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    Protein Pancake Mix

    Published: Jan 2, 2022 · Modified: Nov 18, 2024 by burntapple · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Just four simple ingredients is all it takes to make this delicious protein pancake mix! Our protein pancake mix is the perfect base for many pancake variations and recipes! Making it yourself also saves you lot's of time! Best of all it contains about 20 grams of protein per serving!

     A clear glass jar filled with a light-colored protein pancake mix. A measuring spoon is resting on the mix beside the jar. A flour sifter is in the background.

    Why Make Your Own Protein Pancake Mix?

    Definetely the most popular reason you would want to make your own protein pancake mix is the ease and convienence of being able to make it with the ingredients you need. You won't have to scour every label to find if there is something you might be allergic to because you are already using products you use everyday!

    It's also a lot less expensive to make your own mix than to buy a mix from the store. This is a great way to save yourself money!

    And when you mix up the dry ingredients to this mix all you need is water, milk or non dairy milk! The result you'll get is a nice fluffy pancake with about 20 grams of protein per serving! Use it to make some hot cocoa pancakes, protein pancakes, or learn why women's protein powder is so important.

    Steps to Making Protein Pancake Mix and Batter:

    Ingredients:

    The ingredient list is super simple:

    • Flour: Use homemade or store bought flour, or opt for a gluten free flour without baking powder or soda.
    • Protein Powder: You can opt for flavored or unflavored protein powder here and use whatever preferred powder you want from collagen, whey or even plant based pea protein!
    • Sweetener: You can use regular sugar or substitute calorie free sweetener too!
    • Baking Powder: The star of the pancake mix is the ingredient that will help make your pancakes nice and fluffy!

    Instructions

    Simply put all of your ingredients into an airtight plastic container or mason jar, seal and shake up the ingredients. It will store for a month or two if sealed properly.

    Cooking Instructions

    Mix 1 ½ cup mix with 1 cup water, milk or non dairy milk until smooth. Depending on the flour and protein you use you may need to add some more water or milk a tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency you need.

    Baking:

    You can use the pancake batter to make baked pancakes or stovetop or griddle pancakes. The batter adapts easily!

    Likewise, you can use this batter for other recipes calling for pancake mix.

    Variations:

    • Chocolate: Use chocolate protein powder or add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mix.
    • Banana Bread: When making up your pancakes, add ½ cup mashed bananas and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.
    • Vanilla: Simply add 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the batter.
    • Berry: Add ½ cup fresh or thawed blueberries, strawberries, blackberries or mixed berries to the batter.
    • Pina Colada: Add ¼ cup shredded coconut and ¼ cup crushed pineapple to the batter.
    • Peanut butter: Add 1-2 tablespoon peanut butter powder to the mix or add 1-2 tablespoon of peanut butter to your batter.
    • Pumpkin: Add ¼ cup pumpkin puree and ½ teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to your batter.
    • Apple Cinnamon: Add ½ teaspoon and ½ cup petite diced apples to your batter.

    Substitutions

    Use gluten free flour for a gluten free protein pancake mix. For a vegan and vegetarian mix, use a plant based protein powder.

    A clear glass jar filled with a light-colored protein pancake mix. A measuring spoon is resting on the mix beside the jar. A flour sifter is in the background.

    Protein Pancake Mix

    Traci Wennerholm
    Just four simple ingredients is all it takes to make this delicious protein pancake mix! Our protein pancake mix is the perfect base for many pancake variations and recipes! Making it yourself also saves you lot's of time! Best of all it contains about 20 grams of protein per serving!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
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    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 333 kcal

    Equipment

    • mason jar for storing

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups flour
    • ½ cup protein powder (chocolate, vanilla, or unflavored)
    • ¼ cup granulated sweetener (sugar or calorie free sugar)
    • 2 tablespoon baking powder

    Instructions
     

    • Place ingredients in a mason jar or airtight container. Stir to mix. Mix stores for one to two months. See notes for preparation for batter.

    Notes

    For a gluten free pancake mix, use gluten free flour. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 18gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 658mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 36IUCalcium: 406mgIron: 4mg
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