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50+ Protein Pancakes Recipes (Healthy, High Protein Breakfast)

Updated: Sep 26, 2025 · Published: Mar 1, 2025 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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These protein pancake recipes make it easy to enjoy a high-protein breakfast without sacrificing flavor. Whether you prefer fluffy whey protein pancakes, plant-based protein pancakes, or low-carb pancakes, this collection has something for everyone.

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Each recipe is packed with muscle-building protein, making them perfect for post-workout meals, meal prep, or a satisfying start to your day. Try these healthy pancake recipes and fuel your morning with protein!

And when you're meal planning, check out our collection of macro-friendly dinner recipes.

1. Oatmeal Protein Pancakes

cut stack of oatmeal protein pancakes topped with butter and syrup.
Fluffy healthy oatmeal pancakes made with whole oats for a delicious, healthy breakfast! These tasty pancakes are easy to customize to your heart's delight!
Oatmeal Protein Pancakes Recipe

2. Blackberry Ricotta Protein Pancakes

stack of ricotta pancakes topped with blackberry sauce and fresh blackberries
Bursting with berry deliciousness! These gluten-free Blackberry Ricotta Protein Pancakes are a delicious, filling high protein breakfast.
Blackberry Ricotta Protein Pancakes Recipe

3. S'mores Protein Pancakes (Dairy Free)

plated protein pancakes with marshmallows, chocolate pieces, and graham cracker pieces.
These S'mores Protein Pancakes make a sweet, summery breakfast with melty chocolate, marshmallow, and crushed graham cracker on top. Bonus - these flapjacks are gluten free, dairy free, and high in protein!
S'mores Protein Pancakes (Dairy Free) Recipe

4. 2 ingredient Banana Pancakes

syrup being poured onto a stack of protein pancakes.
Two Ingredient Banana Pancakes are an easy and healthy breakfast that can be made in just a few minutes. My picky kids absolutely devour this high protein breakfast!
2 ingredient Banana Pancakes Recipe

5. Protein Powder Pancakes

closeup of a stack of protein pancakes topped with chocolate chips.
Fuel your day with these scrumptious 3 ingredient protein powder pancakes! A guilt-free, low-carb, protein-packed breakfast that satisfies.
Protein Powder Pancakes Recipe

6. Flourless Protein Pancakes

cut stack of protein pancakes topped with blueberries.
These delicious Protein Pancakes come together quickly in the blender, are full of protein, and are gluten-free with no refined sugar. But we're not sacrificing on flavor or texture - they're still fluffy and delicious! Make them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - because breakfast food is the best food.
Flourless Protein Pancakes Recipe

7. Orange Spice Buckwheat Pancakes

stack of protein pancakes with oranges.
These delicious Protein Pancakes come together quickly in the blender, are full of protein, and are gluten-free with no refined sugar. But we're not sacrificing on flavor or texture - they're still fluffy and delicious! Make them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - because breakfast food is the best food.
Orange Spice Buckwheat Pancakes Recipe

8. Cottage Cheese Pancakes

cottage cheese pancakes with fruit and cream topping.
This recipe for cottage cheese pancakes is high in protein and naturally gluten free. The pancakes are deliciously light and fluffy, and work well for both sweet and savory toppings. They are an ideal healthy breakfast, which will keep you feeling full for hours.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe

9. 3-ingredient greek yogurt pancakes recipe (no banana!)

tall stack of protein pancakes with blueberry sauce.
Whether you're short or time or short on ingredients, these 3-ingredient Greek yogurt pancakes are super fast to make, delicious, and made with simple ingredients! We've also included how to make these into protein pancake bites (our toddler's favorite!).
3-ingredient greek yogurt pancakes recipe (no banana!) Recipe

10. Fruity Pebble Pancakes

cut stack of fruity pebbels protein pancakes.
These Fruity Pebble Pancakes combine two breakfast favorites into one ridiculously tasty recipe! These pancakes are infused with fruity pebble milk and packed with vanilla protein powder and cashew butter for a filling and tasty breakfast!
Fruity Pebble Pancakes Recipe

11. 3-Ingredient Pancakes & Sugar Free Caramel

cut stack of protein pancakes topped with pineapple.
These 3-ingredient pancakes are fluffy, tender, gluten-free, and rich in protein, drizzled with an irresistible sugar-free caramel sauce.
3-Ingredient Pancakes & Sugar Free Caramel Recipe

12. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Recipe (Easy, 33g Protein)

a stack of pumpkin protein pancakes on a white plate with a white table and white brick background
Makes one serving (about four 4" pancakes)
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Recipe (Easy, 33g Protein) Recipe

13. Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes

stack of protein pancakes topped with blueberries and syrup.
Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes are fluffy, easy to make and healthy. Each serving has about 14 grams of protein!
Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

14. Banana Peanut Butter Stuffed Protein Pancakes

stacked halves of stuffed protein pancakes with visible banana and peanut butter inside each pancake half on a white plate with a light background
Delicious, filling, and great for on the go, these high protein pancakes are filled with fresh banana and warm peanut butter. YUM!
Banana Peanut Butter Stuffed Protein Pancakes Recipe

15. Blueberry Protein Pancakes Recipe (40g Protein, 3 Ingredients)

stack of gluten free blueberry protein pancakes with fresh blueberries.
These 3-ingredient blueberry protein pancakes have 40g protein and are easy to make. These low calorie protein pancakes are low carb, dairy free, gluten free, and bursting with flavor!
Blueberry Protein Pancakes Recipe (40g Protein, 3 Ingredients) Recipe

16. Spinach Pancakes with Oat Flour and Cottage Cheese

cut stack of spinach protein pancakes.
Spinach pancakes that are gluten free, high in protein from adding cottage cheese and barely taste like spinach at all! Get more veggies into your breakfast with these oat flour green pancakes.
Spinach Pancakes with Oat Flour and Cottage Cheese Recipe

17. Lazy Protein Pancake Bowl (Healthy Breakfast Recipe)

thick protein pancake in a meal prep container with berries.
Delight your taste buds and maintain a healthy lifestyle with our 2-Ingredient Lazy Protein Pancake Bowl Recipe. This easy-to-follow simple recipe offers a low-carb, high-protein alternative, ensuring a delicious and nutritious start to your day.
Lazy Protein Pancake Bowl (Healthy Breakfast Recipe) Recipe

18. Banana Protein Pancakes Recipe

cut stack of protein pancakes with caramelized bananas.
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!
Banana Protein Pancakes Recipe Recipe

19. Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes

stack of 6 thin lemon ricotta pancakes on a white plate with one and a half lemons in the background and a purple linen napkin underneath
These Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes are flavorful, hearty, and just like the lemon ricotta pancakes you'd find at a cute little downtown café. Makes 3 pancakes (one serving). Photo shows two servings.
Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes Recipe

20. Protein Pancakes for One

stack of protein pancakes with butter and syrup.
Make these single serve protein pancakes for one in just 5 minutes! Perfect high protein weekday breakfast. Gluten-free and all natural.
Protein Pancakes for One Recipe

21. Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe (No Banana)

chocolate protein pancakes with strawberries.
These chocolate protein pancakes are the absolute best! This recipe makes fluffy pancakes that are healthy, filling, and delicious. A great breakfast option for kids and adults alike!
Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe (No Banana) Recipe

22. Gluten-Free Protein Pancakes

stack of protein pancakes topped with nut butter, banana, and blueberries.
These Gluten-Free Protein Pancakes are a nutritional powerhouse! Loaded with whole grain oats, banana, and protein powder, they're sure to keep you going strong from breakfast time and beyond.
Gluten-Free Protein Pancakes Recipe

23. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

cut stack of protein pancakes with walnuts and syrup.
These tasty protein pumpkin pancakes are made with collagen peptides protein powder, giving them a nutritious boost and helping you feel full longer!
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Recipe

24. 3 Ingredient Protein Pancakes

stack of protein pancakes with whipped cream and blueberries.
Simple to make and loaded with 25 grams of protein, these naturally gluten-free pancakes are a tasty breakfast recipe to kickoff your day.
3 Ingredient Protein Pancakes Recipe

25. Sourdough Protein Pancakes

stack of protein pancakes topped with banana and strawberries.
These protein sourdough pancakes are perfectly delicious. They are packed with protein but taste just like your grandmother's classic flapjacks.
Sourdough Protein Pancakes Recipe

26. Vegan Protein Pancakes

stack of protein pancakes topped with nut butter and berries.
These wholesome vegan protein pancakes are made with wholewheat flour and protein powder. They are a great nutritious way to start the day!
Vegan Protein Pancakes Recipe

