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Egg White and Oatmeal Protein Pancakes

May 26, 2022 by Julie 138 Comments

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An easy, delicious and protein-packed recipe I’ve been making on repeat for years, these egg white and oatmeal protein pancakes are a go-to for me for mornings when I want something fast, nutritious and filling! A single serving has a whopping 30 grams of protein! 

Egg White Oatmeal Protein Pancake

While I absolutely love protein pancakes, the preparation process surrounding protein pancakes can sometimes deter me from making them in the morning. They’re definitely not hard to make, but sometimes that extra step of using an immersion blender and cleaning it is enough to make me shy away from cooking up a batch of the filling pancakes. These egg white and oatmeal protein pancakes eliminate that step completely and are simple, delicious, nutritious and filling! And each LARGE pancake has 30 grams of protein!

How to Add Protein to Pancakes

If you’re wondering how to make protein pancakes or are looking for ways to increase the amount of protein in your favorite pancakes recipe, there are numerous recipes out there and certain go-to ingredients I turn to when looking to amp up the amount of protein in a pancake recipe.

Egg Whites

As you’ll see in the recipe I am sharing today, egg whites are an excellent way to bump up the amount of protein in pancakes. They’re also a great option for anyone who might be looking for a dairy-free way to increase the protein content in pancakes, as many other high-protein ingredients used in protein pancakes contain dairy.

Recipe to try: Today’s recipe + This recipe for our family’s current favorite protein pancakes recipe

Cottage Cheese

The latest internet sensation! Cottage cheese is definitely having a moment and I think it’s well-deserved as this protein-packed ingredient is a nutritional powerhouse that can seriously increase the amount of protein in your pancakes. While I’ve found that the little curds aren’t detectable in most protein pancake recipes made with cottage cheese, you can also blend it up ahead of time so it’s whipped and smooth before incorporating it into your pancake batter.

Recipe to try: Banana Bread Protein Pancakes (these are gluten free if you use gluten free oats!)

Greek Yogurt

Using protein packed Greek yogurt is one of my favorite ways to bump up the protein content in protein pancakes. It’s often undetectable (a plus if you have picky eaters!) and simply serves to add additional moisture to pancakes so they aren’t too dry, which can be an issue if you opt to make pancakes with protein powder.

Recipes to try: Greek Yogurt Pancakes, Einkorn Flour Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Egg White Oatmeal Protein Pancake

Egg White Oatmeal Protein Pancakes Recipe

Now onto today’s recipe! This recipe for egg white and oatmeal protein pancakes comes to you from my friend Caitlin who first told me about this recipe and promised me it tasted like a protein pancake. I was skeptical at first since the recipe is pretty basic and seems almost more like a sweet omelet than a protein pancake, but after one attempt, I was sold.

Egg White Oatmeal Protein Pancake

Here is everything you need to make this protein pancake recipe:

  • Old Fashioned Oats: Old fashioned rolled oats only, please. Quick-cooking oats can work in a pinch but the texture will be different and I just don’t like them very much in this recipe. And steel cut oats simply will not work.
  • Egg Whites: Key for all that filling protein!
  • Cinnamon: For flavor but this has the added bonus of making your kitchen smell amazing. I also love adding a splash of vanilla extract to this recipe sometimes!
  • Sweetener of choice: I prefer liquid stevia but maple syrup or even cane sugar will also work.

I know, I know. It sounds really funky, but if you like protein pancakes or if you’re looking for a protein pancake recipe that doesn’t incorporate dairy or protein powder, I encourage you to give it a go! I’ve tried it with family and friends and it gets rave reviews from everyone. These egg white and oatmeal protein pancakes are perfect for the whole family.

Egg White Oatmeal Protein Pancake

Egg White and Oatmeal Protein Pancakes

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Egg White and Oatmeal Protein Pancake

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  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 4 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 4 mins
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: breakfast, pancakes, oatmeal
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

An easy, delicious and protein-packed recipe, these egg white and oatmeal protein pancakes are made with simple, nutritious ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup egg whites
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • Sweetener of choice: 1 dropper-full liquid stevia (my preference), a splash of maple syrup or 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Cinnamon to taste (I use a lot of cinnamon!)
  • Optional: Small splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Spray pan with cooking spray and heat over a medium high heat
  2. Stir all ingredients together until adequately combined and pour into pan
  3. When the pancake begins to turn white and the edges of the pancake begin to harden, flip and cook for another one to two minutes
  4. Top with syrup, nut butter, fresh fruit or slivered almonds and enjoy

Notes

Liquid egg whites from a carton work best in this recipe.

I also love adding a tablespoon of chia seeds and/or ground flaxseeds to this recipe for healthy fats, additional fiber and texture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake (entire recipe)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 408mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Sometimes my pancake comes out looking more like scrambled eggs than a pancake, so don’t worry if that happens to you, too! The taste is still the same!

