Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes

Name: Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 45 g Protein powder; 70 g Oat flour; 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground; 80 g Greek yogurt glaze, room temperature; ¼ tsp Salt; 120 ml Water, cold; 1 tsp Baking powder; 12 g Butter, softened; 12 g Sugar; 1 tsp Olive oil, for greasing

Cinnamon Roll Protein Pancakes · ready in 23 min · 2 servings · 361 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

A fitness style breakfast with cinnamon roll aroma, tender oat flour texture, and a cool Greek yogurt glaze that makes each bite feel bakery inspired.

Prep: 13 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 23 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 361
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

45 gProtein powder
70 gOat flour
2 tspCinnamon, ground
80 gGreek yogurt glaze, room temperature
¼ tspSalt
120 mlWater, cold
1 tspBaking powder
12 gButter, softened
12 gSugar
1 tspOlive oil, for greasing

Equipment

stovetop, mixing bowl, whisk, spoon, small bowl, skillet, spatula, measuring spoon, plate

Instructions

Gather Ingredients
Gather the measured ingredients, a mixing bowl, whisk, spoon, small bowl, skillet, spatula, and measuring spoons before heating the pan. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are within reach.
Mix Pancake Batter
Whisk protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, salt, and water in a bowl until thick but pourable, then rest for 3 minutes. · 5 min
What to look for: Batter looks smooth, thick, and slowly pourable.
Make Cinnamon Swirl
Stir softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until glossy and spoonable for streaking through the pancakes. · 3 min
What to look for: Mixture is dark, glossy, and spreadable.
Heat Skillet
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until the surface looks shiny and a tiny drop of batter sizzles gently. · 2 min
What to look for: Oil shimmers lightly without smoking.
Cook First Side
Spoon 4 small pancakes into the skillet, streak each with cinnamon mixture, and cook until bubbles form and edges look set. · 4 min
What to look for: Bubbles appear on top and edges turn matte.
Flip Pancakes
Flip the pancakes with a spatula and cook until puffed, browned, and firm in the center, working in 2 batches if needed. · 4 min
What to look for: Both sides are golden and the centers spring back lightly.
Glaze and Serve
Serve the warm pancakes on 2 plates and spoon Greek yogurt glaze over the top so it melts into the cinnamon streaks. · 2 min
What to look for: Glaze softens over the warm pancakes.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	361
Protein	27 g
Carbohydrates	39 g
of which sugars	17 g
Fat	12 g
of which saturated	5 g
Fibre	5 g
Sodium	540 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Warm pancakes in a covered skillet over low heat until hot, then add the Greek yogurt glaze after reheating.

Ingredient substitutions

Greek yogurt glaze

Honey: Honey gives sweetness but removes the tangy yogurt finish.

Butter

Olive oil: Olive oil makes a looser cinnamon mixture with less buttery flavor.

Sugar

Honey: Honey adds floral sweetness and makes the swirl softer.

Olive oil

Butter: Butter browns faster, so keep the skillet heat moderate.