Q: What's the fastest high-protein pancake mix that doesn't taste like protein?
A: PEScience Pancake & Waffle Mix needs only water — no eggs, no measuring. 4 pancakes deliver 30g protein in under 5 minutes. Add Nuts 'n More on top for the win.
Substitution note: Kodiak Cakes Mix is not currently carried by TNF — this version uses PEScience Pancake & Waffle Mix instead, which is the closest substitute in stock and the brand we recommend for our pancake-recipe customers.
If you've been making pancakes from a protein powder + flour + egg base and they still taste like a shake, switch to PEScience Pancake & Waffle Mix. It's a proper just-add-water cake mix that uses PEScience's TruProtein blend (whey + casein), and tastes like Saturday-diner pancakes. We sell it to a lot of dads who need a single-mix solution for kid breakfasts that the kid actually eats.
Substitution noted: Kodiak Cakes isn't a TNF-carried brand. PEScience Pancake & Waffle Mix is our pick.
Ingredients (4 pancakes (1 serving))
- 1/2 cup (60g) PEScience Pancake & Waffle Mix — Pescience Pancake & Waffle Mix (12 servings)
- 1/3 cup water
- Cooking spray
- 1 tbsp Nuts 'n More Peanut Butter (optional topping) — Nuts 'n More Protein Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp Rabeko Zero Jam (optional topping) — Rabeko Zero Jam (225 g)
Instructions
- Whisk mix and water in a bowl until smooth (about 30 seconds).
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium, spray lightly.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook 1-2 minutes until bubbles form, flip, cook 1 minute more.
- Repeat for all 4 pancakes.
- Stack, top with Nuts 'n More and Rabeko Zero Jam, serve immediately.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
| Macro | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~330 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 35 g (5g sugar) |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
Macros are estimates; exact values depend on brands/lots used.
Tips From the TNF Kitchen
- Medium-low heat is key — protein-rich batters burn faster than diner batters.
- Add 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp ChocZero chocolate chips (when in stock) for snickerdoodle pancakes.
- Don't over-whisk — small lumps mean fluffier pancakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these without eggs?
Yes — PEScience Pancake Mix is a just-add-water mix. No eggs needed.
Are protein pancakes good for weight management?
30g protein up front keeps you full for 4-5 hours and supports lean-mass retention when cutting. We don't claim them as weight-loss food but they're a solid macro-balanced breakfast.
Can I make these as waffles?
Yes — same batter, drop in a waffle iron. Use cooking spray generously since the protein content makes them stickier than wheat-only batter.
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