Being the mom of three little ones, I love finding yummy ways to incorporate more protein and healthy ingredients into their diet. These protein pancakes are so delicious, and the best part is that the whole family enjoys them!
These pancakes are so easy, very hearty and taste great on their own without needing to add toppings (although you can absolutely add fruit, maple syrup, peanut butter or any other topping of your choice!).
We’ve always loved Kodiak Pancake mix and finally found a way to make it even better! Most protein pancakes turn out very dry without the best flavor…I’ve found a way to make these protein pancakes so moist and flavorful, you’ll keep coming back for more!
Protein pancake ingredients:
- Kodiak pancake mix
- Whole milk
- Large egg
- Plain greek yogurt
- Canned pumpkin
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Pure maple syrup
The yogurt as well as the pumpkin help give the pancakes the great fluffy and moist texture rather then leaving them too dry, and they also give the pancakes so much more nutrients and substance!
Pumpkin benefits:
Using pumpkin is a great way to boost the nutritional value in recipes as it’s a great source of fiber, vitamin A, antioxidants and iron. What might surprise you is that pumpkin also does quite a bit to make your pancakes more delicious! Pumpkin will thicken and sweeten your recipe while making it more filling and hearty.
Yogurt benefits:
Yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium. Adding the yogurt to your pancakes helps make them more nutritious and filling. It also adds a good amount of creaminess which keeps the pancakes nice and moist rather than tasting dry.
The vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup give the perfect amount of flavor and sweetness. If you’d rather omit any of these, you can absolutely do that as well! I just love the taste the provide.
Protein waffles:
I love using the recipe for waffles as well. We have a very simple waffle maker and this batch will turn out roughly 4 large size waffles, which is perfect for our family! The kids also love changing it up with the waffles vs pancakes every once in a while – if you’re a mom, you know that it’s important to keep things fresh haha but the best part is that it’s the same exact recipe!
This Cuisinart Waffle Maker is so simple to use and produces great waffles every time! Simply plug in the waffle maker and adjust the knob to the level of doneness you want, I always have mine set to #2. There’s no need to grease this waffle maker because the non-stick is great and my waffles have never stuck! Once the waffle maker is ready the light will turn green – from there simply lift the lid, add your batter and close the lid. The light will turn red as it cooks and then turn green again to indicate that it’s done and your ready to remove the waffles!
Batter consistency:
I prefer the pancakes to come out nice and plump. I make my batter pretty thick to get that result. You can easily alter your batter consistency to get it the right amount of thickness. If your batter seems too thin and runny, add a couple tablespoons of Kodiak pancake mix until you’ve reached your desired consistency. If your batter seems too thick, or you prefer a thinner pancake, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
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Protein Pancakes
Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes15
minutes20
minutesThese pancakes are packed with protein and other nutrients to help start your day off right! You don’t need to worry about sacrificing anything you’d get with traditional pancakes as these protein pancakes are so fluffy, moist and delicious!
Ingredients
1 and 1/4 cup Kodiak Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix
3/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (I prefer Fage 5%)
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
1 Tbs vanilla
1Tsp cinnamon
2 Tbs pure maple syrup
Directions
- In a medium bowl, add all ingredients and mix until well combined. If your batter is too thin, add a couple tablespoons of Kodiak mix. If your batter is too thick, add a couple tablespoons of milk.
- Heat up a frying pan on medium low heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray (I use avocado oil spray).
- With the pan on low to medium low heat spoon about 1/4 batter into small pancakes throughout your pan, leaving about 1-2 inches between each pancake. I use a large skillet and can make 4 at a time. After about 2-5 minutes flip the pancakes and let finish cooking on the other side. Time to cook may vary depending on your skillet and how hot the pan is, keep an eye on them to ensure they do not overcook.
- Once both sides have reached golden brown and they are no longer runny from the middle, remove from heat and add butter if you prefer. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Toppings: I prefer to eat these with butter alone, but you can absolutely add other toppings! I suggest peanut butter, pure maple syrup, fresh fruit, or fruit puree.
- Waffles: To make these waffles follow the same recipe. Instead of preparing a skillet, prepare your waffle maker and allow it to heat up (my waffle maker I put on #2 heat setting). Once heated add about 1/2-1 cup of batter (allowing room for the batter to expand) and close the waffle maker. Allow it to cook until the waffle maker prompts you that they are done.