High-Protein Breakfast Pizza Bowl (Printable)

Baked protein pancake base with creamy Greek yogurt frosting, peanut drizzle, and banana slices.

# Components:

→ Protein Pancake Base

01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
05 - 1/2 medium banana, mashed
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Greek Yogurt Frosting

09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

12 - 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
13 - 1/2 medium banana, sliced
14 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a small ovenproof dish or 2 individual ramekins with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Combine eggs, almond milk, oats, protein powder, mashed banana, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes until center is set and top is lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
04 - While pancake bakes, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Spread Greek yogurt frosting evenly over cooled pancake base using a spatula.
06 - Warm peanut butter in microwave for 10-15 seconds until slightly softened. Drizzle over yogurt frosting in decorative pattern.
07 - Arrange sliced banana over frosting and sprinkle chia seeds on top if desired. Serve immediately while pancake base is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent enough for dessert but packs 22 grams of protein, so your body won't crash mid-morning.
  • The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes, making it perfect for when you want something special without the fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step, or the frosting will melt off before you can even plate it, though honestly that tastes fine too if you're eating straight from the dish at 7 AM.
  • The protein powder flavor matters tremendously here—cheap or overly sweet powders will dominate the entire bowl, so invest in something you actually enjoy eating plain.
03 -
  • Slightly underbaking the pancake base keeps it tender and moist—pull it from the oven when it's just set rather than waiting for it to firm up completely, and it will have an almost cheesecake-like texture.
  • Warming the peanut butter isn't just for aesthetics; it actually distributes more evenly and creates a better flavor integration with the frosting layer beneath it.
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