Warm golden pancakes blended with oats, banana, and protein powder, topped with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, nuts, and honey for a hearty morning bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Base
01 - 1 large egg
02 - 2 large egg whites (approximately 2 fl oz)
03 - 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
04 - 1/2 cup rolled oats, use gluten-free if needed
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder (25–30 g)
06 - 1 medium ripe banana (approximately 3.5 oz), divided for batter and topping
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt, optional for moisture
11 - Pinch of salt
12 - 1–2 teaspoons sweetener of choice, to taste
13 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter for cooking
→ Toppings
14 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or skyr
15 - 1/2 banana, sliced
16 - 1/3 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
17 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
18 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts or seeds (walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, or hemp hearts)
19 - 1 tablespoon granola
20 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup for drizzling
21 - Pinch of cinnamon or cocoa nibs, optional for garnish
# How To Make:
01 - Combine oats, protein powder, egg, egg whites, almond milk, half the banana, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, Greek yogurt if using, sweetener, and salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, achieving a pourable but slightly thick consistency. Adjust by adding 1–2 tablespoons more milk if too thick, or 1–2 tablespoons oats or extra protein powder if too thin.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add coconut oil or butter and swirl to coat evenly. When hot enough for a drop of water to sizzle, reduce heat to medium-low.
03 - Pour all batter into the skillet to form one large thick pancake or 2–3 smaller pancakes. Cook for 3–4 minutes until edges set and small bubbles form. Carefully flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until center is set and pancake is golden brown. Lower heat if browning too quickly.
04 - Transfer cooked pancake(s) to a wide serving bowl and cut into bite-size pieces if desired. Top with Greek yogurt or skyr, swirling in honey or maple syrup. Arrange banana slices and berries over the surface. Sprinkle with nuts, seeds, and granola. Drizzle with nut butter warmed with a little water if needed, and finish with extra honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, or cocoa nibs.
05 - Enjoy immediately while the pancake remains warm and toppings stay cool and creamy. Mix everything together before eating to combine all flavors and textures.
