Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Printer View)

Soft, fluffy, high-protein pancake baked in a bowl. Single-serve, no banana, perfect for quick breakfasts or meal prep. Ready in 30 minutes.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1.75 oz high-protein yogurt (Greek or skyr; dairy or plant-based)
03 - 2.33 fl oz milk (soy, almond, or dairy)

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1.25 oz all-purpose flour (or oat, spelt, buckwheat, or gluten-free blend)
05 - 0.9 oz vanilla or white chocolate protein powder
06 - 0.175 oz sweetener of choice (optional; ~1 tsp)
07 - 0.5 tsp baking powder

→ Optional Toppings

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

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C).
02 - Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with minimum 22 fl oz (650 ml) capacity.
03 - Add egg, yogurt, milk, flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder directly to the bowl.
04 - Mix thoroughly until batter is smooth and well combined.
05 - Gently fold in any desired pre-bake toppings such as berries, chocolate chips, shredded carrot, or chopped nuts.
06 - Bake for 20-22 minutes until lightly golden and just set in the center.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes; the center will firm up as it cools.
08 - Top with peanut butter, maple syrup, honey, or extra yogurt and enjoy warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One bowl, zero cleanup, and you can get ready while it bakes
  • Packs 31 grams of protein without any bananas or weird texture tricks
02 -
  • The center looks soft when you first pull it out but it firms up perfectly while cooling
  • Use a bigger bowl than you think you need or it will overflow and make a mess
03 -
  • Set a timer for 20 minutes then check every 2 minutes to avoid overbaking
  • Freeze extras wrapped tightly and they last a whole month
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