Ready in just 2 minutes, this Protein Pancake Bowl makes for a fueling breakfast on busy mornings. Made in the microwave with 34 grams of protein and requiring only 4 ingredients, each bite of this mug pancake is soft, sweet, and delicious.
I absolutely love this that is whipped up so quickly. The best recipe for chaotic mornings.
- Shelby S
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 2 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 225kcal and 34 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: Egg whites, vegan vanilla protein powder, vegan Greek yogurt, and maple syrup
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Easy to whip up, comforting, and great for busy mornings!
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I rely a lot on protein baked oatmeal, protein sheet pan pancakes, or blended overnight protein oats to get us through school mornings. Mainly, because I can prepare them in advance.
However, this protein pancake bowl has become a new staple too It can be made in a variety of flavors (like all protein mug cake recipes) and is ready to eat in under 5 minutes.
It's recipes like this that blend protein and sweet flavor that made me create the Strong and Sweet protein Guide. An e-book that brings you twenty-five dessert-like snacks with 17 grams of protein or more.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy: The mug pancake is made with only 4 main ingredients and cooked in just 2 minutes. It doesn’t get simpler than that.
Versatile: It’s really easy to adjust the flavors of the dairy-free breakfast from bright, bursting raspberries to rich, indulgent chocolate chip, just like my go-to protein pancakes recipe.
Healthy: It’s naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and has 34 grams of protein in it. It could even be made paleo if you need it to be.
Meal prep: Though it only takes minutes to come together, you can also make the bowls the night before and then just microwave them in the morning to literally have a 3 minute breakfast.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Protein Powder: Know that the protein powder you choose is going to affect the taste and texture of the bowl. I used Botanica protein powder, which is similar to Orgain. They absorb liquid to thicken the bowl, but not insanely like a fermented powder. Learn more about how to choose a protein powder.
- Yogurt: The yogurt I use is a dairy-free Greek yogurt. I have no doubt this would work with a regular Greek yogurt, but I’m not sure about a regular two percent yogurt, as it won’t thicken the batter. It may need extra cooking time if you do this.
- Update: I recently made this recipe with beef protein powder (read about beef protein benefits). To do this, you need to add 1.5 tablespoons of coconut flour with it.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
The base of this microwave protein pancake bowl is super simple. However, you can adjust the taste any way you like. Below are a few of our favorites.
Berries: Top the pancake bowl with frozen blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of berries. Or just sprinkle some on top.
Double chocolate: Add some chocolate chips to the top or if you’re feeling rich, mix in a teaspoon of cacao powder for a chocolate punch. Of course, using a chocolate protein powder works too.
Apple pie: Stir in a pinch of cinnamon and finely chopped or grated apples in the bowl.
Toppings: Maple syrup always works on protein pancakes, but so does whole30 whipped cream, dairy-free caramel sauce, peanut butter, or dairy-free chocolate ganache.
How To Make a 2 Minute Protein Pancake Bowl
Step 1: Whisk together the liquid ingredients and then add the vegan protein powder.
Step 2: Mix until completely smooth.
Step 3: Top the pancake bowl with anything you like.
Step 4: Microwave for 2 minutes before letting it cool and enjoying.
Expert Tips To Make It
The dairy-free yogurt I use is vanilla in flavor (they don’t offer a plain one yet). If using a plain yogurt, you may want to add a bit more sweetener.
Likewise, you have to like the flavor of your protein powder for this to work.
The protein pancake bowl is extremely hot coming out of the microwave! Give it a minute to cool before you dive in and burn your tongue.
You can make it paleo by using collagen powder in place of protein powder, but you may need a bit more sweetener and to add a tablespoon of almond flour to thicken it up.
I made this with Paleo Protein, beef protein powder, as well. If you use a beef powder, add 1.5 tablespoons of coconut flour to the recipe. I personally baked mine in the oven at 350F for 20 minutes, so not sure how it would be in the microwave!
Since microwaves all cook slightly differently and protein powders absorb differently, check the pancake bowl at 1:30 and then keep an eye on it in the last bit of cooking. You may need to add or take away ten seconds, depending on the texture. It’s done when it’s still soft and slightly moist on top. Any more than that it overcooks and loses its soft interior texture.
How To Store It
Truthfully, any leftovers of the mug pancake don’t store well. You can store it by placing plastic wrap on the bowl and reheating it the next day, but it tends to get a rubbery texture, so it’s not advised.
How to meal prep it: Make the pancake bowls the night before by mixing everything in microwave-safe bowls or dishes. Sprinkle on your toppings and wrap the bowls in plastic wrap. In the morning, pop them into the microwave individually and cook for 2-2:15 seconds, checking at the minute fifty mark for doneness.
2 Minute Protein Pancake Bowl FAQs
The serving size is one bowl, and that’s what the nutritional breakdown shows. However, it feels like you’re eating 3 pancakes because it’s so filling!
Either will work; you may just need to adjust the cooking time and know that mixing in frozen fruit could leave pockets of pancake that aren’t fully cooked. Topped is best if that texture bugs you.
The egg whites really help hold it together and give it a more pancake texture. When I tried eggs, the result was less soft and fluffy and more rubbery.
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Protein Pancake Bowl
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Egg whites from a carton
- ¼ cup Vegan vanilla protein powder Botanica was used
- ¼ cup Vegan Greek yogurt vanilla flavored
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the liquid ingredients until combined.
- Add in the vegan protein powder a mix until completely smooth.
- Top the pancake bowl with any additional toppings.
- Microwave for 2 minutes before letting it cool for a full minute and enjoying.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Shelby S says
I absolutley love this that is whipped up so quickly. The best recipe for chaotic mornings.