Only 2 ingredients in these fluffy protein pancakes, and they're topped with sugar free chocolate syrup. With so few carbs, you'll absolutely love these Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Chocolate Syrup. They are made with a plant based protein powder and no banana. Not your usual high protein pancake recipe!
The pancakes are made from only two ingredients: egg whites, and a vanilla pea protein blend. It doesn't get any more simple! And this particular protein is quite flavorful. If you're using a less flavorful vegan protein powder, you might want to add a teaspoon or two of vanilla extract.
The chocolate syrup is also quite simple, as it is made from coconut oil, cacao powder, and a packet of stevia. Easy!
I'm still amazed at how fluffy these protein powder pancakes are! With only two ingredients!
Ingredients
For the 2-ingredient pancakes:
- egg whites
- vanilla pea protein blend (whey protein powder would not work in this recipe)
For the sugar free chocolate syrup:
- coconut oil warmed to liquid
- cacao powder
- stevia
The recipe card below has the full recipe details.
Equipment
You'll need a griddle to make these pancakes, of course!
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle over low to medium heat.
- Beat the egg whites with protein powder until smooth and fluffy.
- Wait until the griddle is hot enough pour some batter on the griddle (smaller pancakes flip more easily). These pancakes don't bubble as much as other pancake recipes, but they do get fluffy.
- Cook for a couple of minutes on each side.
- Repeat until you've finished your batter.
- Mix ingredients for syrup in a small bowl.
- Stack pancakes, and enjoy with syrup!
Substitutions
Whey protein WILL NOT WORK in this recipe. Using whey will give you an eggy crepe, not a fluffy pancake.
I wouldn't recommend other types of protein powder here. Use a pea protein blend only.
Cocoa powder will work in place of the cacao powder.
I haven't try this recipe with flax egg replacement, so I can't say for sure if that would work for vegan protein pancakes.
Variations
Adding berries to these pancakes is a great idea! See my Banana Berry Protein Pancakes.
Adding chopped nuts and/or sugar free chocolate chips to the pancake batter would also be delicious.
For a chocolate version of these pancakes, see my Chocolate Protein Pancakes recipe. They have a whey icing for even more added protein!
Storage
The pancakes (without syrup) will stay well for a few days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Great for meal prep!
Related recipes
If you like protein pancakes, you may also enjoy these recipes:
- Egg White Stuffed Protein Pancakes
- Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
- Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes
- Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes
And definitely try our low carb protein pancake sticks! Hand holdable breakfast, great for dipping in sugar free syrup. So yummy!
Recipe
Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Chocolate Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
2-ingredient pancakes:
- 4 large egg whites 132g
- ⅓ cup vanilla pea protein blend 33g
Sugar free chocolate syrup:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil warmed to liquid, 14g
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder 5.6g
- 1 packet stevia
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle over a low-medium flame.
- Beat the egg whites with protein powder until smooth and fluffy.
- Wait until the griddle is hot enough (when drops of water sizzle up).
- Pour some batter on the griddle (smaller pancakes flip more easily). These pancakes don't bubble as much as other recipes, but they fluff up. Flip after a couple of minutes.
- Cook for another couple of minutes on the other side.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you've finished your batter.
- Mix ingredients for syrup in a small bowl.
- Stack pancakes, and enjoy with syrup!
Andréa Marchese says
Hi Val,
I haven't tried them myself as sheet pan pancakes, but I think it should work! I would line the pan with an easy-release [eafl id="13215" name="Unbleached parchment paper" text="parchment paper"]. So happy you are enjoying the recipe. :)
Andréa
Val says
Wow! I was surprised at how well these pancakes turned out. Definitely more dense and eggy in texture than regular pancakes, but I don’t mind that at all considering the ingredients. I’ve been making this recipe in big batches for meal prep, and I was wondering if they can be baked in one pan as sheet pancakes?
Andréa says
Hi Anna,
Thanks for writing in!
You might try two whole eggs in this recipe instead of the 4 egg whites. If the pancakes are more dense than you like (that's the only problem I can think of), another option is to save the yolks to use separately in other recipes. In any of my cheesecake recipes, you can replace a whole egg with two yolks. Also would work in the Pumpkin Protein Pie or Sweet Potato Protein Pie. In those recipes, the yolks would make the cakes extra creamy!
Hope that helps!
Best,
Andréa
Anna says
Hi! I don't use egg yolks on it's own and live somewhere where I don't find eggwhites on its own to buy. It's clear that it's difficult to change protein powder and get the same results - do you have thoughts or perhaps another recipe for high protein pancakes using the whole egg, both white and yolk? Thanks!
Andréa says
My pleasure. ;)
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