Fluffy Protein Powder Pancakes

Ingredients

1. 1

   Step 1

   Melt and cool butter

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
   • Action: Melt the butter and let it cool so it does not scramble the eggs.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Combine dry ingredients

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 cups all-purpose flour
     • 1/2 cups unflavored collagen powder
     • 3 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
     • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or hemp hearts (optional)
     • Pinch of salt
   • Action: Whisk the dry ingredients together until evenly combined.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Combine wet ingredients

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 1/2 cups milk
     • 2 large eggs
     • 2 tablespoons melted butter (cooled)
     • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
   • Action: Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Make the batter

   • Ingredients:
     • Dry mixture
     • Wet mixture
   • Action: Pour wet into dry and fold just until no dry streaks remain. Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Cook the pancakes

   • Ingredients:
     • Mixed batter
     • Butter or oil for the pan
   • Action: Heat a skillet over medium and grease lightly. Scoop 0.25 to 1/3 cups batter per pancake. Flip when bubbles set and edges look dry.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve

   • Ingredients:
     • Cooked pancakes
   • Action: Serve warm with fruit, nut butter, or maple syrup.

Step insights

• Resting the batter lets the flour hydrate and improves lift.

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl

• Whisk

• Non-stick skillet or griddle

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Spatula