27. Keto Cinnamon Protein Pancakes

fluffy protein pancakes covered in protein icing and cinnamon sprinkled on top
A simple and delicious keto-friendly recipe for Cinnamon Protein Pancakes. Add the icing for a super high protein breakfast!
Keto Cinnamon Protein Pancakes Recipe

28. 3-ingredient Protein Pancake Recipe - 34g of protein!

stack of protein pancakes with caramel and whipped cream.
With creamy cottage cheese and protein pancake mix, these 3 ingredient protein pancakes are a super easy recipe that packs in 34g of protein per serving.
3-ingredient Protein Pancake Recipe - 34g of protein! Recipe

29. Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder

cut stack of protein pancakes.
These protein pancakes get their protein kick from cottage cheese, not protein powder. This keeps them light and fluffy rather than dense, and they taste just like classic pancakes!
Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder Recipe

30. Fluffy Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes (51g Protein)

stack of fluffy peanut butter protein pancakes with peanut butter on top.
Only 4 ingredients in this delicious high protein breakfast (51g protein)! These fluffy peanut butter protein pancakes are gluten free and easy to make.
Fluffy Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes (51g Protein) Recipe

31. PB&J Protein Pancakes (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

plated protein pancakes with strawberry sauce.
These PB&J Protein Pancakes are a family favorite! It's hard to beat the nostalgic combo of peanut butter and jelly. They are super tender and fluffy with just a few ingredients. We love that they're gluten-free, dairy-free, and high in protein too! These pancakes can also be made vegan.
PB&J Protein Pancakes (Gluten Free, Dairy Free) Recipe

32. Sweet Potato Rolled Oat Protein Pancakes

cut stack of protein pancakes with syrup.
Gluten-free protein pancakes made with rolled oats and sweet potato.
Sweet Potato Rolled Oat Protein Pancakes Recipe

33. Banana Nut Kodiak Protein Pancakes recipe

protein pancakes layered with banana slices and peanuts.
Using Kodiak protein pancake mix as the base, we increase the protein even more with Casein protein powder and give this a delicious Hawaiian feel with bananas and Macadamia nuts! This breakfast is sure to keep you full for hours!
Banana Nut Kodiak Protein Pancakes recipe Recipe

34. Banana Berry Protein Pancakes (Healthy, GF, DF)

stack of banana berry protein pancakes on a plate.
A simple recipe for fluffy banana protein pancakes with 41g protein. Gluten-free, dairy-free and perfect for a high-protein breakfast!
Banana Berry Protein Pancakes (Healthy, GF, DF) Recipe

35. Gluten Free Protein Pancakes

cut stack of protein pancakes with butter and syrup.
Protein filled pancakes without gluten or dairy! This pancake recipe is free of: wheat, dairy, peanuts and tree nuts with a soy free option too!
Gluten Free Protein Pancakes Recipe

36. Cottage Cheese Pancakes

stack of protein pancakes topped with blueberries.
Try this easy & healthy cottage cheese pancakes recipe - fluffy, protein-rich, and perfect for a quick breakfast!
Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe

37. Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes

a stack of three egg white stuffed protein pancakes with the top one cut in half and the inside egg whites showing
Makes 3 stuffed pancakes.
Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes Recipe

38. Sourdough Buttermilk Protein Pancakes

cut stack of protein pancakes with cranberries.
These Sourdough Buttermilk Protein Pancakes are super fluffy with lots of good nutrition from protein powder, whole wheat flour and eggs.
Sourdough Buttermilk Protein Pancakes Recipe

39. Easy Keto Protein Pancakes

stack of keto protein pancakes with syrup.
These keto protein pancakes are fluffy and easy to make, with whey protein isolate for the best protein pancake macros ever!
Easy Keto Protein Pancakes Recipe

40. Easy Protein Pancakes (No Protein Powder), with video

stack of protein pancakes topped with blueberry sauce.
These Protein Pancakes without Protein Powder are a quick and easy breakfast perfect for meal prep during the week! This recipe uses oats, eggs, and Greek yogurt - a great way to add more protein than regular pancakes without any need for expensive powders.
Easy Protein Pancakes (No Protein Powder), with video Recipe

41. Low Carb Protein Pancake Sticks

pancake sticks on a white plate with one dipped in cinnamon erythritol and next to maple syrup
Makes 4 servings (20 pancake sticks).
Low Carb Protein Pancake Sticks Recipe

