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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.

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

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
Serves4
CourseBreakfast
Calories234

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 29.8gProtein: 17gFat: 5.4gSaturated Fat: 1.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 139mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 7.7g

Liz’s Notes

serving size is 4 pancakes

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68 responses to “Banana Whey Protein Pancakes”

  1. 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!

  2. 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!!!

  3. 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.

  4. 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!

  5. 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!!

  6. 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!!

  7. 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! ;-)

  8. 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!!

  9. 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!

  10. 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!