Peanut Butter Cup Protein Pancake Bowl (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate and peanut butter baked bowl packed with 22g protein. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Base

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/3 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
04 - 1/3 cup oat flour
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
11 - 1-2 teaspoons milk for thinning peanut butter
12 - Sliced banana, optional
13 - Chopped roasted peanuts, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two small oven-safe bowls or ramekins with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, milk, protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Divide pancake batter evenly between the two prepared bowls.
04 - Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips over the batter in each bowl.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pancake is puffed and set in the center when tested with a knife.
06 - While baking, whisk together peanut butter with 1-2 teaspoons of milk to achieve a pourable consistency.
07 - Remove bowls from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle with prepared peanut butter and add optional banana slices or roasted peanuts as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're eating dessert for breakfast but actually delivers serious protein to keep you full.
  • Twenty-five minutes from start to eating is almost absurdly fast for something this decadent.
  • Two ingredients create that gooey peanut butter drizzle moment that makes every bite feel special.
02 -
  • The pancake will sink slightly in the center as it cools—this is completely normal and actually creates a little well for the peanut butter to settle into.
  • Don't overmix your batter or it gets tough; a few small lumps are actually your friend here.
03 -
  • Invest in ramekins if you don't have them already—they're cheap, beautiful to serve in, and make weekday breakfast feel intentional.
  • Make the peanut butter drizzle while the pancake is still in the oven so you're ready the moment it comes out and everything stays warm.
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