My protein pancake muffins are not only protein-packed but also full of nourishing ingredients to start your day the right way and keep you satisfied til lunchtime. Best of all, they're quick and easy to make and endlessly customizable. If a healthful, grab-and-go breakfast is your vibe, let me show you how to make it.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my sheet pan Kodiak protein pancakes, too!
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❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Simple to Make - To make easy pancake muffins from scratch, just mix up the batter in one bowl, then oven bake in a muffin tin, and you'll be set for the week! No fancy kitchen gadgets or expert chef techniques are needed.
Protein-Packed and Full of Fiber - More and more folks are catching onto the benefits of getting good amounts of protein and fiber each day, and this pancake muffin hack gives you a jump start at breakfast. Set yourself up for success in the morning!
Meal Prep and Freezer-Friendly - Whether you're building healthy habits for yourself or feeding your family, these pancake yogurt muffins fit well into a weekly meal prep routine because they come together quickly, store well in the fridge, and freeze beautifully. You can make them ahead to have on hand whenever.
Grab-and-go breakfast options make our mornings so much easier, so I have plenty of them. Try my protein chia pudding parfaits, mini taco tortilla quiches, banana bread oatmeal muffins, spinach & mushroom egg bites, and breakfast slider sandwiches next!
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Greek Yogurt adds a boost of protein and helps keep the pancakes moist with fluffy texture and slightly tangy flavor. I recommend unflavored yogurt for this pancake muffin bake recipe.
Flax Meal is a great source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids! And it doesn't change the taste or texture much, so I love mixing it into baked goods and pancakes.
Baking Soda & Powder will give these muffins a good rise so they have that signature bakery-style crinkly muffin top.
Eggs help give the muffins structure and a golden color. You can make this recipe eggless, though, if you prefer.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Protein Powder - You can boost the protein profile of each muffin by adding your favorite protein powder or collagen peptide powder to the batter. Just note that this tends to make them less fluffy.
Sweetener - Bake these unsweetened or with maple syrup inside the batter if you want a truly handheld breakfast.
Mix-Ins - I love fresh berries in this recipe, though you can use frozen ones, too. Just thaw and drain them well to avoid adding excess moisture to the batter. You can also do nuts, seeds, chocolate chips--whatever you like! Savory combinations like herbs and fully cooked sausage or bacon with cheddar work, too.
Size - This protein pancake batter muffin recipe makes 10 standard (cupcake-sized) muffins or five jumbo muffins. You can also make 20 mini protein pancake muffin bites or an 8x8-inch tray bake.
Vegan - Use plant-based milk, egg, and dairy-free yogurt options, as well as a vegan protein powder to make vegan pancake muffins.
How to Make Pancakes as Muffins
- Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir into a uniform batter.
- Step 2: Divide the batter evenly between 10 wells of cupcake pan, then add in fresh berries.
Pro Tip #1
Gently tap the berries into the surface of the batter, but don't push them all the way down. As the muffins rise in the oven, they'll disperse themselves throughout.
- Step 3: Bake until golden brown!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cool the muffins to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Wrap each muffin in freezer paper, aluminum foil, or plastic wrap, then place them in an airtight, freezer-safe container to freeze. Keeps for up to three months.
How to Serve
Topping Ideas: Enjoy your protein morning muffins warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, jam, or fruit compote. I like to spread nut butter on top and add a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, or chopped nuts for even more protein (and fiber)!
Pairings: Complete your plate with fresh fruit and sausage or eggs. These oven baked muffins make for a great breakfast, for sure, but can also be a convenient pre- or post-workout snack!
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📖 Recipe
Protein Pancake Muffins from Scratch
Equipment
- 1 silicone spatula or kitchen spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup flax meal
- 4 tablespoons protein powder optional
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup berries fresh or frozen, thawed, and drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or wipe wells of cupcake pan with non-stick oil and set aside.
- Add yogurt, milk, eggs, flour, flax meal, protein powder (if using), maple syrup (if using), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract to mixing bowl and stir until uniform with no dry pockets.2 cups Greek yogurt, ½ cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup flax meal, 4 tablespoons protein powder, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Evenly divide the batter between 10 wells of the cupcake pan then sprinkle berries over top and gently press them into the surface of the pancake batter.1 cup berries
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Pancakes should be moist and springy and remove from the pan easily.
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