot guarantee it will work. I have heard that Quest protein powder also works well for protein recipes. It really needs to be a protein powder that tastes good on it's own!
NUTRITION
Charlotte says
i never leave comments but this recipe is amazing!! i combined protein powder flavours and it still worked a dream, love it!
James says
Followed the recipe, turned out super runny. I don’t even know how you can make 3 at a time. (1) 1/4 cup “pancake” immediately spreads the whole pan, and makes a crepe.
jenniferbanz says
Hi James, did you use the recommended protein powder?
Glorua says
I added three dischord protein powder instead of two.
Alycia says
I used Olly’s Vanilla flavored plant based protein(I cannot use any Whey protein) and it was delicious! I made 6 pancakes total and I added some banana slices to half of them for a boost of flavor! Although they were still delicious on their own. The texture was not pancake texture but more so custard-like, which I enjoyed! I’ didn’t need syrup or anything!
Lisette Callis says
some whey powder doesn’t taste nice i know.. i’m looking for one that’s right. Quest has toxins in it i don’t like..i bought their cookies and cream, maple bars, chips.. look nothing like those products nor taste like them.. bulk nutrients has nice powder in aus..they get their stuff from us so you could get it from there as well.. not totally natural.. i got some plain.. made disgusting banana pancakes lol.. will try this but halve the recipe.
LaDonna says
Is your batter runny???? They cook up ok but the batter is really watery. I use it in a Mickey Mouse waffle maker.
Jonathan says
This is amazing! I had low expectations after trying protein pancake recipes in the past but I got the craving again and I’m glad I tried this mix!! I used “MyProtein” brand vanilla whey and they turned out sweet. My girlfriend says they’re better than normal pancakes. Give em a try!
Sue says
I followed the recipe exactly and they were horrible. They were so runny they turned into one giant pancake. It was more of a crepe. Not fluffy at all. They tasted awful.I won’t be doing this again.
Stacy Poulin says
Wow. I never comment on recipes but i had to leave a note. Ive tried different protein pancakes and most don’t taste just right. These were amazing! I used BNI protein. Just amazing!
Rachel says
Just tried these this morning using Ghosts Vegan powder-pancake batter flavor. They tasted great, if a little dry! Going to try the cream cheese add in next time to see if that helps!
Stacy says
Thank you so much for this. I love pancakes but cannot have grains. I tried coconut & almond flour ones but could not find a good substitute… till now.
Lindsey says
Okay, I’M MAD because I’ve been making a version of this recipe with a banana for YEARS. I thought it NEEDED the banana… turns out, it does not. These were easier to flip, less prone to burning or sticking, and honestly almost identical in texture to the banana version. Thank you so much for this recipe, I was definitely skeptical.
Note: I substituted liquid egg whites for the eggs
Ashley says
My husband, who is a big fan of carbs, has been missing his weekend pancakes…I just made these with Quest peanut butter powder and they were really good. I also melted some peanut butter and sugar free syrup together to make a low carb topping and it was great. Definitely took care of those Sunday morning pancake cravings ?
Jennifer H White says
This is the 3rd protein recipe I have tried. I used 1 scoop of peanut butter flavored Quest protein powder with your other ingredient in half measure (wanted to see the taste). It was delicious. Fluffy and light (I did throw them in my Ninja). By far the best to date.
Dottie says
We used blue berry protein powder. They were thin but loved the taste. Finally a recipe that’s not eggy!
Kori says
I replaced the the eggs with flaxseed (1 Tbs ground flax seed and 3 Tbs water per egg) and used whole milk because that was what I had on hand. That with Quest protein powder in chocolate and chocolate chips! It’s not as low carb as the original, but I need some carbs to power me in the morning! This feels like I’m eating a brownie, but I’m getting a solid breakfast!
Christina says
How many eggs did you use per batch?
Kasey says
Can you make these with the liquid premier protein? Would you just leave out the water/almond milk? Thanks!
jenniferbanz says
Liquid protein drink would not work for this recipe
Jaime Henry says
These were really good! I topped them with peanut butter. My husband and I really enjoyed them.
