Peanut Butter Cup Protein Pancake Bowl (Printable Version)

Decadent baked pancake bowl with chocolate chips and peanut butter drizzle. High-protein breakfast ready in 35 minutes.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Pancake Base

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/3 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
04 - 1/3 cup oat flour
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
11 - 1 to 2 teaspoons milk, to thin peanut butter if needed
12 - Sliced banana, optional
13 - Chopped roasted peanuts, optional

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two small oven-safe bowls or ramekins with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, milk, protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour pancake batter evenly into the prepared bowls, dividing equally between the two.
04 - Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips over each bowl.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pancake is puffed and set in the center.
06 - While baking, combine peanut butter with 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk to create a pourable drizzle consistency.
07 - Remove bowls from oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle with peanut butter mixture and add optional toppings as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein (22g per serving) to keep you satisfied
  • Chocolate and peanut butter flavor combination that's crowd-pleasing
  • No flipping required—just mix, pour, and bake
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • For extra richness, use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before baking to allow the flour to fully hydrate
  • The pancake bowls are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine)
  • For a more intense peanut butter flavor, mix 1 tablespoon of peanut butter directly into the batter
  • These pancake bowls freeze well—make a double batch and reheat individual portions for busy mornings
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