I know what you’re thinking. Shouldn’t pancake mix be made to make pancakes? Yes, yes it should! But as a Flapjacked Ambassador, I use their Protein Pancake Mix for more than just pancakes.
The reason why I love using Flapjacked Protein Pancake mix for more than just pancakes is because of the unique NON GMO ingredients.
- Oat flour (which luckily I can tolerate quite well being gluten free)
- Coconut Flour or Hazelnut flour (depending on the batter flavor)
- Quinoa flour
- Dried peaches, banana, or apples (per flavor)
- whey protein
- Cultured Buttermilk Powder
- Baking Powder
You see, this mix is fabulous for baking and more because it is MORE than just plain old GF flour and baking soda/powder. I receive a lot of questions about how I use this batter, so I figured today’s post can cover a few suggestions. Whatcha think?
First up..Healthy Bites. Remember that time I made personal pancake bites? If not, check out the recipe here! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
I usually replace half the protein powder or coconut flour suggested in my Healthy Bite recipes for one of the flapjack mixes. It gives it a great flavor when you are wanting less sweetness. I also use it when making bites with dried fruit., for example my PB and Jelly bites (from ebook) or the apricot mac nut recipe!
Oh, and I always share when I make these, because they are super special, obviously! 
Second, I use protein pancake mix (buttermilk flapjacked) as a thickener for soups. This past week I made a spicy pumpkin soup that needed a little extra thickness, 1-2 tbsp of the buttermilk did the trick! Just stir on low for about 5 minutes.
Third, I use it to hold together savory salmon or tuna cakes. I actually made a mini sizzlefish sablefish and broccoli cake recipe with the buttermilk mix few week. You can see the full recipe here!
And last, but not least, I bake with it. Muffins, cookies, breads, etc. I recently made Flapjacks Outrageous Banana Bread Recipe with a few tweaks of my own. It’s too good not to share!
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Flapjacks Outrageous Banana Bread:
INGREDIENTS
4 extra large eggs
3 over ripe bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup light sour cream or fat free greek yogurt (I used half greek yogurt and half cream cheese)
1/4 cup melted butter (I used melted coconut oil)
1 tsp vanilla
2-1/4 cup FlapJacked Banana Hazelnut Protein Pancake Mix
1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar) – I used coconut sugar
1 tsp baking soda
I added in 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate espresso almonds and 1 tsp chocolate extract (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine Dry Ingredients (FlapJacked Pancake mix, sugar, baking soda and chocolate chips.) In another medium bowl, using an electric mixer, combine wet ingredients and mix on medium – high speed for 2 minutes until well blended. Using a spoon or spatula, gently fold in wet and dry ingredients. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a wooden tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve hot or cooled.
ENJOY!
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NUTRITION FACTS w/ Greek Yogurt
Serving Size: 1 1/2-inch slice (15 servings)
Calories 145 Fat 6g Carbohydrates 16g Fiber 2g Sugar 9g Protein 9g
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Michele says
September 17, 2014 at 4:25 AMSome great ideas 🙂 a nice gluten free option for wherever a recipe needs a thickener!
LCCotter says
September 17, 2014 at 6:52 AMyes, and added protein! yay!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
September 17, 2014 at 4:39 AMoh bloody Australia. You have nothing as usual.
Flackjack my face.
LCCotter says
September 17, 2014 at 6:52 AMI think you can order online soon. But i have a ton, so i will send you some. Let’s chat! for reals! i need your new address!
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
September 17, 2014 at 5:06 AMI STILL have a pack of Flapjacked Pancake Mix in my pantry from Laura! This needs to happen this weekend, I totally forgot about it!! Love all your recipe ideas with it too. Creative lady.
LCCotter says
September 17, 2014 at 6:52 AMdo you want more? I can send you some. Oh and I need your address again to send you goodies!
Danielle @ It's a Harleyyy Life says
September 17, 2014 at 5:25 AMwho would’ve thought you could use the pancake mix to make so much!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
September 17, 2014 at 5:28 AMOhhh that banana bread looks terrific! I actually saw Flapjacked mixes being sold at one of the Red Mango locations near me. Isn’t that funny?
SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says
September 17, 2014 at 5:31 AMLove the idea of a pancake banana bread. I’ve used pancake mix with both really good and pretty awful results in cookies. When you get it right, you get something that is so airy and delicious!
