These simple oatmeal protein pancakes for one are high in natural protein (15 grams!) and easily customized to fit different tastes.
These oatmeal protein pancakes make a great naturally high protein breakfast!
They’re simple, sugar-free, and kids love them.
I originally created these as a snack for myself, but the recipe has become an excellent way to feed Sam or Miki in the morning too. They’ll even have them for a midday snack with berries, butter, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
I’m not a huge fan of protein powders, so I created these without it, but the recipe still boasts up to 15 grams if you use skim milk!
How to make oatmeal protein pancakes
There are only six ingredients needed to make these, and the recipe comes together quickly. You only need one bowl in which to stir everything, which makes clean up easy!
Begin by stirring the oat flour, oats, baking powder, and a few dashes of salt together in a bowl.
Make a little well and crack in the egg, as well as a couple of tablespoons of milk. Depending on how thick your batter is, you may need another tablespoon of milk.
Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat while the batter sits for a minute or two. Add the batter to the pan and fry both sides for about 1-2 minutes. I use a tablespoon measuring spoon to make about 7-8 little pancakes.
How to serve them
I like to top these with my Gooey Apples and Peanut Butter Frosting.
My husband and Natalie love them paired with butter and maple syrup.
Some variations we like to add include cinnamon, vanilla, and/or blueberries.
Recipe tips
Use skim milk to get a full 15 grams of protein.
To make oat flour, I grind rolled oats in my Nutribullet using the flat blade.
More pancake recipes
Gluten-Free Vanilla Coconut Pancakes
Oatmeal Protein Pancakes for One (NO Protein Powder)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup rolled or quick oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- couple dashes sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 2-3 Tablespoons milk of your choice
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. until well combined.
- Mix in the wet ingredients, adding enough milk to make a pourable batter.
- Let the batter sit for a few minutes while you heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add a little butter or coconut oil to the skillet and let it melt and start to bubble.
- Add the batter into the pan, giving each pancake room to cook evenly.
- Let cook until the perimeter begins to set and you see a few bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with all batter (I use a tablespoon measure for mine and get about 8-9 small pancakes).
- Top as desired and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Yippee! Real protein pancakes without protein powder! Thank you for this!
Would it be possible to use almond flour or sprouted wheat flour in this recipe?
I think either could work, though I haven’t tried!
Tried these this last weekend w/ friends at my home. We pigged out, oinked, added other ingredients and intend to try more add-ins this coming weekend. Thanks for the recipe.
Haha! Glad you enjoyed them beaux, thanks for the comment!
Thank you Lauren for sharing your story and triumph. I am looking for better ways to eat too. I started with clean eating but soon discovered that I needed to have recipes that were tasty and healthy. LOL, I love that we can make pancakes, brownies, what have you with beans, oats, and cauliflower. I feel better, I don’t feel bad for not eating my veggies, I am literally serving my teenage sons more veg than they ever had as boys.
Bless you friend
That’s so great, Melinda. Yes, healthy eating is wonderful! You just have to retrain your thinking and not expect things to taste like white flour/sugar.
Just tried these and added vanilla extract and protein powder to get more protein. The. Best. Pancakes. I’ve. Ever. Had. The fact that they have lots of protein, fiber and aren’t high in calories just makes it better. It was like biting into a perfect bowl of oatmeal but better! I added honey and some strawberry jam it was incredible thank you
Yes 🙌! So good! Literally don’t know I’m eating oats. I used all purpose flour because I was a little tight on time, and to me they’re just as good! Added a tsp of maple syrup to sweeten as well and had with chia seeds and blueberries! Def recommend! My boys love them too!
omg the best oatmeal pancakes i tasted. i cooked them in coconut oil after adding molasses, vanilla, nuts oat based choco chips and molasses.
Delicious! I threw all the ingredients in a blender, mixed and poured onto the skillet. So easy!! Love that it is simple and nourishing! I served with a little fresh fruit and egg for even more protein. Will definitely make again!
Made these for my breakfast today. I used whole wheat flour instead of oat flour because I wasn’t in the mood to blend oatmeal into flour. They were amazing! There was no sweetness to them, so I went a little overboard on maple syrup. Next time I’ll find a cooked fruit topping to bring in sweetness without the sugar.