High Protein Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe (2024)

Last Updated on February 28, 2022 by Anne-Marie

An easy-to-make oatmeal protein pancake recipe using Greek yogurt.

Why this recipe works

I love making these easy to make High Protein Oatmeal Pancakes. That's because I like starting off my day with a high protein breakfast.

Inspired by a friend’s recipe for oatmeal pancakes, I added Greek yogurt to it, which is fabulous source of natural protein. (1 cup has 17 grams).

Not only do you get protein from the Greek yogurt and eggs, but this oatmeal protein pancake recipe is a good source of protein because of the oatmeal. Yes, indeed because oatmeal has 6 grams of protein per cup.

No matter what type of oatmeal you use – steel cut, old fashioned or instant – they’re pretty much same nutritionally.

The difference between the oats is that instant oatmeal is rolled thinner and cut up to make the oats for your Greek yogurt protein pancakes cook up faster.

You can use any type of oatmeal you like in this healthy protein pancake recipe.

However, if you're gluten free , make sure to use gluten free certified oatmeal as some oatmeal brands may be subject to cross contamination due to the machinery on which they're processed.

I recommend Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Quick Cooking Rolled Oats, Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Whole Grain Rolled Oats, or Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats.

Tips for cooking up a batch of Easy to Make High Protein Oatmeal Pancakes

If you use old fashioned or steel cut oats in this high protein pancakes recipe, make sure to pulverize them in your blender first. That way they act more like a flour than loose oats.

These Easy to Make High Protein Oatmeal Pancakes taste great covered with a smear of Greek yogurt (plain or flavored) or drizzled with with real maple syrup or honey.

You could also sprinkle on a bit of stevia, monk fruit, or Swerve Sweetener.

I also love using real maple syrup for my oatmeal protein pancakes.

Or check out these 14 Best Substitutes for Maple Syrup for more topping ideas.

Make up a double batch of this healthy protein pancake recipe to reheat and eat when you’re too busy to cook during the week.

I like having extra Easy to Make High Protein Oatmeal Pancakes as “brinner” (breakfast for dinner) with a slice of ham, an egg on top, and a side salad. Amazing!

Pancake griddles – stovetop griddles vs. electric griddles

Do you have a pancake griddle you swear by? For years I used double burner griddle very similar to this Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 18-Inch by 10-Inch Double Burner Griddle with Pour Spout. Unfortunately it didn’t work with my induction cooktop.

I now have a Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle and I’m not crazy about it. It’s very heavy, everything sticks to it, and it’s hard to clean.

I did see that the Cuisinart Non-Stick Double Burner Griddle works with induction cooktops, so it’s on my wish list! I have several Cuisinart non-stick pans that work well on my induction stove and it’s a brand I love and trust.

My mom always used an electric griddle to cook pancakes and one of my girlfriends uses one in her RV. The Presto 22-inch Electric Griddle With Removable Handles a best seller on Amazon and reasonably priced.

More gluten-free pancakes recipes

There’s more to life than classic buttermilk pancakes! How about making these recipes instead?

• Gluten Free Corn Fritters are made with ham and corn. Serve them with green tomato ketchup.
• Yes, you can make gluten-free crepes like this Gluten Free Crepes Recipe or this Easy Rice Flour Crepes Recipe.
• If you love sweet potatoes, you have to make Sweet Potato Pancakes, too.
• For you health nuts, try this High Protein Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe.
• Got extra zucchini? Make this Zucchini Fritters Recipe.

What do you cook your pancakes on – a griddle on the stovetop, an electric griddle, or a frying pan?

Originally posted on December 4, 2008. Updated with new photos and information.