Enjoy a nourishing bake packed with bananas, berries, and protein for a hearty start to your morning.
# Components:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1½ cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
03 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit
11 - 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
12 - 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
→ Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or chopped pecans (optional)
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for serving)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk almond milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in sliced bananas and mixed berries evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Spread batter in prepared dish and smooth surface with a spatula. Sprinkle with almonds or pecans if desired.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup.
