These Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes are lightened up and healthier than traditional pancakes!
Protein Pancakes
Today we are talking pancakes. Not just any pancakes. Big, beautiful Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes! That’s right. This glorious stack of pancakes you see isn’t full of sugar and fried up in loads of butter. These pancakes are grain free, packed with protein powder and sugar free chocolate chips!
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Pancakes
These easy protein pancakes use many of the same ingredients that regular pancakes do, so I’m sure you already have many of them in your pantry! As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used for our Chocolate Protein Pancakes. For the complete recipe, scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Dry ingredients: almond flour, granular sweetener, baking powder and protein powder.
- Wet ingredients: almond milk, melted butter, and eggs.
- Add ins: This recipe calls for sugar free chocolate chips, which you can skip or you can use another add in such as nuts, or dried fruit.
How to make Pancakes with Protein Powder
These are such easy protein pancakes to make. First, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together. Slowly blend the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well. Next, gently stir in the chocolate chips.
Grease a skillet or griddle with coconut oil, then use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to transfer the batter to your skillet. Finally, cook until bubbles form, then flip. Serve as is, or drizzle with your favorite syrup, peanut butter, almond butter, etc.
Can I double this Pancake recipe?
Absolutely! This recipe can easily be doubled to make a large batch of pancakes for the whole family!
Are these pancakes keto?
Yes, if you use granular monkfruit or Swerve as the sweetener this recipe is naturally low carb and keto friendly. You will find the complete nutritional information under the recipe.
Can I Freeze Double Chocolate Protein Pancakes?
Yes! These protein powder pancakes freeze very well. Lay flat on a baking tray, then freeze until hardened. Once firm enough to stack, seal inside a freezer bag. To thaw, warm in the microwave or toaster. These chocolate chip protein pancakes are perfect for meal prep!
Tips for Making Chocolate Protein Powder Pancakes
- You can use any protein powder flavor you prefer.
- Substitute the chocolate chips with sugar free white chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
- Coconut oil provides a great taste and texture, however you can use another oil if you prefer.
- If you aren’t counting carbs, you can use regular milk instead of almond milk.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes:
- Keto Strawberry Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Keto Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Keto Breakfast Hot Pockets
- Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins
- Flourless Peanut Butter Protein Waffles
Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes
These Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes are lightened up and healthier than traditional pancakes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup protein powder*
- 2 tablespoons monkfruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together.
- Slowly blend the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well. Next, gently stir in the chocolate chips.
- Grease a skillet or griddle with coconut oil, then use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to transfer the batter to your skillet.
- Cook the pancakes until bubbles form, then flip.
Notes
You can use any variety of protein powder you prefer.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: Nutrition Calculated Per PancakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 142Total Fat: 6.2gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 5.3gNet Carbohydrates: 3.4gFiber: 1.9gSugar: 0.5gProtein: 5.4g
To avoid any confusion I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it is not known to affect blood glucose levels. To calculate Keto recipes listed on this site carbs - fiber = net carbs. I use Nutrifox as my nutrition calculator. This nutrition information is an estimate based on the information provided by Nutrifox and the specific ingredients I used.
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