Trader Joe’s Protein Pancakes basically provide a quick, high protein breakfast on the go. They’re cottage cheese and eggs held together by oat flour, so they’re thin, almost blini-like, and very very moist (sorry, but they are) when you eat them. As we all know, there are trade-offs you have to make to get that much protein in there.
They come 4 to a package, so they’re essentially a single serving. I heated two in the microwave…and they end up kind of sweaty on the plate. The other two I threw in the air fryer after coating the tray with a little avocado oil. They stick if you don’t oil it. Airfrying at 350F for 3 minutes was better, a little dryer, even though it’s kind of ridiculous to bust out the airfryer for two pancakes. Flavor-wise, they’re kind of non-descript. They’re not super oaty or eggy, and they did need a little bit of syrup.
I appreciate that the ingredient list is pretty straightforward. I could see using them as a protein booster for a breakfast sandwich, but for me, they’re too squidgy. And at almost $1 each ($3.79 per package), I’d suggest making your own cottage cheese oatmeal pancakes and freezing them. So, for me, Trader Joe’s Protein Pancakes won’t be a buy again, but I can see their use in a high protein diet.
Check out some other We Tried’s from Trader Joe’s:
Mini Yellow Sheetcake with Chocolate Frosting (Gluten-free)
Mini Chicken Tacos, New for 2025
Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches