Save There was this Tuesday morning last winter when my apartment was freezing cold and I refused to stand at the stove flipping pancakes for twenty minutes. I threw everything into a bowl, shoved it in the oven, and somehow created the most ridiculous breakfast convenience Ive ever known. Now it's the only way I do pancakes on busy weekdays.
My roommate walked in while this was baking and honestly thought I was having dessert for breakfast. The smell of vanilla and warm protein batter fills the whole kitchen. She demanded I make her one the next day and now we bake two bowls side by side every Sunday for the week ahead.
Ingredients
- Large egg: The structure builder that holds everything together while keeping it fluffy
- High-protein yogurt: Greek or skyr gives you that protein punch and keeps the texture incredibly moist
- Milk: Any milk works, just use what you have in your fridge
- Flour: Regular flour or oat flour both work beautifully here
- Vanilla protein powder: White chocolate makes it taste like cake but feel like fuel
- Sweetener: Skip it if your protein powder is already sweet
- Baking powder: This is what makes it puff up into that pancake-like texture
Instructions
- Get your oven ready:
- Preheat to 180°C and grab an oven-safe bowl that holds at least 650 ml so it has room to rise.
- Make the batter:
- Dump everything straight into your bowl and mix until completely smooth with no lumps.
- Add the fun stuff:
- Fold in berries or chocolate chips gently so they dont sink to the bottom.
- Bake it up:
- Slide it into the oven for 20 to 22 minutes until golden on top and just set in the middle.
- The patience part:
- Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes because it needs this time to finish setting up.
- Make it yours:
- Pile on peanut butter or maple syrup and eat it while it's still warm.
Save This recipe became my go-to during exam week when I needed something substantial but had zero time to cook. Id eat it warm right out of the bowl with a spoon, feeling like I was treating myself to something special while studying at 6 AM.
Meal Prep Magic
I make three of these on Sunday and they honestly save my mornings all week long. They keep perfectly in the fridge for five days and taste just as good after a quick reheat.
Flavor Adventures
Cinnamon and shredded carrot turn this into carrot cake for breakfast. Sometimes I add orange zest and dark chocolate chips when I need something that feels a little fancy.
Texture Secrets
The yogurt is what makes this taste like a treat instead of protein powder sadness. Greek yogurt gives you the fluffiest results while plant-based versions make it slightly denser but still delicious.
- Check your protein powder sweetness first before adding any extra sweetener
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best rise
- Dont overmix or it might turn out tough instead of tender
Save There's something so satisfying about eating pancakes out of a bowl with a spoon. Hope this makes your mornings a little easier and a lot more delicious.
Kitchen Help
- → How long does it take to prepare this baked pancake bowl?
This baked protein pancake bowl is incredibly quick to prepare, requiring only 5 minutes of active preparation. The total time from start to finish, including baking, is just 27 minutes.
- → Can I make this without bananas?
Absolutely! This particular version is specifically designed as a 'no banana' creation, perfect for those who prefer to omit it or have dietary restrictions.
- → What types of protein powder work best?
Vanilla or white chocolate protein powder is suggested, but you can experiment with other flavors you enjoy. Ensure it mixes well with liquids to achieve a smooth batter.
- → Is this suitable for meal prepping?
Yes, it's excellent for meal prepping. You can make multiple bowls and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to a month. Reheat gently in the microwave.
- → How can I make this gluten-free?
To make this gluten-free, simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free blend, oat flour, or buckwheat flour, and ensure your protein powder is also gluten-free.
- → What toppings are recommended?
Before baking, try fresh or frozen berries, chocolate chips, or shredded carrot. After baking, peanut butter, maple syrup, honey, or extra yogurt are delicious additions.