Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Print Version)

Soft, fluffy high-protein pancake baked in a bowl. Single-serve, no banana, ready in 27 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/4 cup high-protein yogurt, Greek or skyr (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/4 cup milk (soy, almond, or dairy)

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or oat, spelt, buckwheat, or gluten-free blend)
05 - 3.5 tablespoons vanilla or white chocolate protein powder
06 - 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Optional Toppings (Before Baking)

08 - Fresh or frozen berries
09 - Chocolate chips
10 - Shredded carrot
11 - Chopped nuts

→ Optional Toppings (After Baking)

12 - Peanut butter
13 - Maple syrup or honey
14 - Extra yogurt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 356°F. Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with a minimum capacity of 22 fluid ounces.
02 - Add egg, yogurt, milk, flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder directly to the prepared bowl.
03 - Mix thoroughly using a spoon or whisk until batter is smooth and well combined with no lumps.
04 - Gently fold in any desired pre-bake toppings such as berries, chocolate chips, or shredded carrot.
05 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until lightly golden and set in the center.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. The center will firm up as it cools. Top with preferred toppings and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No flipping required means you can walk away and let the oven do all the work while you get ready.
  • High protein keeps you full and energized without the mid-morning slump.
  • Endlessly customizable with whatever toppings or mix-ins you have on hand.
  • Single-serve portioning means no leftovers to deal with or recipe math to halve.
02 -
  • The batter will look slightly underdone in the very center when you pull it out, resist the urge to overbake or you'll end up with a dry, rubbery puck instead of a fluffy treat.
  • Using a bowl smaller than 650 ml will cause the batter to overflow and make a mess, measure your vessel before you commit.
  • Protein powder brands vary wildly in sweetness and texture, so taste your batter and adjust sweetener as needed before baking.
03 -
  • Spray or lightly grease your bowl before adding batter if you plan to turn the pancake out onto a plate for a prettier presentation.
  • Frozen berries work just as well as fresh, no need to thaw them first, they'll release a little juice and create pockets of jammy sweetness.
  • If you like a crispier top, switch the oven to broil for the last minute of baking and watch it closely so it doesn't burn.
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