--- title: "Protein banana pancakes" id: "8877" type: "post" slug: "protein-banana-pancakes" published_at: "2026-11-04T01:06:46+00:00" modified_at: "2026-11-04T01:06:46+00:00" url: "https://www.allforone.com.au/protein-banana-pancakes/" markdown_url: "https://www.allforone.com.au/protein-banana-pancakes.md" excerpt: "Protein banana pancakes made in the blender: bananas, eggs, oats and a scoop of protein powder. A quick breakfast with a good serve of protein." taxonomy_category: - "All in" --- Recipe · 4 minute read These are the pancakes for the brown bananas sitting on your bench. Everything goes in the blender, the batter’s ready in under ten minutes, and a scoop of protein powder turns a treat into a breakfast that should keep you going until morning tea. ### The short version - Bananas, eggs, oats and a scoop of protein powder, blitzed together and fried in small rounds. Serves two. - If you’re training, about 20 to 40 g of protein at a meal is a good target, and toast doesn’t get you far. - We stock True Protein at the studio, and members get 10% off at the front desk. You don’t need flour, a bowl or a recipe you have to read twice. The riper the bananas the better, because they bring all the sweetness, so the ones you were about to give up on are perfect. They come out soft in the middle and golden at the edges, a bit like banana bread. Kids tend to eat these without noticing there’s anything good for them inside. ## Why it’s good for you Toast and a coffee might get you to 9 o’clock, but they don’t give you much protein. If you’re training, about 20 to 40 g at a meal is a good target. A 30 g scoop of plain whey concentrate has about 24 g of protein (check your tub, because flavours vary), so the two of you start on about 12 g each. Add the eggs and oats, spoon over some Greek yoghurt, and a plate of these gets you into that range. The oats and banana bring fibre as well. If you’ve got a strength class on, these are a good thing to eat afterwards, or a couple of hours before if you like something in your stomach. Members get 10% off True Protein We stock True Protein at the studio. Your 10% comes off automatically at the front desk, so there’s no code to remember. ## Ingredients (serves 2) - 2 very ripe bananas - 2 eggs - 1/2 cup rolled oats - 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla or natural whey protein powder - 1/4 cup milk of your choice - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon - A pinch of salt - A little butter or olive oil, for the pan - Greek yoghurt, berries and a drizzle of maple syrup, to serve ## Method 1. 1**Blitz the batter**Put everything except the butter and toppings in a blender and blitz until smooth. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes so the oats soak up the liquid. It should be thick but still pourable, so add a splash more milk if it isn’t. 2. 2**Heat the pan**Melt a little butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Keep the heat lower than you would for ordinary pancakes, because protein powder and banana both brown fast. 3. 3**Cook small rounds**Pour in about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake and leave room between them. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear and the edges look set, then flip gently and give them another minute or so. 4. 4**Stack and serve**Keep the first batch warm on a plate under a tea towel while you cook the rest. Pile them up with yoghurt, berries and a little maple syrup. ## Make it your own - **No protein powder:** swap the scoop for another 1/4 cup of oats, and serve with extra yoghurt. - **Dairy-free:** use a plant protein powder and plant milk, fry in olive oil, and swap the yoghurt for a plant-based one. Plant powders drink up more liquid, so add an extra splash of milk. - **Extras:** stir blueberries or a spoonful of peanut butter through the batter after blending. - **Chocolate:** use chocolate protein powder and scatter a few raspberries on top. [Book a class](https://www.allforone.com.au/book-class/) ## Make it ahead Cooked pancakes keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days, or freeze them flat with baking paper between the layers. They go straight from the freezer into the toaster, which makes a busy Tuesday morning a lot easier. ## The takeaway Next time your bananas go brown, get the blender out. Freeze a few and you’ve got another morning sorted too. Heading to class? Book a class at Yarraville or Hampton East, and if you’re a member, pick up a tub of True Protein at 10% off. [Book a class](https://www.allforone.com.au/book-class/) ## Common questions ### Can I cook protein powder? Yes. Heat changes the texture of whey a little, which is why these cook low and slow, but you still get the protein. ### Why are my pancakes falling apart? They’re usually too big or the pan is too hot. Keep them small and wait until the edges look set before you flip. ### Keep reading - [How much protein do you need, and are you getting it?](https://www.allforone.com.au/why-protein-is-so-important-and-how-to-know-if-youre-getting-enough/) - [Raspberry Chia Protein Overnight Oats](https://www.allforone.com.au/raspberry-chia-protein-overnight-oats/) - [Your first strength class: what to expect](https://www.allforone.com.au/your-first-strength-class/) **General information only.** This article is general information, not advice for your situation. If you have a food allergy, a medical condition or specific dietary advice, talk to your GP, dietitian or another health professional about what suits you. ### Sources - True Protein. [Whey Protein Concentrate, 80% Protein](https://www.trueprotein.com.au/products/wpc80) . - Jäger R and others. [International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: protein and exercise](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28642676/) . Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2017.