Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Printable version)

A soft, fluffy, high-protein pancake baked in a bowl—single-serve, no banana, perfect for quick breakfasts or meal prep.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/4 cup high-protein yogurt, Greek or skyr style
03 - 1/4 cup milk, soy, almond, or dairy

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
05 - 3.5 tablespoons vanilla or white chocolate protein powder
06 - 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice, optional
07 - 1/2 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 - Additional yogurt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 356°F.
02 - Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with minimum 22-ounce capacity.
03 - Add egg, yogurt, milk, flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder directly to the bowl.
04 - Mix thoroughly until batter reaches smooth consistency with no lumps.
05 - Gently fold in desired pre-bake toppings such as berries, chocolate chips, or nuts.
06 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until lightly golden and just set at the center.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes; the center will firm as it cools.
08 - Top with preferred toppings and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It bakes while you get ready, so you actually have time to sit down and eat.
  • The protein keeps you satisfied without that mid-morning slump or snack attack.
  • You can prep a week of these in one go and never scramble for breakfast again.
  • No banana means no weird aftertaste or brown spots to worry about.
02 -
  • The center will look slightly jiggly when you pull it out—do not panic and overbake it or you will end up with a dry hockey puck.
  • If you are meal prepping, let them cool completely before covering, or condensation will make the tops soggy.
  • Use a bowl that is truly oven-safe—I once used a cute ceramic mug that cracked in half and scared the life out of me.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the batter for a warm, spiced twist that makes your kitchen smell like a bakery.
  • If your protein powder is unsweetened, bump the sweetener up to 10 g or add a mashed date to the batter for natural sweetness.
  • Press toppings gently into the batter before baking so they stay put instead of sinking to the bottom.
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