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    Home > Blog > High Protein Breakfast Ideas

    Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Chocolate Syrup

    Updated: Dec 23, 2024 · Published: Mar 28, 2014 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    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!

    stack of protein pancakes with chocolate syrup dripping

    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!

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    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Related recipes
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    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

    1. Preheat your griddle over low to medium heat.
    2. Beat the egg whites with protein powder until smooth and fluffy.
    3. 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.
    4. Cook for a couple of minutes on each side.
    5. Repeat until you’ve finished your batter.
    6. Mix ingredients for syrup in a small bowl.
    7. 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

    stack of protein pancakes with chocolate syrup dripping

    Vanilla Protein Pancakes with Chocolate Syrup

    Andréa Marchese
    Only 2 ingredients in these fluffy protein pancakes, and they're topped with sugar free chocolate syrup. Easy and delicious!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings 1 serving

    Equipment

    • griddle

    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!

    Notes

    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 to make vegan pancakes.
    Adding berries, chopped nuts, and/or sugar free chocolate chips to the pancake batter or as toppings would be great!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 3g
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    Comments

    1. Andréa says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:20 am

      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

    2. Anna says

      August 18, 2015 at 5:40 am

      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!

    3. Andréa says

      April 05, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      My pleasure. ;)

    4. GiGi Eats says

      April 05, 2014 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      I have been cruising around your web site for a few minutes right now, and I am in shock and awe by how delicious and CLEAN all of your recipes are! FINALLY a web site that has recipes I can actually enjoy!!!!!! I cannot eat wheat, dairy, gluten, sugar, soy, fruit & nuts - SO I am so very happy right now! :) THANK YOU!

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