Need more energy in the morning? These Chocolate Protein Pancakes Without Banana have a rich, indulgent flavor while packing 20 grams of protein to keep you full longer than twenty minutes. Perfect for chocolate lovers who want a breakfast that feels like a treat but fuels like a meal.
"We really enjoyed your chocolate protein pancakes. rich in flavor and you were right about the thickening batter, thank you for our suggestions and advice, they sure came on handy."
-Giangi Townsend
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 25 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 2
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 281 kcals and 20 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Chocolate protein powder, cacao powder, gluten-free baking flour, egg and almond milk.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free and gluten-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: They’re fluffy, chocolatey, and satisfying while delivering a solid protein boost to keep you energized all morning.
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Finding a breakfast that’s both healthy and something everyone will actually eat is a real mom struggle (though the meal prep recipes in my Rise and Chill Breakfast e-Book help). These double chocolate protein pancakes make it easy to sneak in extra protein while still satisfying a serious sweet tooth. You can keep them simple or go full-indulgent with toppings (like dairy-free chocolate glaze!), just like you can with keto Greek yogurt pancakes when you want options.
These are truly the best chocolate protein pancakes for mornings when you want to feel good about what’s on the plate. Along with recipes like these dairy-free chocolate desserts, they’re rich, easy to make, and help keep energy steady through the morning. And if you’re dragging lately, don’t miss this free 4-day energizing meal plan, it pairs perfectly with breakfasts like this.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Allergy-friendly: The pancakes are dairy-free and gluten-free making them perfect for dietary restrictions.
Kid-approved: Thanks to the delicious chocolate flavor, these protein pancakes are a hit with kids, too.
Versatile": Dress them up or enjoy them with minimal toppings, these chocolate protein pancakes can be made into exactly what you need.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Vegan chocolate protein powder: With no banana, these chocolate protein pancakes require you to actually LIKE your protein powder.. and vegan protein powder works best as it absorbs liquid and helps to bind the ingredients. Learn more about choosing a protein powder for your goals.
- Cacao powder: Learn the difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder and know that with cacao, you’re not only adding some extra chocolate flavor but also a dose of antioxidants and magnesium.
- Gluten-free 1:1 baking flour: Not to be confused with all-purpose flour, we use Bob’s Red Mills to make sure they’re perfect every time.
- Dairy-free yogurt: Any dairy-free yogurt should work but we use coconut yogurt the most. This helps the protein chocolate pancakes stay fluffy and not dense.
- Almond milk: Unsweetened works best so that you van skip the extra sugar. We use homemade hemp milk the most.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Make these pancakes (or something like dairy-free pumpkin pancakes) as sinfully indulgent or simple as you wish!
Top them with Whole30 whipped cream or dairy-free coconut milk caramel sauce to make them extra indulgent.
Chocolate chips: Skip the cacao powder and swirl in some chocolate chips for gooeir bites.
Berries: Chocolate strawberry is always a tasty flavor, slice some up in small bites and mix them into the batter.
How To Make Chocolate Protein Pancakes Without Banana
Step 1: Grease a pan and heat it over medium.Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients in a bowl adding the almond milk in the last.
Step 2: Mix well until no clumps remain.
Step 3: Portion the batter into the pan using pancake molds.Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Flip.
Step 4:Recover and cook until cooked through (about 4 minutes).Remove from the pan, top with your favorites and enjoy!
Expert Tips
The kind of protein matters and will affect the taste and texture of the pancakes. Typically, I have made these pancakes with pea-based protein like Orgain Protein. I do think beef isolate protein powder can work as well as that's what I have currently switched to.
If you can’t portion all of the batter into the pan at once, you’ll want to add 1 more tbs of almond milk to the second batch of batter. The batter thickens like crazy while it sits so without the milk your pancakes will be super dense.
How to store them: You can store leftover protein pancakes in the fridge in a container. They work well for meal prep as you can pop them into the toaster for a minute or so the next day to heat them (or into a pan on low and covered). If you do this, separate them between layers of parchment paper.
Chocolate Protein Pancakes Without Banana FAQs
Like anything else, the quality of the ingredients matters. So long as the protein powder you choose is a healthy blend, these chocolate protein pancakes will be too. Protein is the best way to break a fast and provide your body with the fuel it needs to kick off the day.
Vegan protein powders can cause pancakes to become somewhat dry. However, there are a few ways to get around this! First, choose a protein powder that blends well. Protien pancakes work best if you add some banana, applesauce, or yogurt to the mixture also. This helps keep them light and fluffy instead of dry and dense.
I haven't tested this chocolate protein pancakes recipe in the freezer but if you do, make sure to separate the pancakes by layers of parchment paper so that they don't stick together. Then, pop them in the toaster to reheat.
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Chocolate Protein Pancakes (No Banana)
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Chocolate vegan protein powder
- 2 tbs Cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup 1:1 Gluten-free baking flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tbs Mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup Almond milk
- 1 tbs Dairy-free yogurt
- 1 tbs Maple syrup
Instructions
- Grease a pan and heat it over medium.
- Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients in a bowl adding the almond milk in last.
- Mix well until no clumps remain.
- Portion the batter into the pan using pancake molds.
- Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Flip.
- Recover and cook until cooked through (about 4 minutes).
- Remove the protein pancakes from the pan, top them with your favorites, and enjoy!
Notes
- The kind of protein matters and will affect the taste and texture of the pancakes.
- If you can’t portion all of the batter into the pan at once, you’ll want to add 1 more tbs of almond milk to the second batch of better. The batter thickens like crazy while it sits so without the milk your pancakes will be super dense.
- You can store leftover pancakes in the fridge in a container. They work well for meal prep as you can pop them into the toasted for a minute or so the next day to heat them.
- I haven’t tried freezing them yet but if you do make sure to separate them between pieces of parchment paper.
- Makes 6 pancakes with each serving being three.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Lindsey says
So first off, YUM! Second, I had no idea there was a difference between cocoa powder and cacao powder! I made these pancakes every day this weekend! I know, I know...moderation. I just couldn't help myself!
fitasamamabear says
Haha moderation and chocolate don't belong together 😉
Janice says
Yesterday, I whipped up a batch of these chocolate protein pancakes, and they were an absolute hit with my family! Not only are they healthy, but they also offer a delightful twist to the traditional pancake recipes I've tried in the past. I would definitely save this recipe for future use!
fitasamamabear says
Happy the fam liked them, that's always the best!
Jane says
These look like a delicious way to start the day! The chocolatey goodness is going to wake you up and keep you going until lunch.
fitasamamabear says
Right?1 Chocolate is always a win lol
Jessica says
I've always been a sucker for desserts for breakfast. I am in love with this recipe because it's the best of both worlds! I get what my inner child wants, plus some actual nutrition to carry me over until lunch.
fitasamamabear says
Haah you and me both dessert for breakfast is my jam!
Giangi Townsend says
We really enjoyed your chocolate protein pancakes. rich in flavor and you were right about the thickening batter, thank you for our suggestions and advice, they sure came on handy.
fitasamamabear says
They're a tasty way to kick off the day!