Double Choc Protein Pancake Bowls

If you want a breakfast that’s easy, filling and packed with protein.. but so chocolatey and delicious it has you thinking, “how is this healthy?!” - this one’s for you!

These Double Choc Protein Pancake Bowls by @dietitian.ellenkessling are simple, practical, and genuinely mouth-wateringly good. Prep them once at the start of the week and you’re set with a nourishing, feel good breakfast for the days ahead. No daily prep. No thinking required. Just heat, top and enjoy!

The beauty of this recipe? It’s lazy girl approved. Because let’s be honest… sometimes meal prep is the absolute last thing you want to do on your leisurely Sunday. Everything just gets mixed together in one bowl, baked in a single dish, and that’s it! No standing at the stove flipping pancakes. No pile of dishes. No early morning decision fatigue. Make a batch, pop it in the fridge, and you’ve got a warm, comforting breakfast ready whenever you need it.

Taste wise, it leans much closer to a café worthy breakfast than a “protein breakfast”. Soft and fluffy on the inside, with pockets of melted dark chocolate throughout (yep, we’re drooling too), it hits that rich, chocolatey sweet spot without tipping into over-the-top sweetness. It feels indulgent, but it’s quietly balanced - high in protein, a good source of fibre, and designed to actually keep you full until lunchtime. No 10am snack attack included.

What’s really doing the heavy lifting here is Nu Harvest’s Choc Malt THRIVE Plant Protein. It delivers that nostalgic chocolate malt flavour (no artificial sweetness and absolutely no chalky aftertaste), while supporting muscle recovery and satiety. Beyond protein, it contains magnesium to support energy and muscle function, digestive enzymes to help your body absorb nutrients efficiently, and zinc for immune and cellular health.

It blends seamlessly into the batter, so it tastes like part of the recipe - not a last minute “I’m just trying to hit my protein intake” add on. Paired with buckwheat flour for slow release carbs and fibre, and finished with yoghurt and fresh berries, this pancake bowl ticks both the comfort and nourishment boxes!

Easy to prep. Easy to reheat. Easy to keep on repeat. If you like your breakfasts warm, chocolatey, and low-stress.. this one’s calling your name.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp protein yoghurt
• ½ cup almond milk
• 30g Nu Harvest Choc Malt THRIVE Plant Protein
• ¼ cup buckwheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp dark choc chips
• To serve: raspberries/strawberries, extra yoghurt

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced) and lightly grease an oven-safe ramekin or small dish.

2. Add egg, protein yoghurt and almond milk to a bowl. Whisk until smooth.

3. Add in the Choc Malt protein, buckwheat flour and baking powder. Mix until just combined.

4. Fold through dark choc chips.

5. Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until just set in the centre.

7. Serve warm with extra yoghurt and fresh berries. Enjoy!

 Nutrition: 350 kcal | 34g Protein | 28g Carbs | 11g Fats | 8g Fibre

Smooth chocolate, creamy goodness and a hint of malt straight from the good ol’ days! This smooth, versatile flavour fits easily into any recipe and is the perfect staple for your pantry. THRIVE is vegan, all-natural, gluten-free and free from refined sugars. To make it even better, we’ve formulated our protein supplement with added superfoods, minerals and functional ingredients to promote a thriving, healthy body from the inside out.

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