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Banana Whey Protein Pancakes

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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Banana Buckwheat Protein Pancakes are naturally gluten-free and 100% whole grain – a perfect breakfast any day of the week.

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Banana Buckwheat Protein Pancakes (Gluten Free) - The Lemon Bowl

Certain foods will always remind me of my mother and buckwheat is one of them. More specifically, buckwheat pancakes. While my friends were enjoying chocolate chip pancakes and Belgium waffles every weekend, we were most likely eating buckwheat pancakes, steel cut oats or cream of wheat.

Mom and Sissies

Now that I have kids of my own, I can’t tell you how grateful I am that my mother taught us to appreciate whole foods with texture and flavor. Traditional pancakes made with white flour not only lack vitamins and nutrients but they are essentially all sugar which means you will be craving more sugar (read: more pancakes and syrup) even after eating a giant stack.

Bob's Red Mill Creamy Buckwheat Cereal - The Lemon Bowl

Made with Bob’s Red Mill Organic Creamy Buckwheat Hot Cereal and Whey Protein, these mouth-watering Banana Buckwheat Protein Pancakes are naturally gluten-free and 100% whole grain. Each serving is packed with over 17g protein to give you long-lasting energy and help avoid the usual post-pancake sugar crash.

Buckwheat Protein Pancakes - The Lemon Bowl

My husband loves drizzling them with a little pure maple syrup but I thought they were sweet enough on their own thanks to super-ripe bananas in the batter. Serve with fresh berries or extra bananas and you’re good to go.

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Banana Buckwheat Protein Pancakes (Gluten Free) - The Lemon Bowl

Banana Whey Protein Pancakes

Liz Della Croce
4.58 stars average
Banana Buckwheat Protein Pancakes are naturally gluten free and 100% whole grain.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
CourseBreakfast
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and puree until batter is smooth.
  2. Pre-heat griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
  3. Pour batter on to pan, 1/4 cup at a time, and heat until bubbles begin to form – about 1-2 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, cooking for another minute or two.
  4. Continue with remaining batter.
  5. Serve with fresh berries and pure maple syrup if you wish.

Liz’s Notes

serving size is 4 pancakes

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 139mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 7.7g

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68 responses to “Banana Whey Protein Pancakes”

  1. Karly Avatar
    Karly

    Could you use any protein powder?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Absolutely!

  2. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    I’ll take the nutty flavor of buckwheat pancakes over plain AP flour pancakes any day! Bonus that they’re extra nutritious.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I agree- buckwheat has so much more flavor!!

  3. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    I love finding easy gluten free recipes. We are going to have breakfast for dinner today since I found this recipe! Do you think you can use this batter in a waffle maker?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’ve never tried it so I can’t say but let me know if you do!!

      1. SAndra Avatar
        SAndra

        I haven’t found the ingredients yet my local food store seems to have all of Bob’s Red Mill products except the buckwheat… I’ll go to Whole Foods if the snow ever stops! And will let you know how they turn out.

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          Ok I hope you love them!

  4. Jessica @ stuck on sweet Avatar
    Jessica @ stuck on sweet

    I am a huge pancake fan and can’t wait to try this healthier version! Love the addition of bananas, too!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Jessica!

  5. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Liz, your timing on this one is absolutely perfect. I just made some chai-chocolate-flavored buckwheat cereal this morning that didn’t fly – neither of us can do cloves for breakfast. So I needed a recipe for using the cereal, and you came through with something both of us will enjoy. Thank you for that. And I just read your answer about pouring the batter from a blender. I get my Blendtec today, so I think I’ll try making my pancakes in it rather than in the usual, old-fashioned bowl. Really looking forward to trying these.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh I hope you love it Susan!! The timing is perfect!

      1. Susan Avatar
        Susan

        Finally got to make these this morning. I was betting on the simplicity of making these with my new blender, because we had a commitment this morning. Simple, quick, tasty. I served them with butter and Diddle Dee jam (the jam is from the Falkland Islands, and supposedly eating it will make certain that you get to visit again). I came out with an odd number of pancakes, because I just eyeballed what I poured out. My husband loved these, too, so they will make a pretty regular appearance for breakfast now. I am loving the blender (I got a Designer 675), perhaps especially the clean cycle…

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          I’m so glad you loved them!!!

  6. She Rocks Fitness Avatar
    She Rocks Fitness

    I didn’t know Bobs Red Mill made Whey protein? Unfortunately whey protein upsets my stomach now a days, but I will definitely try it with my proteins that works for me. Thanks for sharing…Looks delicious as always!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      They have other types of protein too – check it out!! Enjoy girl!

  7. Marly Avatar
    Marly

    I’m kind of picky about my pancakes because I want some protein in the morning and these pancakes have all the bases covered…including gorgeous and delicious!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Marly!! Appreciate your sweet words!

  8. Shawnna Avatar
    Shawnna

    Yummy!! Those look delish!!

  9. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks Avatar
    Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks

    These look so light and fluffy, but I love how nutrients-dense they are. Can’t wait to try!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love them Dani!

  10. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog Avatar
    Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog

    Wow, these look so absolutely delicious, definitely need to try buckwheat as I never have! You’re always introducing me to cool ingredients :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Aww I’m so glad!! I hope you try them!

