Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Print Version)

Soft fluffy pancake bowl packed with protein, ready in 30 minutes. Single-serve and customizable.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 gluten-free blend
05 - 3/4 oz 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
09 - Chocolate chips
10 - Shredded carrot
11 - Chopped nuts

→ Optional Post-Bake Toppings

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

# How to Make:

01 - Set oven temperature to 356°F (180°C).
02 - Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with minimum 22 fluid ounce capacity.
03 - Add egg, yogurt, and milk directly to the bowl.
04 - Add flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder to the wet mixture.
05 - Mix thoroughly until batter reaches smooth consistency with no lumps.
06 - Gently fold in desired pre-bake toppings such as berries or chocolate chips.
07 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown and center is just set.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes; center will continue to firm.
09 - Top with preferred post-bake toppings and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its genuinely hands-off once the batter hits the oven, so you can shower or pack your bag while it bakes.
  • The texture lands somewhere between a thick pancake and a soft muffin, which makes every bite feel like a cozy hug.
  • You can toss in whatever toppings you have on hand and it always turns out delicious.
  • One bowl, one spoon, and almost no cleanup makes this a weekday miracle.
02 -
  • The batter will seem thin at first, but it thickens as the protein powder absorbs the liquid, so give it a minute before you panic.
  • Dont overbake trying to get a firm center, it will set as it cools and you want that soft, almost custardy middle.
  • If you freeze these, wrap each bowl tightly in plastic wrap or foil so they dont dry out, then reheat straight from frozen for about 90 seconds in the microwave.
03 -
  • Spray your bowl lightly with cooking spray before adding the batter if you want to pop it out for a photo-worthy presentation.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or a tiny bit of citrus zest to the batter for an unexpected flavor boost that feels gourmet.
  • If youre using frozen berries, dont thaw them first, they release less juice and wont turn the batter purple.
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