42. Quick Protein Blueberry Pancakes

cut stack of blueberry protein pancakes.
Quick and easy, these gluten free protein blueberry pancakes have liquid egg whites, protein powder, banana and blueberries.
Quick Protein Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

43. High Protein Pancakes (dairy & gluten-free)

stack of chocolate chip protein pancakes.
Start your mornings off in style with these healthy protein pancakes! Easy to make, this protein pancake recipe tastes best drizzled with maple syrup or peanut butter for a more indulgent start to your day.
High Protein Pancakes (dairy & gluten-free) Recipe

44. Mocha Protein Peanut Butter Pancakes

cut stack of mocha protein pancakes.
Delicious, protein-filled pancakes that taste like a chocolatey peanut butter splurge! These Mocha Protein Peanut Butter Pancakes are truly life-changing. Simply blend all of the pancake ingredients together, cook on a skillet or griddle, and add a peanut butter syrup drizzle! Top with chocolate chips or chocolate syrup to take things up a notch. These fluffy protein pancakes are the best gluten-free, healthy breakfast treat!
Mocha Protein Peanut Butter Pancakes Recipe

45. Fluffy Protein Pancakes Without Banana

cut stack of protein pancakes.
This high-protein pancake recipe is the perfect way to start the day! Fluffy and filling, top these pancakes with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Fluffy Protein Pancakes Without Banana Recipe

46. Maple Almond Stuffed Protein Pancakes

two halves of pancake stuffed with maple almond butter on a white plate
The perfect grab-and-go high protein breakfast! These maple almond stuffed protein pancakes are sweet and delicious. Gluten free.
Maple Almond Stuffed Protein Pancakes Recipe

47. Banana Protein Pancakes

protein pancakes plated with sliced bananas.
These gluten free Banana Protein Pancakes are so easy to make - and the perfect breakfast or brunch! Serve them up with Greek yoghurt, maple syrup and extra bananas!
Banana Protein Pancakes Recipe

48. Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Chocolate Syrup

stack of protein pancakes with chocolate syrup dripping
Only 2 ingredients in these fluffy protein pancakes, and they're topped with sugar free chocolate syrup. Easy and delicious!
Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Chocolate Syrup Recipe

49. Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Pancakes - Healthy and Fluffy!

closeup of greek yogurt pancakes.
These healthy and delicious Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Pancakes are hands down the best pancake recipe. And the best part is that it does not require additional refined sugar! These pancakes are for kids, adults, and just everyone. These are the ultimate fluffy pancakes, in my opinion, and I will love for you to try them!
Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Pancakes – Healthy and Fluffy! Recipe

50. Chocolate Protein Pancakes

stack of chocolate protein pancakes with chocolate protein icing and topped with cacao nibs on a white plate
62g of protein in this simple recipe for frosted chocolate protein pancakes! Protein powder replaces four, so they are gluten free, too. Makes one serving.
Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe

51. Syrniki: Russian Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Syrniki plated with yogurt and strawberries.
Make delicious Syrniki, fluffy and tender Russian cottage cheese pancakes, with my Russian mother's easy-to-follow recipe.
Syrniki: Russian Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe

52. Vegan Protein Pancakes

vegan protein pancakes plated with sliced bananas and blueberries.
Nourish your mornings with these Healthy Vegan Protein Pancakes. They are fiber-rich, completely satisfying and packed with 15 grams of protein per serving.
Vegan Protein Pancakes Recipe

53. Chocolate Protein Pancakes

stack of chocolate protein pancakes topped with butter and syrup.
These fluffy chocolate protein pancakes are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day! Made with whole grain oats, cacao powder, and no added sugars. A healthier pancakes recipe that will keep you full all morning.
Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe

54. Gluten Free Protein Pancakes

stack of protein pancakes topped with berries and syrup.
These protein powder pancakes are fluffy, moist, and subtly sweet. An easy, 15-minute protein pancakes recipe featuring all the things you love about pancakes, plus 10 grams of protein per serving!
Gluten Free Protein Pancakes Recipe

For more high protein breakfast ideas, check out 35 Protein Powder Breakfast Recipes (Easy and Delicious!), and 30 Delicious Protein Muffins Recipes.

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And for healthy meal ideas, try our 50+ High Protein Low Calorie Meals (Lunch & Dinner Recipes).

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