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Banana Protein Pancakes Recipe
These banana protein pancakes offer a healthier twist on a classic morning treat. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, crunchy walnuts, creamy bananas, whole wheat flour, and a protein punch - they're the perfect blend of nutrition and indulgence. Get ready for a stack that's not only delicious but also fuels your day with energy and flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 pancakes
Calories: 164 kcal
Ingredients
Walnut Banana Protein Pancakes
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup collagen powder see notes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 medium bananas chopped
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Butter or neutral-flavored oil for the pan - see notes
- maple syrup to serve
If you want to fancy up your pancakes, add these extras
Caramelized Bananas
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 banana sliced
Candied Walnuts
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the oats, flour, collagen powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and then stir in the milk and eggs.
- Add the dry ingredients and the walnuts and stir just until it comes together. Do not over mix.
- Heat a small amount of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add ¼ cup of the batter to the pan and let the pancake cook for 4-5 minutes, until it appears mostly dry on the sides and a few bubbles form on top. Flip the pancake over and cook it for 2 minutes on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter, buttering the pan between each pancake.
- Serve the banana protein pancakes either on their own or with the caramelized bananas, candied walnuts, and some maple syrup on top.
Cup of Yum
To make the optional toppings
- While the pancakes are cooking, make the caramelized bananas and candied walnuts. Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the banana slices and let them cook undisturbed for 1 minute. When they are caramelized on one side, remove them from the pan and place them on a piece of parchment paper, caramelized side facing up.
- In the same pan, add the walnuts, honey, and coconut oil. Bring to a boil and let it continue to boil while stirring frequently until the honey starts to brown. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and spread the walnuts out in a single layer on the parchment paper with the bananas.
Notes
- If you don't have a non-stick pan, use butter when you're cooking these to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- We like using collagen powder in these pancakes as it gives them a big boost in protein without adding any flavor. This recipe was tested with our favorite collagen powder, Vital Proteins. If you prefer a different kind of protein powder, you can use that instead. Just make sure that you like the flavor as you will taste it in the pancakes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 pancake without optional toppings
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pancake without optional toppings | |
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.