A Fluffy, High-Protein Breakfast with a Sweet Cinnamon Swirl
These Cinnamon Swirl Protein Pancakes are the perfect way to start your morning! They’re fluffy, packed with protein, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor. With a rich swirl of cinnamon sugar baked into each bite, they feel indulgent while still being nutritious and filling.
1️⃣ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ High-Protein & Satisfying – Keeps you full for hours.
✔️ Fluffy & Delicious – The perfect texture with a gooey cinnamon swirl.
✔️ Easy & Quick – Ready in under 20 minutes!
✔️ Customizable – Works with different flours, sweeteners, and add-ins.
✔️ Tastes Like a Cinnamon Roll! – A breakfast that feels like dessert but is healthy!
2️⃣ Ingredients Notes
📌 For the Pancakes:
- 1 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour) – Adds fiber & keeps pancakes light.
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder – Boosts protein content.
- 1 tsp baking powder – Helps create fluffy pancakes.
- ½ tsp baking soda – Reacts with the acid for extra fluffiness.
- 1 tsp cinnamon – Enhances the warm flavor.
- ½ tsp salt – Balances sweetness.
- 1 large egg – Adds structure & richness.
- ¾ cup milk (or almond milk) – Keeps pancakes moist.
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt – Adds creaminess & extra protein.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – Boosts flavor.
📌 For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil) – Makes the swirl rich.
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar) – Adds caramel-like sweetness.
- 1 tsp cinnamon – The star of the swirl!
📌 Substitutions & Alternatives:
✔️ Dairy-Free? Use almond or oat milk and swap butter for coconut oil.
✔️ Gluten-Free? Use gluten-free oat flour or almond flour.
✔️ Lower Sugar? Replace sugar with monk fruit sweetener.
✔️ Extra Protein? Add an extra scoop of protein powder.
3️⃣ How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl
1️⃣ In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
2️⃣ Transfer the mixture to a small piping bag or ziplock bag and snip the corner to create a small hole.
Step 2: Make the Pancake Batter
3️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5️⃣ Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix!
Step 3: Cook the Pancakes
6️⃣ Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
7️⃣ Pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan.
8️⃣ Quickly pipe the cinnamon swirl in a spiral pattern on top of the pancake.
9️⃣ Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
4️⃣ Expert Cooking Tips
🔥 Don’t Overmix – Keeps the pancakes light and fluffy.
🥞 Use Medium Heat – Prevents burning while ensuring even cooking.
🍯 Let the Batter Rest – Letting it sit for 5 minutes improves texture.
🍌 Add a Banana – For natural sweetness & extra moisture.
5️⃣ Variations & Substitutions
🍎 Apple Cinnamon Pancakes – Add finely chopped apples to the batter.
🍫 Chocolate Swirl Version – Swap cinnamon swirl for a chocolate sauce swirl.
🥜 Peanut Butter Cinnamon Pancakes – Add a swirl of peanut butter for a protein boost.
🍩 Keto Version – Use almond flour, sugar-free sweetener, and coconut milk.
6️⃣ What to Serve with This Recipe
🍓 Fresh Berries – Blueberries, raspberries, or sliced bananas.
🍯 Honey or Maple Syrup – Drizzle for extra sweetness.
🥜 Nut Butter – Almond or peanut butter for added protein.
🥛 Iced Coffee or Smoothie – Complements the sweetness perfectly!
Final Thoughts
These Cinnamon Swirl Protein Pancakes bring the best of both worlds—comfort food meets high-protein fuel. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout meals, or weekend brunch!
🥞 Ready to make breakfast better? Try this recipe today! 🎉
Would you like a different flavor twist, like pumpkin spice or chocolate chip? Let me know! 😊
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