23 Whey Protein Pancakes Recipe: Healthy and Easy Breakfast Ideas!

Whey Protein Pancakes Recipe Interested in high protein meals but find them too hard to prepare?

Unless you plan on eating steak every day, finding enough protein can be a challenge.

One healthy and easy way to start your day is whey protein pancake.

This popular high protein breakfast can get body ready for the day ahead, and help you to more easily achieve daily protein intake goals.

We’ve curated 23 delicious whey protein pancakes recipe with step by step demo videos, including recommendation from fitness experts like Sadik Hadzovic, Zac Perna, and Katie Corio.

Get inspired to prepare protein-packed pancakes that keep you fueled until lunch!

What Is Whey Protein and Its Key Benefits?

According to MedicalNewsToday:

Milk is made of two proteins, casein and whey. Whey protein can be separated from the casein in milk or formed as a by-product of cheese making. Whey protein is considered a complete protein as it contains all 9 essential amino acids. It is low in lactose content.

Whey protein provides substantial amounts of the essential amino acids that can be absorbed quickly to keep our body functioning.

While many athletes and bodybuilders commonly take whey protein powder as a supplement to improve athletic performance while increase lean muscle mass and muscle strength —

extensive studies revealed by US National Library of Medicine and Research Gate etc show whey protein powder can also help weight loss and appetite control.

Recommended Read: How To Lose 100 Pounds in 6 Months? Success Stories Revealed

So why not use this powerful source of protein to make healthy and yummy pancakes?

Watch the demo videos below for step by step guide on how to make whey protein pancakes.

And feel free to get creative with these delicious recipes and adapt them to suit your taste!

#1: Simple Whey Protein Pancakes Recipe by Sadik Hadzovic

Fitness model Sadik Hadzovic demonstrated how to make a simple whey protein pancake with the following 4 ingredients recipe:

Whey protein powder (1/2 scoop)
Oats (1/4 cup)
Cottage cheese (1/4 cup); This ingredient is among the 49 high protein food list
Egg whites (1/2 cup)

#2: Low Carb, Low Fat, High Protein Pancake by Katie Corio

American fitness model Katie Corio shared her high protein pancake recipe in this video:

Pancake mix (1/2 cup)
Whey protein powder (1/2 cup)
Egg whites (1/2 cup)
Chocolate chips (1TB)
dash of cinnamon, baking powder, and vanilla extract.

After mixed the ingredients, cook with low heat, flip the pancake when it starts to form bubbles, and then top it with whatever you want (eg. strawberries, blueberries, syrup, etc)!

#3: Easy 3 Ingredients Protein Pancake by Kayleigh Swenson

LA model Kayleigh Swenson shares the recipe of her 3 ingredients protein pancakes:

Egg Whites (2/3 cup)
Banana (2/3)
Protein powder (1 scoop)

Kayleigh used the peanut butter flavor Quest Nutrition protein powder in this video, and you can replace this with whey protein powder that you like.

Other stuff that she used include non-stick coconut oil cooking spray and sugar free syrup.

#4: Low Calories Vanilla Protein Pancake by Zac Perna

This is the vanilla whey protein pancake recipe of Zac Perna, who was once a member of Australian Sports Nutrition team:

Vanilla Whey protein powder (1/2 scoop)
1 whole egg and 2 egg whites
Cottage cheese (1 Tsp, 50 grams)
Baking powder (1/2 Tsp)
Stevia (1 Tsp)

#5: High Protein Pancake Recipe by Scott Herman

Scott Herman, fitness model and social media celebrity from Massachusetts, shared how to make pancake with 55 grams of protein with this recipe:

BSN Syntha-6 isolate protein powder vanilla flavor (1 scoop)
Raw oatmeal (1/4 cup)
1 whole Jumbo egg
Egg whites from 1 Jumbo egg
Liquid egg whites (3 Tbsp)
Plain fat-free Greek yogurt (1/2 cup)
Strawberries
Sugar free syrup or Wholesome organic blue agave

In this video, Scott’s wife Erica also explained why their pancake recipe includes different types of egg whites (eg. real egg whites from Jumbo egg and liquid egg whites).

Looked delicious!

#6: Rob Lipsett’s Vanilla Protein Pancake with 8 Ingredients

Irish fitness trainer Rob Lipsett shared his tips on how to make whey protein pancakes.

As shown in the video below, his ‘perfect’ protein pancake recipe contains 8 ingredients:

Whey protein powder (1 scoop), vanilla or other flavors.
2 Eggs
1 Banana
Oats (50 grams)
Low-fat yogurt (50 grams)
Crunchy protein peanut butter (20 grams)
a bit of salt and cinnamon

#7: Bodybuilding Protein Pancakes Recipe by Michael Kory

Bodybuilding pancake recipe recommended by fitness expert Michael Kory:

Almond milk (1/4 cup)
1 Whole Egg
1 Egg whites
Oats (1 cup)
Protein powder (1 scoop)
Baking powder (1 TSP)
Sweetener (1 TSP)
Pinch of salt
Dash of Cinnamon

#8: High Protein Low Carb Pancake Recipe by Kara Corey

Kara Corey, a registered dietitian and qualified WNBF Bikini Pro, shared her favorite high protein pancake recipe:

Egg whites (from 6 eggs)
Protein powder (1 scoop)
2 tbs Splenda or sweetener of your choice
1 to 2 tbs Almond milk or milk of your choice
Dash of Cinnamon

As shown in the video, pour the mixture onto hot frying pan and cover for a couple minutes; Once the bottom of the pancake is firm and brown, flip it and cook on other side until done.

#9: Low Carb Whey Protein Pancake for Body Building

Joe Duff, ‘The Diet Chef’, has ~15 years of experience in making protein pancake.

He shared his tips on how to make a low carb whey protein pancake using these ingredients:

Vanilla Whey protein powder (1 Scoop, 30g)
6 Egg Whites (210g)
Cottage Cheese (1 Cup) with low 1% fat
Coconut Flour (6 Tbsps, 42g); Joe recommended the brand Bob’s Red Mill in this video.
Vanilla Extract (1 Tsp)
Baking Powder (1 Tsp) <-- this is Joe's secret ingredient

#10: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancake by Gabriel Sey

Gabriel Sey, champion natural bodybuilder/powerlifter and qualified personal trainer, was inspired by Chris Jones and came out with this high protein pancake recipe: