Homemade Protein Pancake Mix

Homemade Protein Pancake Mix makes the most fluffy, nutrient-packed pancakes–just add water. Never buy another pancake mix again!

When I restarted with WW about four years ago, one of the products that was an absolute game-changer for me was protein pancake mix. At that time, Kodiak Cakes was the only brand that I knew of. Over the years, the product has become so popular that I see 6-8 different brand at my grocery store.

What makes these products so great? They are low in points/calories and super easy to make. Just add water and you can cook up delicious pancakes that curb that weekend-brunch sweet tooth.

The problems? The mixes are pretty expensive, and sometimes there are some strange ingredients in there. So why not make your own mix at home?

This is especially helpful if you have food allergies in your family. I’ve made this mix with all-purpose gluten free flour, and the results are just as fabulous!

With just a few bulk ingredients, you can put together a personalized pancake mix that is healthy and tailored to your tastes!

What ingreidents Do i need to make homemade protein pancake mix?

For the most part, this is a super easy mix using ingredients that you have at home. There are two ingredients that I had to buy specially for this recipe, so I’ll explain those:

Buttermilk Powder
This is a product that you will most likely be able to find at your regular grocery store. I checked online before shopping, and I’m glad I did.

My usual grocery store was out of stock, but one a few miles away had it. I found it in the baking aisle by the baking soda and flour.

Why use buttermilk powder? Instead of buying a carton of buttermilk that may not get finished, we only have to add water to the mix later on. It adds creaminess and a bit of tang to the mixture.

You could leave it out if you want a dairy-free version, but you should add some plant-based milk when you’re ready to cook. I’ve never tried it, so let me know the results if you do!

Can’t find buttermilk powder near you? Amazon to the rescue!

Protein Powder
Most protein pancake mixes use whey protein in their mixtures, so I’m doing the same. It is tasteless, so you don’t even taste it, and it has no added sugar.

Definitely make sure you check your labels! You want a protein powder similar to this one. No added sugar or flavor. I like to buy mine from the bulk bins at Sprouts because it’s cheaper and I know it isn’t flavored.

Once you get the recipe down, though, you could experiment with different protein flavors. If you typically buy the Kodiak Cakes chocolate mix, try adding chocolate protein powder into your pancake mixt. Once again, just check those labels to make sure there isn’t a bunch of added sugar in your flavored blend.

If you want to keep this vegetarian, you could use a plant-based protein powder instead. Brown Rice and Hemp protein powders are great!

how DO I store The pancake mix?

I’m going to say it again–read your labels! Some buttermilk powders, like the one I used, require that you refrigerate after opening. So I store the mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You might buy a powder that doesn’t require refrigeration, which means you can store it in an airtight container in a dark place.

The mix will last you a long time. Around 3-4 month, especially if you refrigerate. These pancakes are so delicious that I doubt your mix will last that long, though!

I’d love to hear from you if you make this recipe! It makes my day when you share your pics on Instagram and tag me (@litecravings). Don’t forget to use #litecravingsrecipes to make sure I see it. If I don’t get a chance to scroll through my tags quickly enough, I won’t see your post. I always make a point to look through the hashtags, though, so I’ll see it there.