Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Printable)

A soft, high-protein pancake baked in a bowl—single-serve, no banana, perfect for quick breakfasts or meal prep in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1.75 oz high-protein yogurt (Greek or skyr; dairy or plant-based)
03 - 0.25 cup milk (soy, almond, or dairy)

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (or oat, spelt, buckwheat, or gluten-free blend)
05 - 0.25 cup vanilla or white chocolate protein powder
06 - 1 tsp sweetener of choice (optional)
07 - 0.5 tsp 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 355°F.
02 - Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with at least 22 oz capacity.
03 - Add egg, yogurt, milk, flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder directly into the bowl. Mix thoroughly until completely smooth and well combined.
04 - Gently fold in any desired pre-bake toppings such as berries, chocolate chips, shredded carrot, or chopped nuts.
05 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until lightly golden and just set in the center.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. The center will firm up as it cools. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's basically a pancake disguised as a bowl—soft, fluffy, and indulgent but with 31 grams of protein to keep you full for hours
  • The entire recipe comes together in one bowl, no separate mixing bowls or frying pans required
  • You can bake it ahead of time and reheat throughout the week for effortless breakfasts
02 -
  • The center will look soft when you first remove it from the oven—this is exactly how it should be and ensures a moist, tender texture
  • Using too small a bowl will cause overflow as the batter rises during baking
  • Letting it cool is not optional—the texture transforms from slightly wet to perfectly fluffy
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the dry ingredients for bakery-style depth
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a smoother batter
  • The bowl is done when the edges pull away slightly from the sides
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