These delicious blueberry protein pancakes make the perfect high protein breakfast to fuel your day. The recipe is easy to make, and these healthy blueberry pancakes are thick and fluffy.
Ingredients
For this easy protein pancakes recipe, you'll need:
(Exact amounts and product links are in the recipe card below.)
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Protein Powder: This simple recipe was developed with a vanilla pea protein blend, and any pea protein blend will work. If you use unflavored protein, you might want to add a little vanilla extract (¼ teaspoon) and sweetener (to taste).
I don't recommend using whey protein powder or whey/casein blends for these protein blueberry pancakes, as the texture will be very different.
Fresh Blueberries: Feel free to substitute with frozen blueberries. Thaw them and drain excess liquid before mixing into the batter.
Egg Whites: Fresh egg whites will give you the most fluffy protein pancakes, but the recipe works fine with cartoned egg whites, too (be sure to measure in grams to get the right amount).
To make Blueberry Muffin Pancakes: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for a blueberry muffin-inspired flavor. I love this Vietnamese cinnamon for its bold flavor.
To make Chocolate Blueberry Pancakes: Use chocolate pea protein powder for a chocolatey twist on these healthy protein pancakes.
To make Banana Blueberry Pancakes: Use ¼ ripe banana, sliced, and ¼ cup blueberries instead of the ½ cup of blueberries.
We also have a banana berry protein pancake recipe with raspberries that is very similar to this one.
How to make blueberry protein powder pancakes
1. Prep your griddle with nonstick cooking spray or a light coat of coconut oil. Then preheat the griddle over low heat.
2. Beat the egg whites with the vanilla protein powder in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy.
3. Gently mix the fresh blueberries into the batter.
4. Check the griddle for readiness by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If the water sizzles up, the griddle is ready.
5. Pour a small amount of batter onto the griddle. Smaller pancakes are easier to flip. Wait for 4-5 minutes and then flip. These pancakes don’t bubble as much as regular pancakes. When they are ready to be flipped, the pancakes will have lost their shine and will begin to look matte.
6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you’ve used up all the batter.
8. Stack the pancakes and top them with additional fresh blueberries (optional). Enjoy your delicious blueberry protein pancakes!
Toppings
Aside from the usual maple syrup (or sugar free pancake syrup), try Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter, or more fresh fruit for healthy toppings.
FAQ About Blueberry Protein Pancakes
No, whey protein powder alters the texture and doesn’t work well in this healthy blueberry pancake recipe. (You'll get something crepe-like.)
The protein powder used here does not contain gluten, but you may choose to use a certified gluten free protein powder to make sure these are gluten free protein pancakes.
It’s best to make the pancake batter fresh, as it may lose its fluffiness if stored.
Reheat these high protein pancakes in the microwave for 30 seconds each or use a toaster for crispy edges.
Yes, thaw and drain them before adding to the batter to avoid excess moisture.
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Recipe
Blueberry Protein Pancakes Recipe (40g Protein, 3 Ingredients)
Equipment
- kitchen scale for best results
- rubber spatula or spoon
- non-stick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 4 large (132 g) egg whites
- ⅓ cup (33 g) vanilla pea protein blend
- ½ cup (74 g) fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Prep your griddle with nonstick cooking spray or a light coat of coconut oil. Then preheat the griddle over low heat.
- Beat the egg whites with the vanilla protein powder in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy.4 large (132 g) egg whites, ⅓ cup (33 g) vanilla pea protein blend
- Mix half of the fresh blueberries into the batter. Reserve the remaining blueberries for topping.½ cup (74 g) fresh blueberries
- Check the griddle for readiness by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If the water sizzles up, the griddle is ready.
- Pour a small amount of batter onto the griddle. Smaller pancakes are easier to flip. Wait for 2-3 minutes and then flip. These pancakes don’t bubble as much as regular pancakes but fluff up beautifully.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you’ve used up all the batter.
- Stack the pancakes and top them with the reserved fresh blueberries. Enjoy your delicious blueberry protein pancakes!
Notes
- Refrigerator: Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Place pancakes in a zip-lock freezer bag, separating them with a piece of parchment paper (so they don't freeze stuck together). Reheat in the microwave or toaster.
Nutrition
More high protein pancake recipes
I really love how fluffy these pancakes turn out, and I've created several similar recipes:
- Iced chocolate protein pancakes - these have a chocolate protein icing that puts the recipe at a whopping 62g protein! Super chocolatey and satisfying.
- Banana raspberry protein pancakes - a very similar recipe to these blueberry pancakes
- Vanilla pancakes with chocolate syrup (sugar free) - a simple yet delicious flavor combo, packed with protein. These are great with sugar free chocolate chips in the batter, too!
- Cinnamon protein pancakes - a low carb, keto-friendly pancake recipe with a creamy cinnamon topping
- Banana peanut butter stuffed protein pancakes - the same basic pancake batter, but stuffed with sliced bananas and peanut butter. (soooooo good!)
- Egg white stuffed protein pancakes - great for a high protein breakfast on the go!
- Maple almond stuffed protein pancakes - these are dessert-like pancakes packed with protein and flavor!
If you're looking for whey protein pancake recipes, try these lemon ricotta protein pancakes and these pumpkin protein pancakes.
Happy Pancaking! 🥞
