Fluffy Whey Protein Pancakes

Name: Fluffy Whey Protein Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-3
Ingredients: 6 tbsp Chief Whey Protein Powder (any flavour of choice – we used Vanilla]; 1 cup almond meal; 1 cup tapioca flour; 1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 eggs, whisked; 1/2 cup milk of choice; 1 large banana, mashed [optional but delicious]; Organic butter, ghee, or coconut oil (for cooking); Pure maple syrup; Banana; Strawberries; Blueberries

Updated on September 11, 2025 • Time to read: 1 minute

By Laura Saunders

Fluffy Whey Protein Pancakes

Author:

Laura Saunders

Servings

2-3

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

If you’ve ever thought pancakes were off the menu when it comes to eating well, think again. These Gluten-Free Fluffy Whey Protein Pancakes prove that you can enjoy a delicious, café-style stack while still nourishing your body. By combining almond meal with Chief Whey Protein Powder, you get the perfect balance of fibre, healthy fats, and high-quality protein to keep you satisfied for hours. The addition of banana not only adds natural sweetness but also helps create that soft, fluffy texture we all love.

Whether you’re fuelling up post-workout or treating yourself to a wholesome weekend breakfast, this recipe makes healthy eating easy and delicious.

Ingredients

6 tbsp Chief Whey Protein Powder (any flavour of choice – we used Vanilla]
1 cup almond meal
1 cup tapioca flour
1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 eggs, whisked
1/2 cup milk of choice
1 large banana, mashed [optional but delicious]
Organic butter, ghee, or coconut oil (for cooking)

Toppings

Pure maple syrup
Banana
Strawberries
Blueberries

Directions

In a bowl, combine almond meal, Chief Whey Protein Powder, almond meal, tapioca flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
Mix in the mashed banana and whisked egg.
Gradually stir in the milk until a smooth, thick batter forms.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, lightly grease with butter, ghee or coconut oil, and spoon in small rounds of batter.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden. Serve with your favourite toppings.