High-Protein Microwavable Pancakes

Made with just three main ingredients, these microwave pancakes are a quick and easy way to bring breakfast on the go. Meal prep them in minutes and customize with different variations, like berries or peanut butter and chocolate chips. The possibilities are endless!

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For when you need a breakfast that’s ready in under 2 minutes while being warm and high protein…microwave pancake bowls have your back.

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• Customizable: You can add whatever mix-ins and toppings you want to these pancakes.
• Three Ingredients: Does it get any simpler than that?!
• Protein-Packed: Protein pancake mix and egg whites fill these with protein to keep you fueled through the morning.

here’s what you’ll need

You don’t need much for this recipe and what you do need are pretty staple ingredients. Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements and substitutions.

• Bananas: These help the pancake set and add natural sweetness. The more brown spots on the bananas, the sweeter they are! If you don’t have bananas, applesauce, canned pumpkin, or other fruit puree will work too.
• Egg Whites are key to avoiding a rubbery microwave pancake bowl! Because they are mostly water, they can be heated quickly (like in a microwave) without setting (unlike egg yolks, which would heat too quickly and become hard in the microwave).
• High-Protein Pancake Mix: Feel free to use your favorite brand! You can also use regular “just add water” pancake mix, gluten-free, or whole grain, but these bowls will have less protein.

Berries: You can use fresh or frozen mixed berries. I like to use frozen because they are always in my freezer. You can just toss them directly in while still frozen!

toppings Tip

These pancakes really shine with a topping, so finish them with your favorite nut butter, syrup, or whipped cream. Even a dollop of Greek yogurt is delicious!

How to make microwave pancakes

These pancakes all get mixed up in the same containers they are microwaved and stored in. Fewer dishes, so less clean up! This is an overview of the recipe. Jump to the recipe card for the full printable recipe.

1. Mix together all the ingredients either in one large bowl or divided into 5 meal prep containers.
2. Microwave right before you’re ready to eat.
3. Enjoy with your favorite sauce.

Variations

You can get creative with the mix-ins of these pancakes!

• Chocolate chips: Who doesn’t love chocolate chips in pancakes? Swap the berries for these.
• Blueberries and lemons: Instead of mixed berries, add just blueberries and a bit of lemon zest.

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High-Protein Microwavable Pancakes

5 from 2 ratings

By: Sarah Bond

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 2 minutes minutes

Total: 7 minutes minutes

Servings: 5 servings

Made with just 4 ingredients, these microwave pancakes are a quick and easy way to bring breakfast on the go. Meal prep them in just minutes and customize with different variations like berries or peanut butter and chocolate chips. The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 ½ bananas
• ▢ 2 ½ cups high-protein pancake mix, I used Kodiak Power Cakes, 265 g
• ▢ 1 ¼ cups egg whites, 296 mL
• ▢ 2 ½ cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
• ▢ To serve: almond butter, maple syrup

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Instructions 

• Prep: For this recipe, you can either stir everything together in a large bowl and then distribute into containers, or assemble everything right in the containers. You'll need 5 microwave-safe meal prep containers.
• Stir: Smash 2 ½ bananas (half a banana per container). Stir in 2 ½ cups high-protein pancake mix (half cup per container) and 1 ¼ cups egg whites (quarter cup per container). Sprinkle 2 ½ cups fresh or frozen mixed berries on top (half cup per container). Seal and refrigerate up to 5 days.
  
• Microwave: When ready to eat, remove the lid and microwave for 1½ to 2 minutes, or until the pancake is firm. Be careful not to overcook, which can quickly make these pancakes chewy.
  
• Enjoy: These pancakes need a sauce to really shine, so top them with your favorite nut butter and/or pancake syrup. Enjoy!
  

Notes

Storage: These can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, uncooked, for up to 5 days. Once cooked, these will last up to 3 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen. However, reheating them a second time tends to make them chewy, so I recommend storing them in the fridge uncooked.

What containers should I use? You want to make sure to use microwave-safe containers or mugs (if not meal-prepping them). I usually use glass containers but you can always check the bottom of the container for the microwave symbol to make sure they are safe to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.4g | Protein: 21.6g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 9.1g | Sugar: 15.6g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 19.6mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2.3mg

Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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