These high-protein pancakes allow me to enjoy one of my favourite breakfasts in a healthier way.
Ingredients
- Bananas
- Eggs
- Oats or Flour
- Baking powder
- Greek yoghurt (FAGE brand)
How Much Protein is in These High-Protein Banana Pancakes?
These pancakes have 27.8g (24g using flour) of protein per single serving.
- 1/2 cup FAGE greek yogurt = 12 grams of protein
- 1 Egg = 6 grams of protein
- 2/3 cup Oats = 9.8 grams of protein OR 1/2 cup flour = 6 grams of protein
How can I add more protein?
Absolutely. I would recommend increasing the protein in this recipe by adding high-protein toppings. You can top this recipe with yoghurt combined with honey for added sweetness and some chopped nuts. Pick nuts which are higher in protein, such as peanuts, almonds or pistachios. These 3 nuts have the highest protein content of all nuts. I would also recommend serving the pancakes with bacon or eggs for additional protein and fullness.
Do I need to use Greek yoghurt?
The amount of protein in this recipe will depend on what Greek yoghurt you buy and whether you use oats or plain flour. My Favourite yoghurt for this recipe is FAGE, as it’s higher in protein than regular Greek yoghurt. The thick consistency of this specific brand also provides a soft texture to the pancakes when fried. If you cannot find FAGE, any strained Greek yoghurt will have a higher protein content and be thicker than your usual Greek yoghurt.
Feel free to use any Greek yoghurt you find if can’t find this brand or one which is strained.
Do I have to use bananas?
Yes and no. The thing with regular pancakes is that you need a few extra ingredients to give them structure and flavour. What the bananas do is provide that structure and flavour, while reducing the amount of ingredients required to make amazing fluffy pancakes.
The natural sugar from the bananas means no need to add sugar to the batter and most likely less syrup needed to top the pancakes.
Leave out the Greek yoghurt to have a simple banana pancake (link banana pancakes) recipe. However, as these are high-protein banana pancakes, the Greek yoghurt is here to increase the protein content.
If you would like to remove the bananas but still a high protein recipe using the Greek yoghurt, go to my “pancake recipe” and substitute half the milk for Greek yoghurt.
If you want to leave the bananas out because you do not like the way they taste, I can assure you, that you’ll hardly know they’re there.
Should I use plain flour or oat flour?
That will depend on you. Both provide protein, however oats are higher in fibre, as well as protein. They also contain slow-releasing carbs. This combined with the fibre will keep you fuller longer.
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