Protein Blueberry Dutch Baby Pancake
This protein-packed Dutch baby pancake is light, fluffy, and baked in a hot skillet for that perfect puff. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, flour, and whey protein, it's a quick and healthy breakfast option topped with juicy blueberries and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop whey protein powder
- ⅓ cup blueberries
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ½ tablespoon sugar optional
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C or 425°F (no fan). Place your 8-inch cast iron skillet inside so it can heat up along with the oven.
- In a blender or mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, flour, whey protein, salt, and any optional ingredients like vanilla or sugar. Blend or whisk until the mixture is completely smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Once the oven is fully preheated, carefully take the skillet out. Add the butter and tilt the pan to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
- You should hear a slight sizzle when it hits the pan—that helps it puff up nicely. Sprinkle about ⅓ cup of blueberries over the top of the batter. Do not stir them in, especially if they’re frozen, as that can cool the batter too much and prevent it from rising properly.
- Bake:8-inch skillet: 18 to 20 minutes10-inch skillet: 17 to 19 minutes12-inch skillet: 15 to 17 minutesBake until the Dutch baby is puffed and golden brown around the edges. Avoid opening the oven door while baking, as it needs steady heat to rise properly.
- Dust with powdered sugar or add your favorite toppings like fruit, syrup, Greek yogurt, or nut butter. It’s best enjoyed warm while it’s still puffy.
Notes
- For flour, you can use whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor, or a gluten-free blend if needed.
- For the whey protein option, any unflavored or vanilla whey protein works. Plant-based protein can be used, though the texture may be slightly different.
- For milk, regular milk, almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk all work here.
- You can swap blueberries for sliced strawberries, raspberries, or even banana slices. Frozen berries are fine—just don’t stir them into the batter.
- The sugar and vanilla are totally optional. Skip the sugar for a lower-sugar version or add a little cinnamon for extra flavor.
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Nutrition
Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 417mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 6mg
