Chocolate Protein Pancakes (Vegan Meal Prep)
These chocolate protein pancakes are the perfect quick and easy breakfast meal prep! Each bowl is packed with 33 grams of protein thanks to the vegan chocolate protein powder, while the cacao powder gives it an addictive chocolate flavour. Easy to make in 30 minutes, these protein pancake bowls are versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings like strawberries, bananas, peanut butter, raspberries, or coconut flakes. Enjoy it as it is, served with coconut yogurt and almond butter.
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Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Protein Pancakes Recipe
Packed With Protein – These pancake bowls are packed with plant-based protein, which will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours!
Dairy-Free and Refined sugar-Free – Unlike traditional pancakes, which are often loaded with refined sugars, this recipe uses maple syrup for natural sweetness. Soy milk ensures dairy-free pancake bowls, while maple syrup brings natural sweetness, making them suitable for those with dietary restrictions. Even better, you can make them gluten-free using gluten-free flour instead of regular.
Perfect for Meal Prep – These high-protein pancake bowls are the easiest meal prep hack for a nutritious, on-the-go breakfast or a quick pick-me-up lunch. Prepare a batch, store it for up to 5 days in your desired portion-sized container, and reheat it for 2 to 3 minutes whenever you’re ready to enjoy it.
Easy to Make – One of the best things about these protein pancake bowls is their simplicity. You can whip them up in just one bowl, with minimal cleanup required. The preparation takes less than 15 minutes, making it a quick and easy breakfast option, even on the busiest mornings.
Super Customizable – Regarding customization options, these pancake bowls offer endless options to play with. You can pile on juicy strawberries, creamy peanut butter, sliced bananas, and crunchy peanuts. Or, if you are in the mood for something tropical, raspberries and coconut flakes are the way to go. And let’s not forget the classic combo of banana and chocolate chips!
How to Make Chocolate Protein Pancakes
Mash the Banana
In a small bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
Mix Wet Ingredients
Add the soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup to the mashed banana. Stir well to combine.
Mix Dry Ingredients
Combine the flour, vegan chocolate protein powder, cacao powder, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
Combine Wet and Dry
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is incorporated.
Add Toppings
Customize it with your favourite toppings.
Bake
Divide the batter into four oven-safe containers. Bake for 30 minutes.
Reheat and Serve
When ready to serve, reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Top with coconut yogurt and almond butter for an extra treat.
Recipe Tips
Use Ripe Bananas: Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture to pancake batter.
Use the Recommended Amount of Protein Powder: For the best results, use the measurements provided for protein powder. If you use more it will become gummy and dense.
Use Plant Based Protein Powder Only: This recipe has not been tested with whey protein powder. It bakes differently and will likely not work in this recipe.
Don’t Over-Mix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix until combined. Over-mixing may result in dense pancakes. A few lumps in the batter are fine.
Make It Gluten-Free: To make gluten-free chocolate protein pancake bowls, substitute regular flour with your favorite gluten-free blend.
Use While Wheat Flour: You can sub white flour for whole wheat flour in this recipe although the pancakes will be more dense. You could also do half white half whole wheat for some extra fibre.
Customize Your Toppings: Feel free to get creative with your toppings. Fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, and spreads can add different flavors and textures to your pancake bowls. Some popular combinations include strawberries with coconut flakes, peanut butter with banana slices, raspberries with dark chocolate chips, or try a s’mores flavour by adding vegan marshmallows & graham crackers on top!
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Chocolate Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 3 cups soy milk
- 4 tsp ACV
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1+ 2/3 cups flour
- 2/3 cup vegan chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup cacao powder
- 2 tbsp baking powder
Optional pancake toppings
- Strawberries
- Peanut butter
- Raspberries & coconut flakes
- Banana & chocolate chips
- Banana & peanuts
Optional – serve with
- Coconut yogurt
- Almond butter
Instructions
- Mash your banana in a small bowl.
- Add in your soy milk, apple cider vinegar and maple syrup and combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix your dry ingredients.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Add toppings as desired. I used blueberries on one, raspberries and slivered almonds on the second, strawberries and crushed peanuts on the third, and banana and chocolate chips on the fourth.
- Divide into 4 oven-safe containers and bake at 375f for 30 minutes.
- When serving, I like to top my pancake bowls with coconut yogurt and almond butter.