Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Printable Version)

Single-serve baked pancake bowl packed with protein, ready in 27 minutes. Soft, fluffy texture with endless topping possibilities.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/4 cup high-protein yogurt, Greek or skyr style
03 - 1/4 cup milk, soy, almond, or dairy

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or oat, spelt, buckwheat, or gluten-free blend
05 - 2 tablespoons vanilla or white chocolate protein powder
06 - 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice, optional
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Optional Pre-Bake Toppings

08 - Fresh or frozen berries, as desired
09 - Chocolate chips, as desired
10 - Shredded carrot, as desired
11 - Chopped nuts, as desired

→ Optional Post-Bake Toppings

12 - Peanut butter, as desired
13 - Maple syrup or honey, as desired
14 - Extra yogurt, as desired

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with minimum 22-ounce capacity.
03 - Add egg, yogurt, milk, flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder directly to the selected bowl.
04 - Blend ingredients thoroughly until batter achieves uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
05 - Gently fold in desired pre-bake toppings such as berries or chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until the surface is lightly golden and the center is just set.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes; the center will firm up as it cools to room temperature.
08 - Top with preferred post-bake toppings and serve while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It bakes itself in one bowl while you get ready, no flipping or watching required.
  • The texture is soft and cake-like, not dense or rubbery like some protein recipes.
  • You can prep several at once and reheat them all week without losing that fresh-baked feel.
  • It's endlessly customizable, so you never get bored of the same breakfast.
02 -
  • The center will look underdone when you pull it out, but it sets perfectly as it cools, so resist the urge to bake it longer or you'll end up with a dry puck.
  • If your bowl is too small, the batter will bubble over and make a mess, so always use at least 650 ml capacity even if it looks too big at first.
  • Not all protein powders bake the same, some turn chalky or bitter, so stick with vanilla or white chocolate flavors that are designed for cooking.
03 -
  • Grease the bowl lightly with coconut oil or butter before adding the batter, it makes cleanup effortless and adds a hint of richness.
  • For an extra fluffy rise, let the mixed batter sit for two minutes before baking so the baking powder activates fully.
  • Use frozen berries instead of fresh, they won't sink to the bottom and they release just enough juice to marble the batter with color.
  • Top with a dollop of yogurt and a drizzle of honey right after reheating to bring back that fresh-baked feel.
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