These low-carb protein pancakes are light, delicious, and packed with 40g of protein per serving. Quick to make and perfect for a high-protein breakfast or post-workout meal!
Serving: 3 pancakes | Calories: 223 kcal | Carbs: 8g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 3g
Low Carb Protein Pancakes (40g Protein!)
Let’s talk pancakes that actually help you hit your protein goals.
This one’s for those mornings when you want something warm, filling, and quick—but don’t want to load up on carbs or spend an hour in the kitchen.
These low carb protein pancakes are ready in just a few minutes and bring in a solid 40 grams of protein per serving. That’s breakfast and post-workout fuel taken care of.
Why I Make These Pancakes on Repeat
I’ve been lifting weights for a while (since 2008!), and I know how tricky it can be to get enough protein in early in the day—especially without defaulting to eggs or protein shakes. These pancakes feel like a treat but act like a solid meal. No flour, no sugar, no fuss. Just a few ingredients and a hot griddle.
🩷 xoxo, Ana
Ingredients notes:
**A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.**
Toss everything into a bowl and whisk it until smooth. Make sure there are no dry clumps of protein powder left behind.
- Heat your griddle or nonstick pan over medium. Spray with cooking spray.
- Pour half the batter onto the pan and cook until bubbles start to pop on the surface—about a minute or so.
- Flip and cook the other side for another minute.
- Repeat with the rest of the batter and you’re done!
Top them with sugar-free syrup, or mix up some nonfat Greek yogurt with a little sweetener for extra protein and creaminess.
Helpful Notes
- Your protein powder matters: Some protein powders soak up liquid more than others. If your batter feels too thick, add a splash of almond milk or water. If it’s too runny, sprinkle in a bit more powder or pudding mix.
- Want them fluffier? Add ½ teaspoon baking powder to the batter.
- Make it your own: Try switching up the flavor of pudding mix or stevia drops. Cheesecake pudding with strawberry stevia is one combo I keep going back to.
And just a heads-up: the calories will vary depending on your protein powder. Mine (from Zumub) gives me these macros for 40g:
157 calories, 3g fat, 2g carbs, 29g protein
With the egg whites added in, you’re easily hitting 40g of protein total.
Print Recipe
Low Carb Protein Pancake
Ingredients
- 40 g vanilla protein powder (see notes)
- 4 g sugar free pudding mix (you pick the flavor)
- 3 large egg whites or 126 grams liquid egg white
- 3 drops french vanilla better stevia (or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with whisk to make sure protein powder is completely blended.
- Spray griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium heat . Place half of the batter onto griddle or skillet.
- Cook for a minute or so on one side until bubbles “pop”. Flip pancake over and cook for another 1 minute or so. Repeat this process with the remaining batter.
- Serve with your choice of sugar free syrup or sweetened (with sugar free) plain-nonfat Greek yogurt for more protein.