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
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup Stonyfield plain Greek yogurt
- ½ 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 ¼ 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.
Chef’s Notes
If you prefer thicker pancakes, skip the almond milk.
Ann Stofflet
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!
Liz DellaCroce
So happy you enjoyed them Ann!
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…
Liz DellaCroce
Wow now THAT is a great idea!
Nemo
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 :)
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
Can I come to your house for breakfast tomorrow? ;)
Liz DellaCroce
DEAL!!
Paula – bell’alimento
Now this is my kind of Holiday! My kiddos will love this!
cheri
chocolate for breakfast. sign me up!
Liz DellaCroce
You’re officially signed up!
Tieghan
These look amazing, Liz!! Need to make them in the moring!
Liz DellaCroce
Let me know if you try them!!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
These are happening tomorrow morning! Love that I can get my favorite pb and chocolate combo in at breakfast!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you like them!!
Kathy at kissing the frog
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! :)
Liz DellaCroce
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. :)
Laurie {Simply Scratch}
Printed and making a double batch to keep some in the freezer for my kids to reheat on school mornings! SO excited about these!
Liz DellaCroce
YAY!! I hope you like them!!!! These are perfect for reheating!!
Meme
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 :)
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much!!! Appreciate it!
Joanne
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!
Liz DellaCroce
Oatmeal is my favorite way to get gluten free pancakes on the menu!!
Charlotte Moore
What a sweet picture of that baby boy.
Pancakes look tasty too.
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you!
steph@stephsbitebybite
National pancake month!! Didn’t even know it, but now I think I’ll be eating these everyday!!! Logan will love these!
Liz DellaCroce
It’s my favorite holiday – hahaah!!
Maryea {happy healthy mama}
Oooh peanut butter and chocolate? Sounds good to me! These look incredible. Love that they are GF.
Liz DellaCroce
Let me know if you try them – they were so good!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
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.
Liz DellaCroce
Wow perfect timing!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Liz these look SO GOOD!
I love peanut butter. I love chocolate. I love protein!
AND pancakes are my favorite food of life. Pinned!
Liz DellaCroce
Peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite combination on earth!
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots
It’s like you made these for me!!! Amazing.
Liz DellaCroce
I wish I could make them for you!! :)
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Ahh! You’re torturing me. I wish I had these in front of me. And that drizzle – perfect shot!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you!!! Husband helped me with that – haha.