Description
These chocolate protein pancakes are fluffy, rich, and packed with plant-based protein, making them a satisfying vegan breakfast perfect for meal prep or busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 3 cups soy milk
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup vegan chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- Optional: strawberries
- Optional: banana slices
- Optional: raspberries
- Optional: coconut flakes
- Optional: chocolate chips
- Optional: peanut butter
- Optional: peanuts
- Optional: coconut yogurt
- Optional: almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease four oven-safe bowls or baking containers.
- In a small bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add the soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup to the mashed banana and stir well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, vegan chocolate protein powder, cacao powder, and baking powder.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared baking containers.
- Add your favorite toppings directly onto the batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the centers are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the pancake bowls to cool slightly before serving.
- Top with coconut yogurt, almond butter, or additional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Plant-based protein powder works best for baking.
- Gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
- Fresh fruit and nut butter make excellent toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
