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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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Filled with chocolate peanut butter goodness, these pancakes are naturally gluten free, 100% whole grain and packed with protein to give you lasting energy.

Chococlate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes - The Lemon Bowl

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. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes with syrup - The Lemon Bowl

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.

Chococlate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes - The Lemon Bowl

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes {Gluten Free}

4.91 stars average
These irresistible chocolate peanut butter pancakes are naturally gluten free and packed with plenty of whole grains and protein to give you energy all day long.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serves4
CourseBreakfast
Calories182

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
 

  1. Pre-heat griddle over medium high heat.
  2. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth.
  3. 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.
  4. Repeat until all of the batter is used.
  5. Garnish with berries and pure maple syrup if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 13.6gFat: 6.6gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.7gSodium: 254mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 6.1g

Liz’s Notes

Pureeing the batter in a blender ensures a smooth consistency but you can skip that step if you don’t mind the chunkier texture.
If you prefer thicker pancakes, skip the almond milk.

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36 responses to “Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes”

  1. Laurie {Simply Scratch} Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      YAY!! I hope you like them!!!! These are perfect for reheating!!

  2. Meme Avatar
    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 :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much!!! Appreciate it!

  3. Joanne Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oatmeal is my favorite way to get gluten free pancakes on the menu!!

  4. Charlotte Moore Avatar
    Charlotte Moore

    What a sweet picture of that baby boy.

    Pancakes look tasty too.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you!

  5. steph@stephsbitebybite Avatar
    steph@stephsbitebybite

    National pancake month!! Didn’t even know it, but now I think I’ll be eating these everyday!!! Logan will love these!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It’s my favorite holiday – hahaah!!

  6. Maryea {happy healthy mama} Avatar
    Maryea {happy healthy mama}

    Oooh peanut butter and chocolate? Sounds good to me! These look incredible. Love that they are GF.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Let me know if you try them – they were so good!

  7. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite Avatar
    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.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Wow perfect timing!!

  8. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness Avatar
    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!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite combination on earth!

  9. Caroline @ chocolate & carrots Avatar
    Caroline @ chocolate & carrots

    It’s like you made these for me!!! Amazing.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I wish I could make them for you!! :)

  10. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel Avatar
    Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

    Ahh! You’re torturing me. I wish I had these in front of me. And that drizzle – perfect shot!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you!!! Husband helped me with that – haha.