  11. Jenny Flake Avatar
    Jenny Flake

    These look amazing! We LOVE pancakes at our house! What a creative idea :D

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      My boys could eat pancakes morning noon and night!

  12. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite Avatar
    Meagan @ A Zesty Bite

    I’m laughing because my daughter is right next to me crying for raspberries as she is looking at the photos. We just ran out at dinner time.

    I’m drooling over the pancakes.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      AWww I’m sorry!!! I hope you get more raspberries soon!!

  13. Gaby Avatar
    Gaby

    I could have these for breakfast every day!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thanks so much Gaby!

  14. Liz@HoosierHomemade Avatar
    Liz@HoosierHomemade

    Delicious! I have not tried buckwheat but we love pancakes. Definitely adding these to the must make list!
    ~Liz@HoosierHomemade

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Let me know if you try buckwheat – it’s one of my favorites!

  15. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough Avatar
    Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough

    Remember how we talked in Iowa about pouring warm milk over buckwheat pancakes? I haven’t stopped thinking about how good that would be — especially with this recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh my goodness I forgot until just now!!! I want that now!!!

  16. LauraT Avatar
    LauraT

    These sound and look awesome. But are the measurements of ingredients and/or servings correct? Does 1/2 cup Cream of Wheat cereal & 1/2 cup protein powder really make 48 pancakes (12 servings of 4 pancakes each)?
    Thanks.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Great catch – that was a type-o!! It serves 4. :-) Also to clarify there is no Cream of Wheat in this dish – just Buckwheat.

  17. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    These look so yummy! I love strawberries on my pancakes, too. Thanks for such a healthy breakfast recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      My pleasure Elizabeth! Enjoy!

  18. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    You know what? I’m not sure I’ve ever had buckwheat before! But I can tell I’d love these pancakes and I’m sure my family would, too. I need to pick up a bag of the buckwheat and get to it! :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It’s so hearty and satisfying – let me know if you try it!!

  19. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats Avatar
    Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats

    First off this is a gorgeous picture! Secondly, I love how close your family is and that your mother raised you guys to appreciate good whole foods. That is such a blessing these days!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much my friend – I appreciate all of your sweet words!!

  20. kelley {mountain mama cooks} Avatar
    kelley {mountain mama cooks}

    These are great! I feel the same away about pancakes and baked goods in general. I hate feeding my kids something that isn’t a) going to fill them up and b) give them the right nutrients and stay fueled to the next meal! Kudos to your mom!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes you’re totally right Kelley!! No wonder Asher considers you mom! ;-)

  21. Cailee Avatar
    Cailee

    WOW!! These look amazing!! Great recipe! Love that it’s grain free!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Cailee!!

  22. leslie Avatar
    leslie

    These are the perfect pancakes Liz!!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much!! Pouring the batter from the blender is the secret!

  23. Nicole - Coking for Keeps Avatar
    Nicole – Coking for Keeps

    My husband is a pancake fanatic, like can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner — any day. I love that he loves them so much, but I don’t love that they aren’t great for us, pancakes every day for me, not really an option. I feel like this could be something we would both love! They look fantastic!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Girl – my husband is the SAME!! Thank you so much!

  24. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    These pancakes look perfect! What a wonderful morning treat…It is nice to find a healthy recipe for pancakes too. Pinning. xo, Catherine

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Catherine – enjoy!

  25. naomi Avatar
    naomi

    I want some of these for breakfast right now – and Bobs Red Mill – love!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Wish I could make you a stack Naomi!

  26. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain Avatar
    Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain

    These pancakes are GORG!!!!! Also, can’t wait to see you this weekend!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I can’t wait to see YOU my friend!!! And hug. And drink wine.

  27. Heidi @foodiecrush Avatar
    Heidi @foodiecrush

    Your mom not only passed on her beauty to you but your smart mama-ing ways! What kind of griddle do you use? I can never get my pancakes that smooth golden brown toasted color yours are.

  28. Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl Avatar
    Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl

    I love that you used both protein and buckwheat! I’ve got some buckwheat flour leftover from another recipe that really needs to be used and I can’t wait to try these delicious looking pancakes!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      YES! I’m all about maximizing nutrition. :) Thank you Kim!

  29. Erin@WellPlated Avatar
    Erin@WellPlated

    This is such a cool way to use buckwheat hot cereal. You are brilliant! Pinning this to my personal “I MUST EAT THIS FOR BREAKFAST” board :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      haha you would love these pancakes Erin! I hope you try them!

  30. Aggie Avatar
    Aggie

    Cream of Wheat reminds me of my childhood breakfasts lol. You are a lucky girl to have a mom who was way ahead of the healthy breakfast game! These pancakes look awesome. Your photos rock!

    I always add smashed banana to pancakes it seems, it adds just enough sweetness to eat them as is!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh my goodness my mom to this day has Cream of Wheat in her house at all times!!

  31. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel Avatar
    Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

    These both sound and look amazing! I definitely need to give your version a try!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Rachel!! xo

  32. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor Avatar
    Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor

    I want a big stack of these to start my day! I love using Bob’s Red Mill buckwheat!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I wish I could make you a stack Ashley!

  33. June Burns Avatar
    June Burns

    Those look fantastic! Love the ingredient list–buckwheat just works so well in pancakes :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m a huge buckwheat fan!! Thank you June!