Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Print View)

Soft, fluffy pancake bowl packed with protein. Single-serve, no banana, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 3.5 oz high-protein yogurt, Greek or skyr style, dairy or plant-based
03 - 2.4 fl oz milk, soy, almond, or dairy

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1.2 oz all-purpose flour, or oat, spelt, buckwheat, or gluten-free blend
05 - 0.9 oz vanilla or white chocolate protein powder
06 - 0.2 oz sweetener of choice, optional, approximately 1 teaspoon
07 - 0.5 teaspoon baking powder

→ Optional Pre-Bake Toppings

08 - Fresh or frozen berries
09 - Chocolate chips
10 - Shredded carrot
11 - Chopped nuts

→ Optional Post-Bake Toppings

12 - Peanut butter
13 - Maple syrup or honey
14 - Extra yogurt

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set oven to 356°F and allow 10 minutes for full preheat.
02 - Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with minimum 22 fluid ounce capacity.
03 - Add egg, yogurt, milk, flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder directly to the bowl.
04 - Mix thoroughly using a spoon or whisk until batter is smooth and completely combined with no visible lumps.
05 - Gently fold in desired pre-bake toppings such as berries, chocolate chips, or nuts until evenly distributed.
06 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until surface is lightly golden and center is just set but still slightly soft.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes so the center firms up and textures develop.
08 - Top with desired post-bake toppings and enjoy while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything mixes in one bowl and bakes hands-free while you get ready for the day.
  • No banana means a pure pancake flavor that lets toppings really shine.
  • High protein keeps you satisfied without the mid-morning energy crash.
  • Endlessly adaptable to whatever you have on hand or crave that morning.
02 -
  • The batter looks softer in the center when hot, but it sets perfectly as it cools; don't overbake or it turns dry.
  • Using a bowl smaller than 650 ml means batter can overflow and make a mess in your oven.
  • If reheating from the fridge, 60 to 90 seconds in the microwave brings back that fresh-baked texture.
03 -
  • Let the bowl cool on a folded kitchen towel so the bottom doesn't keep cooking and dry out.
  • If your protein powder is very sweet, skip the added sweetener entirely or the pancake can taste cloying.
  • Use a ramekin with straight sides rather than a tapered bowl; it bakes more evenly and looks prettier when you serve it.
  • For extra fluff, separate the egg and whip the white to soft peaks before folding it in last.
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