Banana Pancakes, But Make It Performance

🍌 Banana Protein Pancake Stacks

(a.k.a. Fluffy Fuel Cakes with a Greek Yogurt Glow-Up)

Let’s be real—breakfast deserves better than a sad protein bar or a rushed spoonful of peanut butter. Enter: Banana Protein Pancake Stacks. They’re fluffy, filling, and just the right amount of fancy without being fussy. Oh, and they pack a protein punch that’ll keep you fueled whether you’re chasing PRs or just your to-do list.

🥞 Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 overripe bananas, mashed like your last bad date

• 1 large egg

• ¾ cup milk (I used fat-free Fairlife—use whatever makes your body happy)

For the Filling:

• ½ cup Fage 0% Greek yogurt

• 10g vanilla protein powder (I used Ancient Nutrition vanilla cinnamon = cookie vibes)

Toppings (go wild):

• Sliced bananas

• Chopped walnuts

• Maple syrup (drizzle with confidence)

🔥 Instructions

Mix It Up:In one bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another, mash those bananas like they ghosted you. Add in the egg and milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients—just until mixed. Over-mixing = tough pancakes, and tough pancakes = a crime.

Heat & Sizzle:Fire up a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or spray (whatever makes you feel cheffy). Pour batter into circles and let cook for 2–3 minutes per side. Flip when bubbles appear and you're feeling brave.

Protein Glow-Up:In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt and protein powder until smooth and creamy. Taste test as many times as needed in the name of quality control.

Stack It Like You Mean It:Layer pancake → protein mix → sliced bananas. Repeat until you have a tower worthy of a magazine cover. Top with walnuts, more banana, and a maple syrup mic drop.

💬 Final Bite

These are more than just pancakes. They’re a mood. A moment. A little reminder that food should feel good and fuel better. Whether it’s leg day or lounge day, these stacks have your back.

Optional: Eat with a fork. Or faceplant into the plate. Either way, you win. 💪✨

Want more fuel-forward recipes that don’t suck the joy out of eating? Stay tuned for more in The Performance Edit—where we eat with purpose and flavor.

XO, Danielle