Banana & Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Banana & Chocolate Protein Pancakes

These Banana & Chocolate Protein Pancakes are a simple, nourishing way to support your body with real, whole ingredients. With a blend of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, this recipe makes for a satisfying breakfast or anytime meal that supports steady energy and keeps you feeling grounded and well-fed.

Bananas provide natural sweetness along with potassium—a key mineral that supports heart health, muscle function, and hydration. They also contain prebiotic fiber that supports digestion and overall gut health. Rolled oats add complex carbohydrates and fiber to help keep you full and support digestion, while chocolate protein powder brings in high-quality protein to support the body’s daily repair and maintenance needs.

The mix of egg whites and a whole egg contributes additional protein and essential nutrients like choline and B vitamins, while unsweetened almond milk helps keep the recipe dairy-free and smooth. A bit of coconut oil offers nourishing fats and supports cellular and brain health.

Topped with fresh banana slices and a drizzle of maple syrup, these pancakes deliver both flavor and function—helping you start your day feeling well-nourished, satisfied, and supported.

Recipe

Serves 1

4.2 oz. egg whites

1 whole egg

1 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk

4 tbsp. rolled oats

1 scoop (25g) chocolate protein powder

2 bananas

1 tbsp. maple syrup

1 tsp. coconut oil

How to Prepare

Place the egg whites, whole egg, almond milk, rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, and one of the bananas into a blender and blitz for 20-30 seconds.

Heat the coconut oil in a nonstick skillet, add the pancake batter and cook the pancakes for a few minutes on each side.

Serve the pancakes warm topped with the second sliced banana and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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