Bethany Barbieri says
Hi! I recently was looking for a simple, easy, and high protein protein pancake recipe and stumbled across this recipe. I actually made them with Orgain vanilla plant-based protein powder and they turned out delicious, both texture and taste! I love eating them pre and post-workout. I just had one question though…how many pancakes is considered one serving? I would typically eat 2-3 at a time, especially since I made them rather small last time, but wanted to know what roughly the serving size should be. Thanks!
jenniferbanz says
This recipe makes 2 servings.
TG says
Not bad. I felt like they were a little dry and the eggs made them cook super quick but overall quick and easy!
Dana Williams says
Tried this out today with Quest cinnamon crunch protein powder. Delicious, it was like cheating and eating French toast!
Cheyenne says
I made these using Rivalus Clean Gainer protein powder in the creamy vanilla. They were thin but very delicious. I added some smores chocolate chips to my hubby’s and he really enjoyed them.
Angelica S. says
I used the plain quest baking protein added Stevia & Cinnamon to the batter to sweeten and they really hit the spot! With sugar free syrup and sugar free whipped cream! The best! Thanks for posting!
Jennifer says
I love these pancake but I find them to be a bit dry. I have tried using soymilk but it didn’t help so today I tried using an ounce of fat free cream cheese and that did the trick. I just microwaved the cream cheese for 15 secs and it helped make mix in well. It tastes the same just a bit smoother.
jenniferbanz says
That’s a great idea!
Jessica Allossery says
My pancakes were dry too! Thanks for the tip – I think I’m going to try adding a banana to moisten the batter a bit next time.
alis says
can you make these in a big bath and freeze them?
jenniferbanz says
I haven’t tried that but if you do, please let me know it works out for you!
Maia Layne says
Made these with chocolate chips, and used vanilla whey protein powder. tried making them before with a plant based chocolate one and it was not very good. definitely recommend this recipe! so easy and good
Manjeri says
The pancakes turned out to be terribly bitter. I’m so heartbroken
Amanda says
These were so easy and delicious! I used one scoop vanilla Shakeology and 2 scoops Vital Proteins Unflavored collagen. Added a dash of cinnamon and used Ripple unsweetened vanilla pea “milk”!!
Jessica | House Full of Summer says
Hi! Is this 252 cals per pancake? Or is this for the entire batch? Thanks!
jenniferbanz says
for half of the batch
Gracie says
I tried this with vega plant based protein and greens powder that was berry flavored, Ahmad to add Moreno water to it, but they turned out DELICIOUS. Thank you
Carly says
I used Vega vanilla protein (plant based). Mine were a bit thicker than the picture looks probably since using a different protein powder, but I didn’t mind! I was thinking I could try another tbsp of water next time. I’m newly diagnosed as gestational diabetes, so I’m happy I have these to get me through! Most recipes had bananas & oats which are blood sugar no-no’s (for me!) Looking forward to adding some variations (cinnamon) Thank you! Now I just need to find a good SF syrup!
Kalli Love says
Try ChocZero!! It is THE best all natural, sugar free syrup
Sherri Carrasco says
I’m not sure what happened but these tasted awful ? but the texture was the closest to real pancakes I’ve seen from a keto pancake recipe before… maybe it was the protein powder I used? I’ll try again for sure! Love your recipes! Thank you for experimenting in your kitchen so I don’t have too!!
jenniferbanz says
Yeah, if your protein powder is not tasty, your pancakes are not going to be good.
Jordan says
Its the baking soda use less … Im actually going to try making stiff egg whites next time and then folding the protein in instead of baking powder
daryl marie says
The recipe calls for baking powder not baking soda.
Rebekah E says
What was your proportion prefer!
Terri Haarz says
My husband made these for me today using a Quest vanilla. They are so good! Next time I may add some lemon zest and blueberries.
jenniferbanz says
Lemon and blueberries are the perfect combo!
Tara says
Definetly 5 stars. Exactly what I was looking for, knowing going in that these were not ‘real’ pancakes. They turned out dry but I dip them in a little Greek yogurt and they are YUM. I made it using Dyna Whey Banana Chocolate protein powder which is cost effective ( I bought it at superstore) and low carb and I tripled the recipe and added some almond butter. You could also dip them in sugar free syrup. Thank you very much !
Laura says
I have made these successfully with GNC brand protein powder (and added Pumpkin pie spice for a bit more flavor) and they were delicious and a fluffy texture. I also experimented with Bone Broth protein powder- but they’re basically inedible. Very salty. I had to throw out the batter.