Egg White Oatmeal Protein Pancakes

Additional Protein Pancake Recipes

  • How to Make Protein Pancakes
  • Einkorn Flour Greek Yogurt Pancakes
  • Banana Bread Oatmeal Protein Pancakes 
  • Oatmeal Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
  • Blueberry Banana Protein Pancakes
  • Banana Vanilla Protein Pancakes
  • Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Juju says

    March 11, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Okay okay okay, add many times add I’ve seen u post these protein pancakes for breakfast, I think I’m finally going to make them 😉

    Reply
  2. Emily says

    February 23, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Too funny! This is usually how I do mine. Sometimes oat bran over oatmeal, and sometime protein powder in a pinch. If I really need to pack a protein punch, sometimes I’ll do a combo of the two. Can tag you on IG with a few of my favorite go-to’s.

    Reply
    • Marlene Aguilar says

      December 8, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      How many calories does pancake have?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        February 28, 2024 at 4:52 pm

        According to my calculations, each “pancake” is 241 calories … 9% are from fat (2.51 g), 50% from protein (30.13 g), and 37% from carbohydrate 22.18 g). I made mine with organic oats, rolled extra thick (Bob’s Red Mill). I did not add any sweetener.

        Reply
  3. Cassie says

    April 15, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    I love having protein pancakes with bananas and chocolate! Ooh and almond butter!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    February 18, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    My hubby was like “your omelet looks good” ?I was like it’s a pancake but it is! Haha and I agree- I never feel like having to deal with the blender in the AM!

    Reply
    • Sabra says

      March 12, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      I make it up the night before so the oatmeal soaks up the egg while and it is more like a pancake

      Reply
      • tracy lynn says

        October 8, 2017 at 8:15 am

        is the pancake heavier or soggy??? That sounds like something I would want to do as the oats when I make pancakes don’t seem very digestible

        Reply
  5. Michelle Blizzard says

    April 2, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Have you ever prepared any kind of protein pancakes the night before?? Either with bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, etc. Does the batter stay good overnight? I’m trying to get my husband to eat better breakfasts than Cheerios! Haha!

    Reply
  6. Kelly Rabun says

    August 15, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I finally made this after teaching a couple fitness classes this morning. Perfect!! I am always starving when I get home, and it hit the spot! I was unsure one “pancake” would satisfy my crazy hunger, but it was soooo filling. Thanks for sharing ?

    Reply
  7. Meghan says

    May 20, 2017 at 9:15 am

    I have been blending these in the blender before cooking them to mix everything up. They come out just like pancakes when I do! Taste is perfect too. I’ve even been tossing in a few strawberries for added sweetness. Mmmm….

    Reply
  8. Trinity Joy Branson says

    February 19, 2021 at 2:54 am

    What if you pop your dry oatmeal in a food processor before mixing it with with the egg white? I’m going to try that and see if I can accomplish a smoother consistency that is more like a traditional pancake…

    Reply
  9. Courtney Wilton says

    May 26, 2022 at 11:31 pm

    Julie, I have been making this for a couple of years now since I read it in maybe 2020 on your blog and love it! I have also shared it with people too! I love it topped with almond butter and maple syrup! The best!

    Reply
  10. Angie C says

    January 3, 2023 at 8:51 am

    I used quick oats, and they did not have enough time to soften to a desired texture. I used cinnamon, vanilla, Splenda, and sugar free maple syrup, along with a handful of frozen blueberries. It still had a very egg white taste to it. Tomorrow I will cook the oats with almond milk prior to mixing with the rest of the ingredients to see if that helps the texture/flavor.

    Reply
  11. Marla says

    January 29, 2023 at 11:30 am

    These were so good! They didn’t take a lot of time to make. I mixed in a mini blender the egg whites with the oats , added vanilla and cinnamon, a banana and frozen wild blueberries. I topped with a little butter and sugar free syrup. They tasted like a healthy pancake to me. I loved this recipe and will add it to my rotation. Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Dan says

    April 21, 2023 at 11:14 am

    I tried this recipe today. It didn’t really turn out like a pancake, could be the oats that I used, more like a protein omelette. Still tasty though, and very filling!

    Reply
  13. Sydney says

    June 3, 2023 at 11:59 am

    I added a quarter of a banana and blended to get a consistency I was happy with. Great easy new go to for me. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Tammie says

    November 17, 2023 at 9:19 pm

    Hi just wondering
    I am on soaked steel oats anywhere from 1 to 3 days
    I use 1/ 2 steel oats soaked in cup of water
    Put in fridge ( going to leave on counter , read it was better)
    Two egg whites
    Cinnamon, vanilla chia seed , pumpkin seeds
    1/4 banana heat pan with little olive oil
    Cook on low about 15 mins is this healthy

    Reply
  15. Millie says

    August 22, 2024 at 9:51 pm

    Love these but I never know what kind of oats are best. Instant, rolling, steel?

    Reply
  16. Sabine says

    March 9, 2025 at 4:15 am

    I make this a lot.
    But I usually make 4 crepes out of the batter.
    Best with pure pistachio butter.

    Reply
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