Banana Nut Kodiak Protein Pancakes recipe
Using Kodiak protein pancake mix as the base, we increase the protein even more with Casein protein powder and give this a delicious Hawaiian feel with bananas and Macadamia nuts! This breakfast is sure to keep you full for hours!
Servings: 1 Person
Calories: 563kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- spatula
- nonstick griddle
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kodiak Pancake Mix 63g
- 1 scoop vanilla casein protein powder 32 grams
- 3/4 to 1 cup water adjust to desired thickness
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoon macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Add the pancake mix, protein powder, and water to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick griddle to medium-low. Wait for the griddle to be hot before continuing.
- Spray the griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Pour your pancake batter onto the griddle and let cook until the bottom side is completely set and browned. Low & slow is the best way to cook pancakes with protein powder in them--don't be tempted to turn the heat up higher to cook them faster. The outside will burn while the inside stays raw.
- Once the bottom is completely set and firm, use the spatula to pry the pancake up from the griddle, then carefully flip it. Let it cook until cooked through to the middle.
- While the pancakes are cooking, slice your banana and chop your macadamia nuts into bits.
- As you pull the pancakes off the griddle, layer them with banana slices and chopped nuts.
- Serve with butter and maple syrup if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
Cooking with protein powder can be finicky sometimes. Please read this section carefully to ensure best results!
Griddle Temperature - Cook these on medium-low. Protein powder is susceptible to burning. My experience cooking these on a higher heat (medium) was that the outside would start to burn before the inside was completely cooked. Cooking on medium-low and being patient while each side finishes was key for perfect pancakes.
Use a Nonstick Pan - I use cast iron and stainless steel for almost everything in this kitchen....except pancakes. Just trust me. A nonstick griddle is worth it for sure!
Use Casein Protein Powder - Casein is the bomb! It keeps me full for hours, much longer than whey. However, if you already have whey and don't want to purchase something new, you can use it, but you must reduce the water to only 1/2 cup.
Do Not Flip Too Early - You do not want to try to flip these before they are fully set, or you will end up with scrambled pancakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
