Filled with chocolate peanut butter goodness, these pancakes are naturally gluten free, 100% whole grain and packed with protein to give you lasting energy.
Did you know that February is National Pancake Month? Talk about a holiday I can get excited about! I’m not sure if you noticed, but my goal in life is to create guilt free versions of pancakes that I can enjoy on a daily basis. What can I say? I’ve always been ambitious.
Chocolate and peanut butter is probably one of my top flavor combinations of all time. Of course, I couldn’t leave banana out of the party so I decided to throw one in for added fiber and natural sweetness. Since protein is the name of the game when it comes to long lasting energy, I decided to throw in some Stonyfield Greek yogurt and a scoop of my favorite protein powder for good measure.
My husband has the sweet tooth in the family so he requested a drizzle of pure maple syrup but they are certainly sweet enough on their own to skip it. Each batch makes 16 thin pancakes but if you prefer them on the thicker side just skip the milk. I’ve always been part of the “more is better” club when it comes to pancakes. ;)
Your fork is waiting.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes {Gluten Free}
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup Stonyfield plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or cow's milk
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 scoop chocolate protein protein
- fresh berries and pure maple syrup optional garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat griddle over medium high heat.
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth.
- Spray griddle with cooking spray and slowly pour batter 1/4 cup at a time. Cook until bubbles begin to form then flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until the pancake puffs up slightly and is lightly browned.
- Repeat until all of the batter is used.
- Garnish with berries and pure maple syrup if you wish.
Recipe Notes:
If you prefer thicker pancakes, skip the almond milk.
These were so great, used water since we were out of milk and added 1 T of the peanut butter powder. My nearly 5 year old daughter said they were great! Thank you!
So happy you enjoyed them Ann!
:-) You know, I was thinking if I added another egg white and a little more milk, they would make a great healthy dessert crepe. Ricotta in the middle…
Wow now THAT is a great idea!
Hi Liz !
I am in love with this recipe!
Is it possible to freeze the batter? I don’t have 3 people to make pancakes for :/
I know it’s a bit late but I would really appreciate if you got back to me :)
Can I come to your house for breakfast tomorrow? ;)
DEAL!!
Now this is my kind of Holiday! My kiddos will love this!
chocolate for breakfast. sign me up!
You’re officially signed up!
These look amazing, Liz!! Need to make them in the moring!
Let me know if you try them!!
These are happening tomorrow morning! Love that I can get my favorite pb and chocolate combo in at breakfast!
I hope you like them!!
Hi Liz – I so love your blog and pin almost all your recipes. I’ll definitely be pinning this one!
I think it’s worth it to point out that not all oats are gluten free, so people who are looking for a gluten free version should be sure they buy certified gluten free oats. My Hubby has Celiac Disease which means he is allergic to not only wheat, but oats, barley, and rye as well.
Keep on keeping on, lady – love it all! :)
Yes you are absolutely correct Kathy!! I’ll be sure to add that note. I try not to write “Gluten Free Oats” in the recipe because then many people ask if they *have* to be gluten free oats but I do agree – I wouldn’t want anyone with Celiac Disease to think that all oats are GF. :)
Printed and making a double batch to keep some in the freezer for my kids to reheat on school mornings! SO excited about these!
YAY!! I hope you like them!!!! These are perfect for reheating!!
Oooh yum!! Your photos are fabulous. I am a pancake freak, so this is right up my alley. I actually made some bananas foster protein pancakes today that I am posting this weekend in honor of Mardi Gras.
Looking forward to meeting you :)
Thank you so much!!! Appreciate it!
It’s like you made these JUST FOR ME! Especially after my savory GF pancake kick of this weekend…I’m definitely ready to make these and take on sweet this weekend!
Oatmeal is my favorite way to get gluten free pancakes on the menu!!
What a sweet picture of that baby boy.
Pancakes look tasty too.
Thank you!
National pancake month!! Didn’t even know it, but now I think I’ll be eating these everyday!!! Logan will love these!
It’s my favorite holiday – hahaah!!
Oooh peanut butter and chocolate? Sounds good to me! These look incredible. Love that they are GF.
Let me know if you try them – they were so good!
I didn’t know that February was pancake month. Thank goodness our city has the annual Lion’s Club pancake festival this weekend because we are so going to get our grub on.
These pancakes look great.
Wow perfect timing!!
Liz these look SO GOOD!
I love peanut butter. I love chocolate. I love protein!
AND pancakes are my favorite food of life. Pinned!
Peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite combination on earth!
It’s like you made these for me!!! Amazing.
I wish I could make them for you!! :)
Ahh! You’re torturing me. I wish I had these in front of me. And that drizzle – perfect shot!
Thank you!!! Husband helped me with that – haha.