A viral recipe for a baked pancake packed with protein has become a go-to breakfast for one journalist, who says it's transformed her morning routine. Alice Sjoberg, a social news reporter, discovered the recipe on TikTok from 'Muscle chef' Josh Bailey and decided to try it herself.
The dish requires simple ingredients: one egg, 50g Greek yoghurt, 80-100ml milk, 35g flour, a scoop of protein powder (optional), and a teaspoon of baking powder. For sweetness, honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar can be added, though Sjoberg found it unnecessary with toppings.
After mixing the batter, she adds toppings like banana slices or chopped apple with cinnamon, which she says makes it taste like banana bread. Other options include nuts, chocolate chips, or berries. The mixture is baked in an ovenproof dish at 180°C for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Sjoberg, who works from home, enjoys it fresh but notes it can be made the night before and reheated. She recommends letting it rest a few minutes before eating, and suggests serving with extra yoghurt to prevent dryness.
According to Bailey, the pancake alone (without toppings) contains 45g protein, 38g carbs, 6g fat, and 407 calories, making it a filling, guilt-free breakfast. Sjoberg, who previously disliked breakfast, now considers it her favourite morning meal.
