My gluten free banana protein pancake recipe comes together super fast with minimal ingredients! The recipe is made with eggs, ripe mashed banana, and ground flaxseed — only three simple ingredients. Plus, it can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave. You’ll get one delicious single-serve pancake, although you can easily double and triple the recipe to make more. (And I have a feeling you’ll want to! :)).
This is one of my absolute favorite breakfasts. I make this banana pancake recipe at least a few times a week. It’s also great for kids – my daughter loves it, too (not only eating it, but helping me make it as well)!
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In addition to the photos and recipe in this post, be sure to also check out the video showing just how easy these banana protein pancakes are to make!
Why You’ll Love This High Protein Breakfast
As a registered dietitian and mother, I’m all about sharing easy and nourishing breakfast and brunch recipes to start you and your family’s day off right. And these flour free protein pancakes are one of my favorites!
They’re also a reader favorite. Elena says: “I made these again for breakfast today for my boyfriend and I… now I’m having one for an after-workout snack #obsessed”. And Frances says: “I finally tried this when I saw your directions for the microwave version. Now I have made it two days in a row and am in danger of never eating anything else. I loved it that it really was like a light and large pancake.”
The secret to these pancakes? Egg and banana! It might sound weird, but I promise it’s good. The combination is a great way to enjoy a pancake that’s higher in protein than usual, but that still has a great texture and delicious flavor. (No protein powder needed!).
I’ve tried a lot of varieties of this flour free pancake over the years, so here’s the specific recipe variation I’ve come up with that has become my fave. (You might also love these high protein cottage cheese oat pancakes!)
The main recipe in this post is for a stovetop version, but I’ve included a microwave variation as well. These days I usually make the microwave version because it’s faster and makes less dishes, but if you have a little time try the stovetop variation as it will be fluffier and more like a traditional pancake!
Here’s another delicious gluten free pancake recipe with almond flour! Also, check out my lemon ricotta pancakes, too! So yummy.
Recipe Ingredients
To make this easy recipe for one pancake, you’ll need:
- banana (The more ripe it is, the sweeter the pancake will be!)
- eggs (This is where most of the protein comes from)
- ground flax (This acts as the “flour” in this recipe. If you’d prefer, you can use almond meal or coconut flour in place of this.)
- vanilla
- cinnamon
This particular recipe is an individual serving, but you can easily double or triple the recipe for more!
Feel free to leave out the cinnamon and vanilla extract – only the 3 main ingredients are absolutely necessary.
Have some browning bananas to use up? Here are 9 tasty recipes that use overripe bananas.
For the full recipe, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. But first, some tips!
How to Make a High Protein Banana Pancake (Single Serve)
To make the pancake, first mash the banana in a bowl. Add the eggs and whisk together.
Then, add the flaxseed, vanilla extract, and cinnamon and mix gently.
Then, pour all the batter into a pre-heated skillet. (Be sure to use a small omelette-sized pan for this pancake. Anything larger will cause it to spread out too much and break apart.)
Also, be patient – let it cook for the good 10 minutes before trying to flip it!
Serve these banana egg pancakes with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and/or nut butter. Delicious!
Can I microwave this flour free banana pancake?
Yes! By popular demand, here is a microwave variation:
Step 1: Place all ingredients in a shallow, wide microwave safe bowl. Whisk until combined.
Step 2: Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until center is fully cooked.
It won’t be as fluffy, but it will still taste really good!
This is one of our favorite breakfast recipes ever – I hope you love it, too!
Do you have a go-to breakfast or brunch recipe? Let me know in the comments!
More easy high protein breakfast ideas:
- High Protein Stovetop Oatmeal
- Goat Cheese Frittata with Spinach (gluten free)
- Scrambled Egg Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (gluten free)
For even more breakfast ideas, check out these tasty gluten free breakfast recipes!
Banana & Egg Protein Pancake (No Flour, No Oats)
The easiest flour free breakfast pancake that's sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 medium very ripe banana, mashed
- 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp. of vanilla extract (optional)
- Few shakes of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- To make the pancake, mash the banana in a bowl, then add eggs and whisk together. Next, add the flaxseed, vanilla extract, and cinnamon and mix gently.
- Pour the mixture into a pan (that has been greased or sprayed with cooking spray) over low heat. I recommend using a small omelette sized pan (mine is 8″) – the pancake will be too runny for a large pan and will spread out too much, making it hard to flip. The other key here is to leave the pancake sitting for about 10 minutes. Don’t touch it – it will take awhile to cook. Go do something else and ignore it for a little while.
- After about 10 minutes, check to make sure the pancake is solid enough to flip. If it is, flip away! It will only take about another minute on the other side.
- Enjoy plain or topped with fresh fruit, yogurt, or whatever you like!
Notes:
For a microwave version:
Place all ingredients in a shallow, wide microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until center is fully cooked.
