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Protein Pancake Skewers - Mini Pancakes With Fruit on Sticks

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder (about 25–30 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
  • 1–2 tablespoons oil or melted butter (for the pan)
  • Fruit for skewers: strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, grapes, kiwi chunks, or pineapple
  • Bamboo or metal skewers (6–8 inches are easiest to handle)
  • Optional toppings: yogurt dip, peanut butter drizzle, maple syrup, or a dusting of cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Make oat flour if needed. Blend rolled oats in a blender until they become a fine flour. Measure out 1 cup after blending for accuracy.
  2. Combine dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. This prevents clumps and ensures even rise.
  3. Mix wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla, and honey or maple syrup. The yogurt adds moisture and structure.
  4. Bring the batter together. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir gently until just combined. If it’s too thick to pour, add a splash of milk; if too thin, sprinkle in a bit more oat flour.
  5. Rest the batter. Let it sit for 5 minutes. This hydrates the oats and gives you fluffier mini pancakes.
  6. Heat the pan. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil or butter. You want a steady sizzle, not smoke.
  7. Cook mini pancakes. Spoon batter by the tablespoon to form small rounds, about 2–2.5 inches wide. Cook 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip and cook another 30–60 seconds. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
  8. Prep the fruit. Wash and dry the fruit. Slice strawberries and bananas into bite-size pieces. Aim for chunks that match the pancake size so the skewers stack neatly.
  9. Assemble the skewers. Thread a mini pancake, then a piece of fruit, and repeat. Mix colors and textures for visual appeal: pancake, strawberry, pancake, banana, pancake, blueberry.
  10. Add optional toppings. Drizzle with a little peanut butter or yogurt, or serve with a small cup of maple syrup for dipping.
  11. Serve. Arrange skewers on a platter or pack them in containers for a portable breakfast or snack.