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Protein pancakes are an excellent choice if you're trying to cut calories but still want a delicious meal. Instead of regular flour, you use protein powder to make these healthy, nutrient-packed pancakes. You can easily customize them with your favorite fruits and toppings. Protein pancakes are a great source of energy for a busy day or simply a healthier alternative to regular pancakes.
Ingredients
Basic Protein Pancakes
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons (40g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 6 tablespoons (90ml) water or almond milk
- Non-stick spray, butter, or coconut oil
Preparation for 2 servings
Banana Protein Pancakes
- 1 banana
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons (40g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (2g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (2g) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.5g) cinnamon powder
- Non-stick spray, butter, or coconut oil
Preparation for 2 servings
Steps
Make Basic Protein Pancakes
Mix eggs, protein powder, baking powder, and water in a large bowl. Crack 2 eggs into the bowl, adding both the egg whites and yolks. Then, add 2 tablespoons (40g) of protein powder, 1 teaspoon (5g) of baking powder, and 6 tablespoons (90ml) of water. Use a whisk to combine the ingredients until you have a thick, smooth batter with an even texture and color.
- If you prefer a fluffier and richer texture, you can substitute almond milk for the water.
- The batter will be somewhat thick but still thinner than regular pancake batter.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and grease the bottom of the pan. Place the non-stick pan on the stove. Lightly spray it with non-stick oil or use coconut oil or butter for added flavor. Let the pan heat for 1-2 minutes while you prepare the batter.
- If you're using butter, start with low heat to prevent burning while you measure out the batter.
Use a measuring cup to pour the batter into the pan for easy pouring. You can either pour the batter directly into a measuring cup or scoop it with a spoon. Once in the cup, scrape off any excess batter from the sides with a spoon. This way, you can pour the batter neatly from the spout of the measuring cup, ensuring accurate portioning for each pancake.
- If you're not aiming for perfect measurements, you can eyeball the batter and make about 3 pancakes. However, keep in mind that larger pancakes will take longer to cook than smaller ones.
Pour 3 pancakes into the pan, keeping a 2.5-5cm gap between each. Use the measuring cup to pour 80ml of batter for each pancake into the pan. Leave some space between each pancake so that they don't overlap.
- Your pancakes will be about 8-13 cm in diameter.
- Wait 2-3 seconds after pouring each pancake to allow the batter to spread before adding the next one.
- If you're using butter to grease the pan, turn the heat down to medium just before adding the batter.
Flip the pancake once bubbles start to form on the surface. After 3-4 minutes of cooking, you'll notice bubbles forming on the surface of the pancake. This indicates that the bottom is cooked. Use a spatula to slide under the pancake and quickly flip it over with a wrist twist. Try to flip each pancake back to the exact spot where you originally poured the batter into the pan.
Tip: The timing for bubble formation depends on the pancake size. If you're making 4 pancakes, bubbles will appear after 3 minutes, but if you're making 3 larger pancakes, it might take 4 minutes.
Cook the other side of the pancake for 3-4 minutes. If the first side has cooked for 3 minutes, cook the other side for 3 more minutes. If the first side took 4 minutes, the second side will need 4 minutes as well. Once the pancakes are cooked, use the spatula to remove them from the pan and place them on a plate.
- You’ll know the bottom is cooked when the edges of the pancake turn golden brown and firm up.
Top the pancakes with nuts, fruit, syrup, or powdered sugar. Once the pancakes are on the plate, you can sprinkle anything you like on top. Walnuts and fresh fruit make for a healthy topping, while syrup and powdered sugar add sweetness to the pancakes.
- If you prefer syrup but want to avoid sugar, you can opt for a sugar-free syrup to drizzle over the pancakes.
- If you have leftovers, you can store the pancakes in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Banana Protein Pancakes
Separate the egg yolks and whites into two separate bowls. Crack the first egg into the bowl or on a flat surface. Gently hold the yolk in the shell and transfer it back and forth between the two halves of the shell, letting the egg white fall into one bowl and the yolk into another. Repeat with the second egg.
Whisk the egg whites for 2 minutes until soft peaks form. Use a hand mixer or a whisk on high speed, moving it around the bowl to beat the egg whites thoroughly. If using a whisk, rotate your wrist in a circular motion around the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- If you're whisking by hand, it may take an extra 1-2 minutes. The egg whites should appear lighter and fluffier than before.
