High-Protein Buttermilk Pancakes (Your Mom’s Recipe, Upgraded)

Makes the same amount and keeps the same flavor profile as the original, but adds a bigger protein boost.

Yield: Same as original batch

Ingredients

• 1 whole egg
• 1 egg white (extra protein + fluff)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/3 cup whey protein powder (vanilla or unflavored works best)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Whisk the whole egg and egg white together.
2. Add the buttermilk and avocado oil, then whisk until combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently; don’t overmix.
5. Cook on medium heat until bubbles form, then flip once and cook until golden.

Optional Boosters

• Add 2–3 tablespoons Greek yogurt to the wet ingredients for extra tenderness and protein.
• Add 1–2 tablespoons powdered milk for an invisible protein boost.
• Serve with peanut butter drizzle; 1 tablespoon peanut butter adds about 4g protein.
• Add 1 scoop collagen.

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