Spruce up your stack with our favourite healthy protein pancake recipes.
Not only are these utterly delicious & healthy protein pancake recipes ideal for the big day, but they'll soon become your go-to muscle-up meals when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Gone are the days when pancakes had to be jam-packed with the same amount of carbs as your average 12” pizza – protein pancakes are now the breakfast and post-workout food for all fitness buffs.
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Keep scrolling for 26 mouthwatering protein pancake recipes to curb your cravings.
Pancakes with an extra little bit of sparkle, literally. If pancakes weren’t already enough to brighten your day, then this stack featuring edible glitter certainly will be. And, even better, they’re chocolate flavour.
Per serving: Calories - 379 Protein - 20g Carbs - 44g Fat - 12g
Pancake meal-prep. Yep, our two favourite things rolled into one, making pancakes easier than ever to make. That can only mean one thing – pancakes every day of the week. Oh, and did I mention they pack 41g of protein per serving?
Per serving: Calories - 416 Protein - 41g Carbs - 51g Fat - 6g
3. Ham & Cheese Stuffed Pancakes
Ham and cheese will forever be the most classic toastie filling. It's just a fact. So, @healthy_floflo decided that ham and cheese pancakes need to be a thing. And let me tell you, what she created did not disappoint.
Per serving: Calories - 372 Protein - 60g Carbs - 11g Fat - 9g
I’ve never been good at maths, but even I know that strong taste plus strong macros equal an excellent morning. And that’s where these cookies and cream protein pancakes come in.
Per serving: Calories - 392 Protein - 40g Carbs - 22g Fat - 15g
Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Or the next showstopper at your weekend brunch. Whatever the occasion, hit the spot with these beyond-cute pancake skewers. Dip in melted chocolate and be on your way.
Per serving: Calories - 177 Protein - 17g Carbs - 22g Fat - 2g
The ultimate breakfast combo – texture and taste of a pancake combined with a Mexican classic. Plus, 61g of protein per serving. Protein pancake breakfast tacos, coming right up.
Per serving: Calories - 481 Protein - 62g Carbs - 18g Fat - 22g
Pumpkin protein pancakes, bringing those Autumn vibes, all year round. Fluffy in the centre and topped with creamy Greek yoghurt, these are a must-try.
Per serving: Calories - 541 Protein - 38g Carbs - 64g Fat - 14g
Absolutely packed with protein, these delicious butterscotch and blueberry pancakes couldn't be any easier to make, thanks to our Protein Pancake Mix. Ideal for those less confident in their cooking abilities.
Per serving: Calories - 392 Protein - 39g Carbs - 20g Fat - 18g
Protein pancake cereal was a TikTok trend that blessed our timelines way back in the first lockdown of 2020 and it's definitely up there as one of the best things to have come out of that year in our opinion...
Per serving: Calories - 454 Protein - 22.9g Carbs - 60g Fat - 11g
Peanut butter lovers, it's not enough to just get your fix with a drizzle of peanut butter on top of your stack. You've got to try this incredible stuffed recipe.
Per serving: Calories - 440 Protein - 22.5g Carbs - 36g Fat - 22.5g
This game-changing recipe will change how you do Pancake Day forever. Seriously, why bother with a knife and fork when you can make edible dippers to soak up your Sugar-Free Syrup. Thank us later.
Per dipper: Calories - 224 Protein - 12.3g Carbs - 24.8g Fat - 7.3g
12. Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes
Not a fan of faffing about over a hot frying pan? No worries, we've got you covered with these delicious baked pancakes instead. Ideal for making in bulk and keeping in the fridge or freezer for a handy grab-n-go breakfast.
Per serving: Calories - 169 Protein - 13g Carbs - 22g Fat - 3g
13. American-Style Pancakes
Thick, fluffy pancakes with streaky bacon and sweet syrup — it's a classic combo that you just can't beat.
Per serving: Calories - 313 Protein - 21g Carbs - 33g Fat - 10g
Hands up who’s pancakes have turned out like soggy, misshapen blobs that tear at the mere sight of a spatula? This ridiculously easy, foolproof recipe will solve all of your pancake problems.
Per pancake: Calories - 115 Protein - 15g Carbs - 14g Fat - 1g
Perhaps a touch seasonal, but really who doesn't love gingerbread all year round? This deliciously sweet & spiced stack is a winter warmer that we can't get enough of.
Per pancake: Calories - 471 Protein - 39g Carbs - 51g Fat - 14g
These coffee and walnut protein pancakes are like eating cake for breakfast (minus the guilt).
Per pancake: Calories - 51 Protein - 8g Carbs - 8g Fat - 1.5g
Take home message
And just like that you've got enough pancakes to see you through the whole of February, never mind pancake day. But with a selection like that, how are you gonna choose which to try first.
Jennifer Blow has a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.
Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.
Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level.
Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-blow.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.
