Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (18 – 20 g) unflavored protein powder
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy will work)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted (or neutral tasting oil if preferred)
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Use a balloon whisk to stir the mixture thoroughly until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another medium bowl, add the milk, apple cider vinegar, melted butter or oil, and pure vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently and mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix the batter. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to let it thicken slightly.
- Preheat Pan: Heat a medium non-stick frying pan or electric griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the surface by wiping it with a little butter.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about a 1/4-cup of batter into the pan for each pancake. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, with the base turning golden brown. Flip carefully with a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat for the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with your choice of butter, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries for a delightful breakfast treat.
Notes
- Using apple cider vinegar with milk creates a buttermilk effect and helps the pancakes rise.
- You can substitute melted butter with a neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil for a dairy-free version.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- The resting time allows the baking powder and vinegar to react properly, ensuring a light texture.
- Feel free to add cinnamon or other spices to the dry ingredients for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian