Chocolate Protein Pancakes

close up of a stack of protein chocolate pancakes with melted chocolate poured on top with a garnish of chocolate chips

A blender protein pancake recipe made with chocolate protein powder, pancake mix, egg, almond milk, and cocoa powder. Makes 12-14 pancakes (6-7 per serving)

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 373kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

2 large eggs or 6 tablespoon liquid egg whites
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack and Waffle mix or your favorite pancake mix
28 g chocolate whey protein I used Earth Fed Muscle, but go with your favorite here.
2 teaspoon Dutch-process cocoa powder for more intense chocolate flavor
Olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions

Place the first 6 ingredients into a blender in the order listed (liquid on bottom).
Blend until smooth and allow the batter to sit for several minutes to thicken.
Heat a non-stick griddle pan over medium-high heat.
Spray pan with olive oil spray and pour batter into pan (about ¼ cup each) and cook until bubbles start to form.
Flip and cook the other side.
Repeat with the remaining batter (you should end up with 12-14 medium-size pancakes).
For the optional chocolate glaze: Place 2-3 tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a small, microwave-safe bowl (you can use regular or sugar-free chocolate chips). Heat 30 seconds, stir, and heat in 30-second increments until smooth and pourable. Stir in a few splashes of light cream to achieve the desired consistency.
Drizzle over the pancake stack and sprinkle with a few chocolate chips, if desired. I also love these with sugar-free maple syrup and fresh berries.

Notes

Don’t forget to grease the skillet! Even with non-stick cookware, it’s important to spritz it with a cooking spray like avocado or coconut oil. Or, use melted butter or ghee here to infuse rich flavor and achieve a deeper golden color.

Flip at the right time. When bubbles start to burst on the surface, that’s your cue to flip the pancake and finish cooking on the other side.

Pick your protein. If you already have a chocolate-flavored whey protein powder in your pantry, feel free to use it. Chocolate collagen peptide powder works great in this recipe. I can't guarantee the same results with different protein powders, but it’s worth trying. Just know the calorie and macronutrient content won’t be the same.

Plant-based protein. For those who can’t tolerate whey, feel free to use your favorite plant-based protein powder.

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