High Fiber Protein Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy, protein-packed oat pancakes with ground flaxseed for extra fiber, easy and quick breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
03 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
09 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cooking

11 - 1–2 teaspoons coconut oil or butter, for the pan

# How to Prepare:

01 - Whisk oat flour, protein powder, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs then whisk in almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; the batter should remain slightly thick—avoid overmixing.
04 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with coconut oil or butter so the surface is just slick.
05 - Spoon 1/4-cup portions of batter onto the hot surface. Cook 2–3 minutes until small bubbles form and edges set, flip and cook 1.5–2 minutes more until golden and cooked through.
06 - Transfer to a plate and keep warm if needed. Serve immediately with toppings such as fresh berries, yogurt, nut butter or additional maple syrup.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get fluffy pancakes loaded with protein, fiber, and subtle hints of vanilla before the rest of the world wakes up.
  • Even skeptics in my house have fallen for these thanks to their surprisingly rich texture and customizable toppings.
02 -
  • If you overmix the batter, your pancakes will turn out dense instead of fluffy—fold gently and stop as soon as it’s barely combined.
  • Letting batter sit for two to three minutes before cooking makes the pancakes lighter and easier to flip.
03 -
  • Always store your ground flaxseed in the fridge for maximum freshness and nutrition.
  • A splash more milk can loosen thick batter without sacrificing the fluff factor.
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