Vegan Banana Protein Pancakes (light, gluten-free, paleo)

Vegan banana protein pancakes make the best start to the day! Super light, sweet, and made with vegan protein powder, these banana protein pancakes make a tasty, fueling breakfast option for moms and kids (just like our favorite chocolate pancakes!). Plus, being dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan they’re an easy allergy-friendly breakfast option.

Made with banana, vegan protein powder, and blanched almond flour these vegan banana protein pancakes are a great part of a healthy morning routine.

Thanks to the added coconut, they end up tasting far more indulgent than they are- which is why they’re such a hit with the kids!

However, the best perk is that they contain minimal ingredients. Thus they’re easy to whip up. This also keeps them allergy-friendly (dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, vegan).

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Tips For A Healthy Breakfast- Choose Protein

While I won’t say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (I personally use intermittent fasting), I will say that it’s crucial the first meal be a healthy one- especially for kids.

When it comes to healthy breakfast ideas, always strive for:

• Nutrient density
• Protein
• Fat
• Practicality

Loading up on sugar-filled carbs at breakfast isn’t ideal for moms or kids. All it will accomplish is an energy crash, poor focus, and a tummy that’s still full.

I’m not saying your kid needs a bodybuilders diet of chicken and broccoli first thing in the morning (ironically my toddler would be okay with that, wtf).

I am saying that protein helps wake up the body, it takes a while to digest (which keeps them full), and it helps replenish enzymes that we’ve lost (repairs muscle, boosts the immune system, etc).

But mostly because of the full factor. Protein takes forever to digest so it’ll help keep your you and the kids full but also control any major sugar release from whatever it’s paired with.

Choosing Protein For The Vegan Banana Protein Pancakes

Choosing a protein powder can be overwhelming at the best of times. While some people don’t think kids should have protein powder, I think that as long as you have a quality protein powder and trust it’s the source, it’s okay.

In fact, Quick & Dirty Tips says it’ best when they mention “I hardly think that protein powder is the biggest threat to our kids”.

When checking out a new brand, especially if my kiddos are going to be using it, I like to look for a few of these points:

• no random flavored added
• low in sugar
• no carrageenan
• no processed oils

For this vegan banana protein pancakes recipe, I used Orgain Protein Powder. I’m dairy-free and gluten-free so this is a plant-based protein powder.

Orgain is allergy-friendly (no soy, gluten-free, kosher, etc), has no added sugar and no artificial sweeteners, and actually won Preventions Cleanest Packaged Food Award!

It has 21 grams of vegan protein per scoop and it’s a clean enough brand that I feel comfortable giving it to my girls. If you want to give it a try, check it out and use code mamabear30 for 10% off your first-ever order.

Can I Substitute Whey Protein?

I can’t give you an answer to this because I haven’t tried it.

When and plant-based proteins absorb liquid and bake very differently. Vegan protein powders tend to absorb liquid more and dry out whereas whey does not.

I imagine you would need to adjust the arrowroot powder slightly in order to make sure the pancakes with banana bind properly.

Another aspect to note is that even vegan protein powders can bake differently. Since each one has a different plant-based breakdown, they absorb slightly different.

I used Orgain for these vegan banana protein pancakes and I’ve tried them with Vega protein. Both worked well for me.

Are These Vegan Banana Protein Pancakes A Make-Ahead Option

If there’s one hack as a busy mom I rely on it’s making healthy breakfast recipes ahead of time! And while I do make pancakes recipe and freeze them (these peanut butter pancakes freeze and reheat really well!), these banana protein pancakes are not one of them.

Because of the vegan protein powder, they don’t re-heat well and end up a bit dry. I have had them stored in the fridge overnight though and re-heated and that seems to work okay!

But freezing and thawing does not.

Texture Of The Protein Pancakes With Banana

These vegan protein pancakes are super light, indulgent, and slightly delicate. They’re easy to inhale so take your time to actually chew.

This protein pancakes recipe, unlike my favorite vegan pancakes, doesn’t hold together and rise like a typical, out-of-the-box pancake but they’re far more indulgent.

Ingredients In The Vegan Banana Protein Pancakes

• Orgain Protein
• Banana
• Unsweetened, finely shredded coconut
• Blanched almond meal
• Vanilla extract
• Baking Powder
• Arrowroot Powder
• Coconut Oil
• Plant-based milk

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Easy Vegan Banana Pancakes

A tasty breakfast option for moms and kids. These vegan pancakes have minimal ingredients, a sweet flavor, and load you up on fuel to start the day.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Orgain Protein Powder
• 1/8 cup coconut finely shredded
• 1/3 cup almond flour blanched
• 1 tsp arrowroot powder
• 1 tbs coconut oil measured solid
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 cup almond milk
• 1 tbs almond milk
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 banana

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mash the banana. Heat the coconut oil until melted.

2. Whisk together the banana, oil, and vanilla.

3. Add in all of the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb.

4. While mixture is sitting, grease a large pan and heat just over medium heat.

5. Portion the pancakes into the pan with a spoon, taking care to shape and even them out.

6. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Flip the pancakes and re-cover. Cook 2-3 more minutes or until cooked fully.

7. Portion on to a plate and top with your favorites!

Recipe Notes

Grab all the ingredients for the pancakes from my pantry staples.

Nutrition facts are calculated per pancakes.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Vegan Banana Pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Sodium 61mg3%

Potassium 125mg4%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 61mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

An easy, tasty, healthy breakfast idea for both moms and kids. Use these vegan banana protein pancakes for fuel or indulgence and top them with your favorites to start the day. They’re light, sweet, and allergy-friendly.