Diane says
I know many don’t care for bananas, but in the second batch I added a banana and cinnamon and the taste really was great. Also used one whole egg and 1/4 c egg beaters and that worked just fine. Will try adding some fruit like blueberries or maybe peanut butter powder the next time. My husband liked both, especially since they were only 2 freestyle WW points for the whole batch versus the Kodiak which is 11 pts for a 1 cup bath.
Lorraine says
Perfect! Looking for ways to utilize a tub o’ whey power! Yummy, texture great. Worked fine with coconut milk (carton type). Thanks!
Ss says
Even im on a ww sp.. but this one is also low fat low points!!!! I made it just after i found it immediately. Its exactly as i wanted low points liw fat loq carbs high protein.. i didnt lije tge banana ones. I used Kazein(newzeland whey vanilla) it was a little rubbery.. i dnt knw but still nice. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Bowen says
Great taste but the texture is a little gritty, that’s to be expected though!
Annette says
Is the nutrition information that you included for the entire recipe or for 2 pancakes out of possible 6?
jenniferbanz says
It’s for 1/2 of the recipe
Alicia Ferguson says
If I made these ahead would they freeze well? 🙂
jenniferbanz says
I am not sure, they might?
Melody says
I just made these this morning, turned out pretty good although a little bit dry but I will definitely will be making them again. I used Premium Gold 100% whey powder double rich chocolate flavor. They tasted a lot like cake which I am absolutely ok with! Thanks for the recipe.
Stephanie says
Thanks for making me waste my protein. These came out terrible.
jenniferbanz says
The recipe states: “You can try this with other protein powders but I cannot guarantee it will work. I have heard that Quest protein powder also works well for protein recipes. It really needs to be a protein powder that tastes good on it’s own!”
Steph says
Wow. Why is this comment so mean? And could you have made an error? Mine were great!
Kelly says
Can I add a tablespoon or two of Bob’s Red Mill gluten free baking flour and use egg whites instead of 2 eggs? Also can I use orgain plant based whey free protein powder because I can’t tolerate whey.
jenniferbanz says
I am not sure but let us know if you give it a try!
Darcy says
I received a free sample of the vanilla bean Orgain protein powder in the mail, and just tried it this morning in this recipe – delicious! It’s a good vanilla flavor, and has a great airy/spongy pancake consistency. I used water as my liquid, and served with sugar free syrup. I might even buy some Orgain powder to keep around for making these!
Thanks for sharing the recipe, Jennifer!
karen says
Hi – I’ve been making mine with just egg whites and it is runny but I like it that way because than I eat it as a crepe with berries inside of it. I make a batch to last me through the week.
Dian Adiwaskitarini says
Fantastic recipe! I followed the recipe with minor tweaks:
(I used Optimum Nutrion 100% whey in Vanilla flavor) I found the batter was too runny, so i added a few Tbsp of Almond Flour til i got the right consistency. Also added a pinch of salt & cinnamon. It turned out great!
This recipe came to 9 medium sized pancakes. I only eat 2 pcs, and saved the rest in the fridge so i can just reheat.
katie pine says
Yummy! I only changed one thing- Instead of two whole eggs, I used one egg white and one whole egg. Tasted delicious. I used whey vanilla protein and it gave a nice vanilla flavor to the pancake. I noticed using any less than two scoops powder makes this runny, you definitely need the 2 full scoops!
karen says
hi can you tell me how many pancakes are in a serving size for this recipe? thank you
jenniferbanz says
The recipe only serves 2 so however many pancakes you make, divide by 2.
karen says
I’ve been making them with only egg whites. It does come out runny but it makes a crepe. I roll them up berries and little bit of cinnamon inside of it. I make a big enough batch to last me the week. It quick, nutritious and best of all delicious!!
bobby says
do you just store them in the fridge for a week? or freezer?
Jan says
Thanks, Jennifer, mine came out really delicious and absolutely perfect!! I added two teaspoons of oat FIBER for flavor which is low carb, used Trader Joes’s egg replacers, cinnamon, had to add bit more almond milk/water than recipe says and my protein is Met RX vanilla whey protein powder. ..all in all, really good! I’ve experimented w almond flour, coconut etc, but these are much better imo. Topped it w/ my own maple extract syrup w stevia that I make and added a little bit of frozen berries from Costco, that I heat in micro, add a bit of stevia for berry topping. Loved it! Thanks so much for recipe..my new go to low carb pancakes!!
