5 High-Protein Paleo Pancake & Waffle Recipes | Clean Breakfast Ideas

Start your day strong with these paleo-friendly, high-protein pancakes and waffles made with clean ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, and protein powder — no grains, dairy, or refined sugar.

1. Banana Almond Protein Pancakes

Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla paleo protein powder
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Coconut oil (for cooking)

Instructions

1. Mash banana and whisk with eggs.
2. Stir in protein powder, almond flour, and cinnamon.
3. Cook on a greased skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.

Macros (per serving)

Calories: 275 | Protein: 24g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 12g

2. Coconut Flour Paleo Waffles

Servings: 2 waffles | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 scoop unflavored paleo protein powder
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
2. Pour batter into a preheated waffle maker.
3. Cook until golden and crisp (about 4–6 minutes).

Macros (per waffle)

Calories: 210 | Protein: 18g | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 11g

3. Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 scoop chocolate paleo protein powder
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 1 egg + 1 egg white
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients into a thick batter.
2. Pour onto hot skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side.
3. Serve with fresh berries or almond butter.

Macros (per serving)

Calories: 240 | Protein: 26g | Carbs: 10g | Fat: 9g

4. Apple Cinnamon Paleo Waffles

Servings: 2 waffles | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• 1 scoop vanilla paleo protein powder
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Coconut oil spray for waffle maker

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients until smooth.
2. Pour into waffle maker and cook until golden brown.
3. Serve with apple slices and cinnamon dusting.

Macros (per waffle)

Calories: 220 | Protein: 20g | Carbs: 11g | Fat: 9g

5. Blueberry Almond Protein Pancakes

Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 scoop vanilla paleo protein powder
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup almond milk
• ¼ cup blueberries
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients except blueberries.
2. Fold in blueberries gently.
3. Cook on nonstick pan 2–3 minutes per side.

Macros (per serving)

Calories: 255 | Protein: 25g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 10g

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