Description: Rocco Dispirito's Protein Pancakes.
Recipe courtesy of Rocco DiSpirito

Protein Pancakes

  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 15 min
  • Active: 15 min
  • Yield: four 6-inch pancakes
These are the high-protein, gluten-free pancakes you've been searching for--they are one of the most popular items among my clients. I've replaced the fat with applesauce, a healthy sub for fat in baked goods that also imparts a hint of sweetness with no added sugar.

Ingredients

Blueberry Syrup

Directions

  1. 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the applesauce, eggs, baking powder, and protein powder until just combined.
  2. 2. Heat a 6-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray and pour 3 ounces of batter into the pan.
  3. 3. Cook until the edges of the pancake are set, about 45 seconds. Flip and cook another 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat to make 3 more pancakes. Serve with Blueberry Syrup.

Blueberry Syrup

Yield: 4 servings
  1. 1. Place the blueberries in a small pot and cook over medium heat until they soften and begin to burst, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Transfer the berries to a blender, add the monk fruit, and puree until smooth, 15 to 30 seconds.

Cook’s Note

The syrup will thicken as it cools. Warm it up to get it back to its liquid state before serving.

rated 4.4 of 5 stars

8 Reviews

lily.homma
lily.hommaDecember 29, 2023
rated 1 of 5 stars
I don’t know what I was expecting, but these were basically sweet eggs. The texture is spongy, dense, and just super off-putting. I understand that protein pancakes won’t be exactly the same as normal pancakes, but these severely missed the mark.
Anonymous
AnonymousJuly 21, 2023
rated 5 of 5 stars
This recipe is delicious. Takes a bit longer to cook and not the consistency of “regular pancakes” but the protein keeps me feeling full for a few hours. I don’t make the blueberry sauce, I just use a little maple syrup.
Food Network User
Food Network UserApril 19, 2022
rated 4 of 5 stars
Good flavor! It was a struggle to flip them and they ended up being a little mushy in the center despite being basically burnt lol (I used medium heat). Make sure you whisk fully though because I got chunks of egg white in my pancakes. I think with practice this recipe would be great, just don’t expect it to turn out amazing first try.
Mushfiq Rashid
Mushfiq RashidNovember 4, 2021
rated 5 of 5 stars
Great 👍 tasty and healthy
Mark P.
Mark P.July 10, 2021
rated 5 of 5 stars
Pancakes without the guilt!!!
Chaniece P.
Chaniece P.March 2, 2021
rated 5 of 5 stars
Delicious! I added some cinnamon and vanilla extract to the pancake mix.
Food Network User
Food Network UserFebruary 28, 2020
I added 1/3 cup of almond flour, they are delicious.
Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.September 19, 2017
rated 5 of 5 stars
Yum! I used chocolate protein powder, substituted a mashed banana for the applesauce, used only one egg, and added a teaspoon and a half of coconut flour to thicken it.  This is a tasty, healthy, quick breakfast---and you don't have to feel guilty about eating the whole batch!
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