Name: Banana Protein Pancake Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, mashed; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (25-30g protein per scoop); 1 large egg; 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk); 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative); 1 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter); 1/4 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or cashews); 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds; 1/2 sliced banana (optional)

Description

If you’re looking for a naturally sweet and nourishing breakfast or post-workout treat, then this Banana Protein Pancake Bowl is the perfect recipe for you.

Ingredients

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1 ripe banana, mashed
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (25-30g protein per scoop)
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt

For the toppings:

1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
1 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/4 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or cashews)
1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
1/2 sliced banana (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the pancake base: In a bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the protein powder, egg, almond milk, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. Pour small portions of the batter onto the skillet to form pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Assemble the pancake bowl: Stack the pancakes in a bowl and top with Greek yogurt, almond butter, mixed nuts, chia seeds, and sliced banana for extra sweetness.
Serve and enjoy: Dig in and enjoy your high-protein banana pancake bowl—packed with over 30g of protein to help you recover and stay full!

Notes

You can make the recipe even higher in protein by adding an additional scoop of protein powder or more Greek yogurt as a topping.
Customize the toppings based on your preference for added texture and flavor.
To make this even higher-protein, try adding a scoop of collagen peptides or hemp protein to the batter. You can also top it with a protein-rich nut butter to further increase the protein content! Enjoy your filling and nourishing meal, perfect for refuelling after a workout or as a delicious breakfast.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: BREAKFAST
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: per serving
Calories: 460
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 270mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 180mg