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Protein Pancake Bites - Easy, Bite-Sized Breakfast Fuel

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Rolled oats (or oat flour) – for structure and fiber
  • All-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • Vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder (unflavored works too)
  • Baking powder – lift and lightness
  • Fine salt – flavor balance
  • Ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Eggs
  • Milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/soy/oat milk)
  • Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • Maple syrup or honey – a touch of sweetness
  • Vanilla extract
  • Melted coconut oil or butter
  • Mix-ins (choose a few): mini chocolate chips, blueberries, raspberries, chopped strawberries, chopped nuts, hemp hearts, or peanut butter chips
  • Nonstick spray or oil for the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or use silicone cups so the bites release cleanly.
  2. Make oat flour (if needed): Blitz rolled oats in a blender until they’re a fine flour. Measure after blending to keep amounts accurate.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup oat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup protein powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter.
  5. Combine gently: Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Stir until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable. If it’s too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons more milk.
  6. Add mix-ins: Fold in 1/2 cup total of your chosen mix-ins. Keep pieces small so they bake evenly.
  7. Fill the pan: Spoon batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. For neat tops, smooth with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake: Bake 10–13 minutes until the centers set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. They’ll spring back lightly when pressed.
  9. Cool: Let the bites rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. This helps them firm up and stay tender.
  10. Serve or store: Enjoy warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a smear of nut butter, or cool completely for meal prep.