Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pancakes 🥞🍌
Want a breakfast that fuels your day *and* tastes like dessert? These Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pancakes are fluffy, naturally sweet, and packed with protein. Whether you’re post-workout or just craving a nourishing morning treat, this recipe delivers the goods—no protein powder needed! 💚🥄
Why You’ll Flip for These Pancakes 💚
- ✅ Protein-Packed: Keeps you full and energized.
- ✅ No Refined Sugar: Sweetened naturally with banana.
- ✅ Easy to Make: Just a blender and skillet needed.
- ✅ Kid-Friendly: A hit with picky eaters, too!
🥞 Protein Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana 🍌
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter 🥜
- ½ tsp vanilla extract 🌿
- ½ tsp baking powder 🧪
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional) 🌰
- Coconut oil or butter for cooking 🧈
- Optional toppings: sliced banana, crushed nuts, maple syrup 🍯
👩🍳 Instructions
- Add the banana, eggs, peanut butter, vanilla, baking powder, and cinnamon to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium and add a small amount of oil.
- Pour batter into small circles (about ¼ cup each) and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and set.
- Stack ’em up and top with your faves—banana slices, crushed almonds, or a drizzle of syrup. 🥞
💡 Tips for Perfect Pancakes
- ✨ Thicker batter? Add 1 tbsp of oats to the mix.
- ✨ Extra protein? Stir in 1 tbsp chia or flaxseeds.
- ✨ Vegan swap: Use flax eggs and almond butter instead.
- ✨ Meal prep: Make a big batch and freeze for busy mornings.
Stack Up Your Morning Energy! 💚
Tried this recipe? Let me know how your pancakes turned out below! 💬 Tag me on Pinterest to show off your stack—and keep flipping delicious, healthy vibes into every morning.