Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Print)

Warm, fluffy baked pancake bowl rich in protein, topped with berries and nuts for a healthy energizing meal.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/3 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or stevia

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons flax meal
06 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
07 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately 26g protein
08 - 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Pre-Bake Toppings

09 - 1/3 cup raspberries or mixed berries
10 - Sliced strawberries
11 - Blueberries
12 - Sliced bananas
13 - Chocolate chips

→ Post-Bake Toppings

14 - Nut butter, almond, peanut, or alternative
15 - Maple syrup
16 - Extra Greek yogurt
17 - Salted butter
18 - Chia jam

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 12 to 14 fluid ounce oven-safe glass dish or ramekin with nonstick spray.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine egg, Greek yogurt, milk, flax meal, flour, protein powder, maple syrup or stevia, and baking powder. Whisk until smooth batter forms with no lumps.
03 - Pour batter into prepared dish. Distribute chosen pre-bake toppings such as berries, banana slices, or chocolate chips evenly across the surface.
04 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
06 - Transfer to serving dish and add desired post-bake toppings including nut butter, additional yogurt, maple syrup, or chia jam. Serve warm.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • High in protein with 40g per serving to support muscle recovery.
  • Perfect for meal prep; bake once and enjoy throughout the week.
  • Extremely versatile and customizable with various fruits and toppings.
  • Quick preparation time of only 5 minutes.
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free friendly options.
02 -
  • Ensure the batter is whisked until completely smooth for the best rise.
  • Allowing the pancake to cool for 5-10 minutes helps the texture set properly.
  • Use an oven-safe glass dish to monitor the edges as they turn golden.
  • Vary your toppings each day to keep your meal prep exciting.
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