Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Printable Version)

Soft, fluffy baked pancake bowl with 31g protein. Ready in 27 minutes, perfect for quick breakfasts and meal prep.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 3.5 oz high-protein yogurt, Greek or skyr, dairy or plant-based
03 - 2.4 fl oz milk, soy, almond, or dairy

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1.2 oz all-purpose flour, oat, spelt, buckwheat, or gluten-free blend
05 - 0.9 oz vanilla or white chocolate protein powder
06 - 0.2 oz sweetener of choice, approximately 1 teaspoon, optional
07 - 0.5 teaspoon baking powder

→ Optional Pre-Bake Toppings

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

→ Optional Post-Bake Toppings

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 356°F.
02 - Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with minimum 22 fl oz capacity.
03 - Add egg, yogurt, milk, flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder directly to the bowl.
04 - Mix thoroughly until batter is smooth and well combined with no lumps.
05 - Gently fold in any desired pre-bake toppings such as berries, chocolate chips, or nuts.
06 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until lightly golden and just set in the center.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes; the center will firm up as it cools.
08 - Top with favorite finishes such as peanut butter, maple syrup, honey, or additional yogurt, then enjoy warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It dirties exactly one bowl and a spoon, which means cleanup happens in under a minute.
  • You can prep three or four on Sunday night and have grab-and-go breakfasts that actually keep you full.
  • The texture lands somewhere between a soufflé and a classic pancake, soft but never gummy.
  • You control the sweetness and toppings, so it never gets boring or too sugary.
02 -
  • The batter will look a bit wet in the middle when you pull it out, resist the urge to overbake or you'll end up with a dry, rubbery puck.
  • Using cold ingredients straight from the fridge is fine, but letting them sit out for a few minutes helps everything mix more smoothly.
  • If you're meal prepping, cool completely before covering and refrigerating, otherwise condensation makes the top soggy.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the batter for warmth without extra sugar, it makes the whole kitchen smell incredible.
  • If you want a crispier top, switch the oven to broil for the last minute, but watch it closely so it doesn't burn.
  • Try layering a spoonful of nut butter in the center of the batter before baking for a molten surprise in the middle.
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