Jane S says
can i use vega vanilla protein powder if i keep everything else the same?
jenniferbanz says
yes, but I am not sure about the taste of that one
Hilly says
I was looking for simple, high protein, low carb pancakes which didn’t use banana or oats, so these were great! Just whisked up in a jug – no messing about with a blender and lots of ingredients. I used plain whey powder with some vanilla essence, so they were a bit bland, and a bit too fluffy (might’ve overdone the bp), but a good starting point to experiment with flavours (more vanilla essence or add cacao or peanut butter powder etc. and may try with just egg whites). Should be ideal for taking to work, too, and reheating in the toaster 🙂 Many thanks!
Joy Baguisa says
Delicious! I spent $7 on a store bought protein pancake flour.
Your was light and has very simple ingredients. I feel like you can make a cake batter out of this. Thank you for your recipe 🙂
Caryn says
I have made these countless times, and in large batches. They always turn out soft and fluffy! One tablespoon of batter (to make a mini pancake) comes out at 19 calories each – awesome! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
jenniferbanz says
Awesome! Thanks for the review!
Kriatal says
I did the recipe just like stated and none is thicker then the one in the video and the color is different, did you add more water in the video? I used premier protein vanilla.
jenniferbanz says
I did a lot of testing to make them perfect which resulted in adding less water. I also used a different protein powder in the video.
Collette says
How much is a scoop of protein powder as all brands have different scoops.
jenniferbanz says
1/2 cup
Brittany says
I used Unjury Vanilla protein powder, I found these to be not as fluffly but a nice crisp bottom to them and intense with flavor !!!!! Will def eat again!
Kim Gelder says
Thank you! Thank you!! This was a really nice substitute. Boyfriend and I loved it.
Maybe next time we will just use egg whites, but dang sooo satisfying.
Laura says
These were a little “eggy” but the consistency was perfect. I used coconut protein powder and added some sucanat and vanilla. My husband even liked them! Thanks for an easy, delicious recipe!
jenniferbanz says
SO glad you liked them! The eggy taste is mostly from the yolks, so you could use the egg white equivalent of the whole egg.
Kevin says
Tried making this the first time. They tasted rubbery and looked like crepes more than pancakes. But it was better than not having pancakes at all. Might be the protein I used. I used isopure vanilla protein and cashew milk instead of almond milk. Also ran out out of baking powder, used baking soda instead (used less since it’s stronger). Will try to experiment more with this recipe. Love pancakes too much, but I want to watch my carbs.
P.S. I’m not a baker and sucks at cooking in general
catwoman says
To Kevin – the baking soda/baking powder switch may have been your problem. Baking soda needs an acid to work, and baking powder does not. There isn’t any acid in this recipe, so that’s likely what caused the problem.
alexis Ciccarelli says
omg these are so good!! thanks for uploading this recipe, i’m always looking for easy to make, super low carb recipes that don’t feel low carb! i baked these for a few minutes with a teaspoon or so of butter on top and then used the walden farms maple walnut syrup and real butter on top, my new favorite recipe!!
*i think it matters what protein powder you use, too… quest is by far the best one for baking that i’ve tried
Mimi says
It was good but ended up sort of rubbery like an egg.
TJ says
It’s really taste like rubber…. I’m using ON Gold standard 100% whey.
Me Need HELP… ?
jenniferbanz says
It really needs to be a protein powder that is flavored, like vanilla Quest or Vanilla Premiere protein
Jen says
The first time I tried this recipe I made pancakes using Bluebonnet Whey Protein in the Original flavor and the pancakes came out amazing. Second time I made waffles which also came out amazing. I added one tablespoon extra of protein powder to the recipe for the waffles. Sometimes I spread almond butter on the waffles. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!!
Patty Loving says
Amazing! Used low carb vanilla flavor protien powder and vanilla flavor almond milk! I also added just a pinch of baking soda and the pancakes came out soooo fluffy with a little saltiness to the taste
Cant wait to try your other recipes!!
