If you’re looking for a new healthy breakfast idea, give these meal prep protein pancake bowls a try. They are easy to make, high in protein, and can be finished with toppings of your choice.

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If you love pancakes but want something a little healthier, you are going to love these meal prep protein pancake bowls. They are light and fluffy like traditional pancakes, but have an extra boost of protein and keep well for days, making them perfect for meal prep.

And the best part is that they are incredibly versatile. While the recipe calls for frozen berries, you can easily swap them for any mix-ins you like and still enjoy a nourishing breakfast that will keep you satisfied and full all morning long.

Close up of a protein pancake meal prep bowl with maple syrup on top with a spoonful on a spoon.

Why You’ll Love Them

Easy to Make – They are made in a single dish with minimal ingredients.
High in Protein – These protein pancake bowls are loaded with 34 grams of protein per serving.
Keep Well – These bowls keep well in the fridge and freezer, making them a great breakfast meal prep idea.

Jar of milk, bowl of protein powder, bowl of flour, egg, bowl of frozen berries, and bowl of yogurt on a white background.

Ingredients + Substitutions

Egg – To add some protein and healthy fats. The recipe calls for a whole egg, as it works best, but you can use egg whites if preferred. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Greek Yogurt – To add some more protein. The recipe calls for Greek yogurt, but regular yogurt will also work. I used plain Greek yogurt, but vanilla Greek yogurt will also work.
Milk – To thin the batter and add more protein. The recipe calls for cow’s milk, but almond milk will also work. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Protein Powder – To add a bit of protein boost to the pancakes. The recipe calls for vanilla protein powder, specifically whey protein powder, but you can use any flavor or type of protein powder you like. If using plain protein powder, add a splash of vanilla extract for flavor.
Flour – To make the pancake batter. The recipe calls for all-purpose flour, but gluten-free flour will also work if needed. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Baking Powder – To ensure the pancakes are light and fluffy.
Toppings – The recipe calls for frozen berries, but you can use fresh berries if preferred.

Dietary Adaptions

To Make them Gluten-Free: Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour or gluten-free oat flour.

To Make them Dairy-Free: Swap the milk for almond milk and use a dairy-free protein powder.

Grid of 4 images with a glass container with milk, yogurt, and an egg; glass contain with milk, yogurt, and egg whisked together with all-purpose flour, protein powder, and baking powder on top; a glass container with pancake batter; and a glass container with pancake batter with frozen berries on top.

Red’s Nutrition Tip

While white flour (all-purpose flour) is often considered an “unhealthy” choice, it can most certainly be included in a healthy diet, particularly when paired with protein and fiber. In fact, the nutritional value of white flour and whole wheat flour is much closer than most people think.

Serving Suggestions

These protein pancake bowls are a balanced meal with protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and fat. They can be enjoyed as is or adapted to suit your personal calorie or macro needs. For example:

To make them higher in protein, add an additional tablespoon of protein powder.
To make them lower in carbohydrates, swap the all-purpose flour for almond flour.
To make them higher in fat, top the baked pancake bowls with almond butter, peanut butter, or nut butter of your choice.
To add flavor, add some chocolate chips, banana slices, and/or chopped nuts to the batter.

Protein pancake bowl with berries and maple syrup on top with a blue and white striped tea towel and silver spoon on the side.

Storage + Reheating

To Refrigerate: Allow the pancake bowl to cool completely, then cover it with a lid and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: Once cooled, cover the pancake bowl with a lid in an airtight container, and store it in the fridge for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Once thawed, they can be reheated in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

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