3 Delicious Whey Protein Pancake Recipes

It has unanimous approval in the sports world for its quality and rapid assimilation, and not only that. Whey is also easy to prepare in cooking thanks to its solubility.

It can thus become a healthy ingredient for tasty pancakes. A simple way to enrich your breakfasts or snacks with protein and enhance this powder.

To meet your needs, satisfy your hunger, and enjoy without guilt, I invite you to discover how to use your whey beyond just in a shaker.

To complement your sport practice or in weight loss, here are my 3 high-protein pancake recipes with whey, without flour.

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1. Banana pancake with whey

Naturally sweetened thanks to the banana, you can adopt this recipe in the morning for a high-protein breakfast.

Ingredients: 

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 egg
• 1 full tablespoon of almond powder 
• 1 scoop of vanilla flavored whey
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 
• 1 teaspoon of liquid vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or grapeseed oil

1. Mash the bananas well with a fork and mix them with the egg using a whisk.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix again.
3. Transfer the batter to a lightly oiled non-stick pan. Cook on slow-medium heat for a few minutes.
4. Flip the pancake once the first bubbles appear, to brown the other side.

Nutritional values: 

• Fats: 11 g
• Proteins: 30 g
• Carbohydrates: 27 g 

Calorie count: 273 kcal

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2. High-protein chocolate and almond flavored pancake

Simple and delicious, this chocolate whey pancake recipe can serve as a quick pre-workout snack.

Ingredients: 

• 1 egg
• 35 g of almond powder
• 40 g of chocolate flavored whey
• 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 50 ml of plain almond milk
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or grapeseed oil

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients using a whisk.
2. Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat and add the batter.
3. Let cook for a few minutes, then flip the pancake once the first bubbles appear, to brown the other side. Your chocolate whey pancake is ready.

Nutritional values: 

• Fats: 26 g
• Proteins: 39 g
• Carbohydrates: 10.5 g

Calorie count: 432 kcal

3. Savory sweet potato whey pancake

An idea for a post-workout pancake or savory breakfast that you can enjoy with avocado or grilled seasonal vegetables.

Ingredients: 

• 1 scoop of neutral flavored whey
• 100 g of sweet potato
• 1 tablespoon of grated cheese
• 4 egg whites 
• 100 ml of semi-skimmed milk
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or grapeseed oil

1. Boil the sweet potato, cut into pieces, in a pan of boiling water and let cook for about 15 to 20 minutes (with a fork, check that the pieces are tender).
2. Drain then let cool.
3. In a blender, pour all the ingredients and blend for a few minutes.
4. Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat and add the batter.
5. Cook for a few minutes, then flip the pancake as soon as the first bubbles appear to brown the other side. Your protein-rich savory pancake is ready.

Nutritional values: 

• Fats: 11 g
• Proteins: 45.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 22 g

Number of calories: 369 kcal

My tips for mastering your whey protein pancake recipes

Choosing the right flavor of whey

Make sure you enjoy the taste of the whey chosen for your homemade pancakes before you start. Try it first in a shaker form.

And prefer a mild flavor, like vanilla whey for sweet pancakes if you want to top them later, or neutral, ideal for savory versions.

Correctly measure the whey

The first time you put on your apron to cook with protein powder, like any new recipe, it may bring some surprises.

Ensure you respect the recommended doses in these sweet and savory whey pancake recipes. Adding too much can alter texture and flavor. Yet, the fluffy texture is so delightful for the taste buds!

Balance the ingredients for healthy pancakes

Nutritional balance remains important when preparing your meals.

Favor healthy ingredients, rich in fiber and low in sugar to accompany whey such as almond flour, sweet potato, unsweetened cocoa…

And feel free to adapt your recipe. For example, for a vegan whey pancake version, use chickpea juice instead of an egg, plant-based milk…

Control the cooking

The cooking should not be too long, nor at too high a temperature. Not because of the risk of denaturing proteins, the nutritional properties of whey remain intact when cooked, rest assured.

However, any overheated protein exposes you to the risk of heterocyclic amines, toxic compounds that can form above 200°C.

Choose healthy and creative toppings

Finally, let your imagination run free to vary the pleasure when enjoying your protein pancakes.

• Sweet topping ideas: honey, almond or cashew butter, chopped fruits, compote, peanut butter, healthy spread…
• Savory topping ideas: cream cheese, shrimp or chicken in coconut milk, tuna spread, hummus, guacamole, confit vegetables…

Enjoy your meal!