Elisha D Joseph says
I LOVE YOU!!! I have been looking for ways to keep me motivated to eating healthy while keeping my carbs in check! I made this with my Syntax Chocolate Whey Shake Protein and added a touch of cinnamon. I used water instead of the milk so I can save some more carbs for the peanut butter i wanted haha! But these are awesome! Thank you so much! I love you!!!!
jenniferbanz says
Lol! So glad you like them!
Connie says
I love peanut butter too, so I used peanut butter marshmallow Trutein powder to make these, and it was AMAZING!!
Carmen Wong Fisch says
The pancake looks great but mouth feel a bit on the dry side. My family said sand storm. I wonder how I can tweak it to nice and moist. Do you have any recommendation?
jenniferbanz says
You could add less protein powder or a little milk
Eric says
I can’t get these right. My battery simply won’t thicken to be a better. I followed the instructions to a t and it’s still this soupy mess. I even tried adding another egg some more powder and some milk to help theciken. Any advice.
jenniferbanz says
additional egg and milk will make it thinner. Only more protein powder will thicken it.
Jen says
I just made these– they’re really good. I used GNC (vanilla something) powder and almond milk. The plain pancake had a slight egg taste but was still okay. I made my own blackberry syrup heated with a tbsp of honey and it was delicious. I might try peanut butter when I’m short on fat and protein for the day.
My Fitness Pal totaled the macros for 1/2 the pancake recipe as: 184 cal, 6.2 fat, 2.8 carbs, 28 protein.
Thanks for the recipe!
Wendy says
Thank you!!!! DELICIOUS!!!! I added a bit of apple pie spice for fun! So happy to have found your recipe!
Karen Hepburn says
Can I use whey protein?
jenniferbanz says
yes
Rachel says
I’m not the best cook but I done myself proud making these. Delicious ?
If I can make them then anyone can!
How long does the batter mixture keep in the fridge?
Carrie says
These were heavenly! I added powdered peanut butter (PB2) and it was very good. And they cooked beautifully in my Mickey Mouse pancake maker!
jenniferbanz says
Awesome!
Crystel says
Did you use the PB2 in place of the protein powder?
Mindy says
Thank you so much for this recipe I’ve been doing keto and cant eat anymore bacon and eggs, it was really good and less carbs than the mixes.
rylee says
Are these low carb pancakes?
jenniferbanz says
Yes, if you use a low carb protein powder
dayna says
Really loved these! I used my bar one protein powder and the taste was great! Just found the consistency a bit watery and the pancakes didn’t keep form in the pan. Is there something else I need to add or just add less water?
jenniferbanz says
Just less water
Nicole says
I make these 4 or 5 times a week. Especially after a heavy leg day! I make mine with egg whites. I still got that protein taste. Playing with other things to hide it better.
sarah says
this looks great, especially since I’m going to use chocolate powder. yay
jenniferbanz says
YUM!
LC says
Finally a protein pancake that doesn’t have bananas and oatmeal! Thank you, Thank you!! I’m eager to try this and I already have all the ingredients.
jenniferbanz says
You will love them!
Courtney says
You had me at “No Bananas”! I hate those vile creatures! I can’t wait to try this
jenniferbanz says
I know, right!
Kristen says
This looks delicious and perfect for Christmas morning
jenniferbanz says
Yep! They would be an easy Christmas morning breakfast!
Ali Randall says
I use a flavorless protein powder because my kids don’t like the flavored ones. I will have to give this recipe a try.
jenniferbanz says
If you use flavorless you might want to add some sweetener so they don’t just taste like eggs.
Anjali says
love the protein and love that it’s only 4 ingredients!
jenniferbanz says
That’s my favorite part!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
These look like perfect post-workout pancakes!
jenniferbanz says
Definitely!
Michael Mansberry says
These are awesome!! I’ve made these several times. Much better with almond milk
Traci says
I think I’m the only person who doesn’t use protein powder…and might be missing out. These look fabulous, Jennifer! Thanks for sharing.
jenniferbanz says
It does add a nice boost!
Denise PARR says
I’ve looked everywhere, but, I can’t find the carb count, net carbs. Also, for the other pancake recipe. Thank you for your time
Ann Rocha says
I’d like to know the carb count, too. Can’t wait to have pancakes again!
jenniferbanz says
It really depends on the protein powder you use.
Katt Franich says
I think it just depends on the protien powder you use, they all seem to have a different carb count. 🙂
Lindsey Gustafson says
Just log your ingredients into myfitnesspal