In those days, it was believed that good eating habits meant giving up all the things you loved to eat. Now, instead of telling everyone they should just eat broccoli, chicken, and rice while drinking a protein shake for dessert, we've learned how to make fitness food fun, tasty, and nutritious.
Pancakes are a favorite breakfast food—a childhood treat that we enjoy eating even more as we get older. However, if you're on a fitness journey and want to become healthier, finding pancakes that are both delicious and packed with beneficial ingredients can be a daunting task. Luckily, we've got you covered.
In this post, we’ll show you some of the best low-calorie, protein-rich, healthy pancake recipes we’ve tried and tested, so you can enjoy your favorite dessert while still Go for the best shape.
Now, without further delay, let’s get started.
The Best Low-Calorie Protein Pancake Recipes
There are tons of low-calorie protein pancake recipes out there – some vegan, some gluten-free, and you can find their commitment to like the “real” stuff under every post. However, we feel confident that we've managed to collect and test the truly best pancake recipes that are high in protein, low in calories, and perfect for Sunday brunch or late night Friday dinner.
Flourless Protein Pancakes
Let’s start with a recipe that’s truly low-calorie, healthy, and gluten-free. These flourless pancakes are so easy to make, you only need four ingredients: Good taste Protein powder, egg whites, milk and bananas. Additionally, you can add other fruits to the mix, such as blueberries or strawberries, for extra flavor and texture. One portion consists of two pancakes and is made with:
- 8 egg whites
- 2 scoops of protein powder
- 1 whole banana
- Regular or dairy-free milk available as needed
- extra fruit
The entire serving size is about 235 calories, so feel free to top your pancakes with some maple syrup or your favorite jam and nut butter combination.
Protein pancakes without bananas
Those who don't like the taste of bananas may find it difficult to find good protein pancake recipes. Thankfully, we've found the right product for you. It's easy to make, requiring only five ingredients, and the texture is very close to the pancakes you remember from childhood. For this recipe you will need:
- a whole egg
- 30 grams or one scoop of protein powder (preferably plain, like vanilla or chocolate)
- 30g oat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- About 100ml of milk of your choice
The entire serving contains approximately 333.1 calories and over 37 grams of protein. If you want it to be more like a crepe, you can add more protein powder/flour and more milk until you get the desired runny consistency. For toppings, you can choose to use extra fruit, some honey, or, if you want something a little more exotic, a combination of feta cheese (for added protein) and your favorite jam.
Vegan Protein Pancakes
To cover all the bases, in addition to giving you a protein pancake recipe without flour or banana, we will also share with you at the end vegetarian Protein Pancakes Recipe. This might surprise most of you, but the recipe for these is actually pretty simple, requiring only six ingredients. Those are:
- ⅓ cup oat flour or almond flour
- 25 grams or one scoop of vegan protein powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons nut butter or oil
Additionally, you can add some sugar or sweetener to make the batter sweeter, especially if you use unflavored protein powder. Here, you can also choose from a variety of toppings, from maple syrup and honey to more fruits and even some vegan peanut butter alternatives. It's also important to add that if you choose to use almond flour instead of oats, the recipe will be higher in calories but also higher in protein.
In summary
We hope you try the recipes we share with you and find them as delicious as we do. Remember, in order for food to taste great, it has to be made from quality ingredients, so make sure you get a quality protein powder that's also delicious on its own, which will make all your recipes that much sweeter. As always, we'd love to hear what you think about protein pancakes and how to make them so they're delicious, nutritious, and in line with your fitness goals – let us know in the comments.
