Protein Pancakes without Protein Powder are great for meal prep and can be frozen. Only 5 simple ingredients for fluffy protein pancakes.
About Protein Pancakes
One of my all-time favorite and most popular recipes ever.
I make these almost weekly because they're so delicious and easy.
Plus, you can make multiple batches of pancakes and freeze them for later, so they're great for breakfast meal prep.
They keep you full for hours and are an excellent start to your day.
Another bonus is that they only have 5 easy-to-find ingredients, and you don't need protein powder to make this fluffy protein pancakes recipe.
How to Make Protein Pancakes without Protein Powder
Time needed: 20 minutes
Protein Pancakes without Protein Powder are delicious and can be made in advance to enjoy later.
- Pulse oats in a food processor or blender.
- Add egg, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and baking powder.
Blend.
- Cook on a skillet or griddle.
- Enjoy!
Storage Suggestions
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days or the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
Frozen Protein Pancakes
Yes! You can freeze protein pancakes, so they are great to make ahead of time for breakfast meal prep.
Simply let cool then freeze in an airtight container. It's best to separate pancakes with parchment or wax paper so they don't stick together.
Or freeze on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once the pancakes are frozen, transfer them to a zip-top freezer bag.
This recipe serves one but can be easily multiplied to make more.
Additionally, try Sheet Pan Baked Protein Pancakes for an even easier option.
Recipe Tips
*You can make multiple servings of protein pancakes. Simply increase the amounts as needed and cook.
Variations
Eggs: A store-bought egg substitute can be used. However, these protein pancakes do not work with flax eggs or using peanut butter in place of the eggs.
How to Make Allergy-Friendly
These are already gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free. Be sure to use gluten-free oats if needed.
FAQ
Yes! You can freeze protein pancakes, so they are great to make ahead of time for breakfast meal prep.
Simply let cool then freeze in an airtight container. It's best to separate pancakes with parchment or wax paper so they don't stick together.
Or freeze on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once the pancakes are frozen, transfer them to a zip-top freezer bag.
Nutrition Benefits
These protein pancakes without protein powder have only 5 ingredients and provide 14 grams of protein per serving.
Plus, they are 100% whole grain and two pancakes have 2 grams of fiber.
You'll also get 11% RDA of calcium and 9% RDA of iron.
Final Thoughts
I like to make a lot of protein pancakes on a Sunday or Monday and refrigerate or freeze the leftovers. Just reheat them in the microwave for 1 minute and you have a delicious, healthy breakfast that everyone will enjoy!
I actually think it's easier to make more than one serving of the protein pancakes and this recipe is easily doubled, quadrupled, etc.
I promise you that you need these protein pancakes in your life. They are amazing!
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Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup oats regular or quick, not steel cut or instant
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely combined and smooth. Let sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Add pancake batter to pan {it makes about two regular sized pancakes}. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until tiny bubbles form on the top of the pancake.
- Flip and cook another 2-4 minutes until done.
- Serve with a little real maple syrup and/or butter. Enjoy!
Emilie Kreimer
Have you tried making this recipe with either a lower fat content cottage cheese or greek yogurt?
Meme
Hi! I have tried using reduced-fat cottage cheese, and it works well. I have not tried with greek yogurt, but another reviewer has and said they turn out well. However, since I haven't tried it myself, I can't give you 100% certainty that it'll work. But any type of cottage cheese is fine 🙂