Mini Protein Pancake Sandwiches

Ingredients

For this batch of mini protein pancake sandwiches, makes 8 mini sandwiches is the planning size and about 25 minutes, then freeze is the work window.

• 1 cup pancake mix
• 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup cream cheese or nut butter, for filling
• 2 tablespoons jam or sliced banana, for filling
• Butter or oil for the pan

How to Make It

Use the pan time for mini protein pancake sandwiches wisely, then move the meal into bowls, boxes, or storage.

• Whisk the pancake mix, protein powder, milk, and egg into a smooth batter, then let it rest 5 minutes.
• Heat a lightly greased pan over medium and pour 2-inch silver-dollar pancakes.
• Cook until bubbles form on top, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook 1 minute more.
• Let the pancakes cool, then sandwich two together with cream cheese or nut butter and a little jam or banana.

Make It Work for Picky Kids

A kid who only eats plain pancakes can have them as singles, no filling needed.

• Set aside a few plain pancakes before you fill the rest
• Let the kid pick one filling instead of mixing jam and banana
• Make the sandwich open-faced if the closed one looks like too much

Pack or Store

These are built for the freezer, so make a double batch on a Sunday.

• Freeze the plain pancakes flat on a tray, then bag them once solid
• Reheat frozen pancakes 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave before filling
• Pack filled sandwiches with an ice pack and eat within a few hours
• Serve with: a glass of milk, berries

Parent Tip

Keep the pancakes small and even so they stack into a neat sandwich a kid can hold.