Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Print-Friendly)

Warm, fluffy pancake bowl rich in protein and customizable toppings for an energizing start to your day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or stevia

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons flax meal
06 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 26g protein)
08 - 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Pre-Bake Toppings

09 - 1/3 cup raspberries or sliced strawberries
10 - Blueberries, sliced bananas, or chocolate chips (optional)

→ Post-Bake Toppings

11 - Nut butter, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, salted butter, or chia jam (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 12 to 14 fluid ounce oven-safe glass dish or ramekin with nonstick spray.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, Greek yogurt, milk, flax meal, flour, protein powder, maple syrup or stevia, and baking powder until smooth batter forms.
03 - Pour batter into prepared dish. Distribute chosen pre-bake toppings such as berries, banana slices, or chocolate chips evenly across the surface.
04 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until center is set and edges are lightly golden.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
06 - Serve warm in baking dish. Top with desired post-bake toppings such as nut butter, additional yogurt, syrup, or chia jam.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get 40 grams of protein without the chalky aftertaste that usually comes with high-protein breakfasts.
  • It's genuinely delicious enough to feel like dessert but protein-packed enough to actually keep you full until lunch.
  • Make five at once on Sunday and your weekday mornings transform into grab-and-reheat simplicity.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time before adding toppings; I learned this the hard way when I drizzled nut butter on a pancake still steaming from the oven and watched it slide right off like an avalanche.
  • Your protein powder matters more than you'd think—lower-quality powders won't create the rise you need, so splurge a little here and watch the difference appear right before your eyes.
03 -
  • A pinch of salt in your dry ingredients actually makes the protein powder taste less artificial and rounds out the flavor in ways you won't expect.
  • If you're adding nut butter after baking, warm it slightly in the microwave so it drizzles beautifully instead of sitting in stubborn clumps on top.
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