Peanut Butter Cup Protein Pancake Bowl (Printer-friendly)

High-protein baked pancake bowl with chocolate chips and peanut butter drizzle, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pancake Base

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
03 - 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
04 - 2 tablespoons oat flour
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
07 - 1 tablespoon milk of choice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
10 - 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

→ Toppings

11 - 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, melted
12 - 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
13 - Sliced banana, optional
14 - Chopped peanuts, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 to 12 ounce oven-safe bowl or ramekin with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Fold 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula or gentle stirring motions.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared oven-safe bowl and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before topping.
07 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon of melted peanut butter over the warm pancake bowl and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips. Add optional banana slices or chopped peanuts if desired.
08 - Enjoy immediately while warm, eating with a spoon directly from the bowl.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High Protein: Delivers a powerful 30g of protein to keep you full and focused.
  • Quick Preparation: Only 10 minutes of active prep time before it goes into the oven.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted for various dietary needs, including gluten-free and dairy-free options.
02 -
  • Don't Skip Cooling: Allowing the bowl to rest for 2-3 minutes helps the structure set while keeping the chocolate melty.
  • Protein Flavor: Since the protein powder is a major ingredient, choose a vanilla or chocolate flavor that you already enjoy on its own.
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