Baked Protein Pancake Bowl (Print Version)

Single-serve fluffy bowl packed with protein, ready in 30 minutes

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/4 cup high-protein yogurt, Greek or Icelandic style
03 - 1/4 cup milk, soy, almond, or dairy

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
05 - 3.5 tablespoons vanilla or white chocolate protein powder
06 - 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Optional Pre-Bake Toppings

08 - Fresh or frozen berries
09 - Chocolate chips
10 - Shredded carrot
11 - Chopped nuts

→ Optional Post-Bake Toppings

12 - Peanut butter
13 - Maple syrup or honey
14 - Extra yogurt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 356°F.
02 - Select a ramekin or oven-safe bowl with minimum capacity of 22 fluid ounces.
03 - Add egg, yogurt, and milk directly to the bowl.
04 - Add flour, protein powder, sweetener, and baking powder to the wet mixture.
05 - Mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until batter is smooth and well combined.
06 - Gently fold in any desired pre-bake toppings such as berries, chocolate chips, or nuts.
07 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until lightly golden and just set in the center.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes. The center will firm up as it cools.
09 - Top with favorite toppings and enjoy while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One bowl does all the work—mix, bake, and eat from the same dish with almost no cleanup.
  • The texture lands somewhere between a thick pancake and a soufflé, soft and satisfying without being dense.
  • You can prep several at once, refrigerate them, and reheat all week for grab-and-go breakfasts that actually taste homemade.
02 -
  • The batter will look slightly soft in the center when you pull it out—resist the urge to overbake or it will turn rubbery and dry.
  • Use a bowl with at least 650 ml capacity or the batter will spill over the sides as it puffs up in the oven.
  • If your protein powder is very fine or sweet, reduce the added sweetener to avoid an overly sugary result.
03 -
  • Spray or lightly grease your bowl before adding the batter if you plan to turn it out onto a plate—it'll release cleanly and look prettier.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla extract, or citrus zest to the batter for extra flavor without changing the texture.
  • If your batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until it's pourable but still holds shape.
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