Cut the banana into small pieces and add to the egg yolk bowl. Peel the banana and slice it into approximately 2.5 cm thick pieces. Place the banana slices into the bowl with the egg yolks.
Tip: You can swap the banana for blueberries or strawberries if preferred. For a fantastic flavor combo, try using half a banana and 10-15 blueberries!
Add the remaining dry ingredients to the egg yolk bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (40g) of vanilla protein powder, 1/4 teaspoon (2g) of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon (2g) of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon (0.5g) of cinnamon into the egg yolk and banana mixture. Mix everything together with a whisk or hand mixer until you have a thick batter.
- If you'd prefer, you can use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla, but many people find that chocolate protein powder has a metallic taste when cooked.
Đổ lòng trắng trứng vào bát hỗn hợp nguyên liệu và trộn đều. Từ từ đổ bát lòng trắng trứng vòng quanh rìa bát hỗn hợp bột. Dùng phới cao su hoặc thìa gỗ trộn lòng trắng trứng vào bột. Tiếp tục trộn các nguyên liệu với nhau trong 3-4 phút cho đến khi hỗn hợp bột có kết cấu và màu sắc đồng nhất.
Đun nóng chảo chống dính cỡ to trên lửa nhỏ và láng dầu dưới đáy chảo. Đặt một chiếc chảo to chống dính lên bếp. Xịt dầu ăn chống dính hoặc láng đáy chảo bằng dầu dừa. Bạn có thể dùng bơ láng chảo nếu muốn món ăn thơm ngon hơn. Để cho chảo nóng trong khoảng 1-2 phút.
- Nếu dùng bơ, bạn nên cẩn thận kẻo cháy bơ. Nếu thấy khói bốc lên hoặc có mùi khét, bạn hãy giảm lửa và cho thêm một chút bơ nữa.
Rót bột vào cốc đong. Bạn có thể nghiêng miệng bát rót bột trực tiếp vào cốc đong, hoặc dùng thìa múc bột vào cốc. Như vậy bạn sẽ tính được lượng bột dùng cho mỗi lần rót, hơn nữa bạn cũng sẽ rót bột vào chảo dễ hơn vì có thể dùng miệng rót của cốc.
- Bạn cũng có thể cứ rót bột thẳng vào chảo, nhưng như vậy thì bạn sẽ khó làm được những chiếc bánh có kích thước đồng đều.
Rót bột vào chảo thành 4 chiếc bánh cách nhau một khoảng 2,5 -5cm. Dùng cốc đong rót bột thành 4 chiếc bánh trong chảo, mỗi chiếc bánh 60 ml bột. Chờ 3-4 giây sau khi rót từng cốc bột vào chảo để biết bột chảy đến đâu trước khi đổ chiếc bánh khác. Chừa một khoảng cách nhỏ giữa những chiếc bánh.
- Bánh sẽ có kích thước khoảng 10-12 cm đường kính.
Rán mỗi mặt bánh trong 1,5 đến 2 phút. Rán bánh trrong ít nhất 1,5 phút. Khi bột bắt đầu chuyển vàng xung quanh rìa bánh, bạn hãy dùng xẻng xúc bánh lật lên. Rán mặt còn lại trong thời gian tương tự như mặt đầu tiên.
- Bánh sẽ không nổi bong bóng như bột bánh thông thường, vì vậy bạn nhớ trông chừng rìa bánh để đảm bảo bánh đã chín hẳn.
Remove the pancakes from the pan and decorate as desired. Use a spatula to take the pancakes out of the pan once they’re cooked. Place them on a plate and decorate with your favorite toppings. Fresh fruit, nuts, powdered sugar, honey, cinnamon, or syrup all make great additions to protein pancakes.
- If you like syrup but want a healthier option, you can choose a sugar-free syrup.
- Leftover pancakes can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days.
What You’ll Need
Basic Protein Pancakes
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Pan
- Measuring Cup
- Spoon
- Spatula
Banana Protein Pancakes
- 2 bowls
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Rubber spatula or spoon
- Measuring cup
- Spatula