LCCotter says
September 17, 2014 at 6:53 AMyou got that right! hehe
jill conyers says
September 17, 2014 at 5:42 AMLove Flapjacked! Works great for muffin tops. I can just smell them baking now.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
September 17, 2014 at 6:24 AMmmmm… if only i could have the milk! boo hiss!
LCCotter says
September 17, 2014 at 6:39 AMyou can use another pancake mix that dairy free, or just use those flours with plain protein!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
September 17, 2014 at 6:47 AMChocolate, espresso and banana bread – girl this recipe is screaming at me “I’m delicious, make me now!!”
CARLA says
September 17, 2014 at 6:50 AMOMGOSH YOU ARE AWESOME.
TRYING.
sharing.
Im all about the savory with the p-cake mix!!
LCCotter says
September 17, 2014 at 6:54 AMi use the buttermilk and add in turkey sausage to make muffins –> you would LOVE! let me know if you want any! i’ll share!
Tina Muir says
September 17, 2014 at 6:51 AMSO clever! Wow! Love the idea of using it as a thickener in soup, I would NEVER have thought of that! I hate it when using cornstarch or flour makes it all clumpy! Thanks for the ideas, I MUST try flapjacked 🙂
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
September 17, 2014 at 6:57 AMYou’re so smart!! 🙂 Great ideas here–now I’ve gotta get my hands on this mix.
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
September 17, 2014 at 7:24 AMIt certainly is amazing how versatile pancake mix is! I’ve used it to make banana bread and biscuits. So yummy! I have still yet to try the Flapjack pancake mix though. It’s definitely a brand I need to try!
Maureen says
September 17, 2014 at 7:30 AMI really need to get some of this! Can you only buy online or in stores?
misszippy says
September 17, 2014 at 8:02 AMI really think you are one of my favorite recipe creators! It all looks amazing and I can’t wait to try some!
Alanna says
September 17, 2014 at 8:08 AMThat pancake mix sounds pretty amazing! I think I may need to try it. I have nothing on your pancake mix creations…keep em coming!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
September 17, 2014 at 8:18 AMI always love how creative you are. I never think to try to repurpose something like a mix.
Jessica says
September 17, 2014 at 9:49 AMYou are the absolute cutest. I am going to make these this week. 🙂
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
September 17, 2014 at 10:12 AMFlapJacked Mix really is the best! It’s so versatile. I’ve used it to make breads, muffins, pizza crust, I add it to smoothies, oatmeal, you name it! I love the soup thickener idea too! You’re brilliant. 😉 And the additions you made to the banana bread sound INCREDIBLE! Totally trying that.
FlapJacked says
September 17, 2014 at 10:27 AMWe love you, Lindsay! This is SUCH an awesome and creative post. We’ve never even thought of using our mixes as a thickener for soups- we will definitely be trying (and sharing) that tip!!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
September 17, 2014 at 10:28 AMYUM! That banana bread looks like an amazingly delicious cake. I love how creative you are!
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
September 17, 2014 at 10:29 AMOh wow I didn’t know flapjacks used gluten free and non GMO ingredients!! I do like baking with pancake mix because it already has a lot of the necessary ingredients.
And dark chocolate espresso almonds?? Areyoukiddingme?? Yum!
LCCotter says
September 17, 2014 at 12:23 PMthey used oat flour, so that’s not certified gluten free but if you are not celiac, it should be okay since it’s a GF ingredient, you know? I think they are working on a certified GF mix soon! I can eat oat flour just fine and i’m non celiac gluten sensitive. Just depends on the person though. xxoo
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
September 17, 2014 at 11:18 AMReally awesome ideas! I’ve yet to bake with my FlapJack mix. I still have mine from Blend in the pantry. I’ve been wanting to create a muffin with it. Thanks for the motivation!
Amanda says
September 17, 2014 at 11:54 AMI must make that banana muffin bread! I thought i noticed that the flapjacked packaging doesn’t explicitly state it is gluten free. Do you know why? Thanks!
LCCotter says
September 17, 2014 at 12:23 PMthey used oat flour, so that’s not certified gluten free but if you are not celiac, it should be okay since it’s a GF ingredient, you know? I think they are working on a certified GF mix soon! I can eat oat flour just fine and i’m non celiac gluten sensitive. Just depends on the person though. xxoo
Amanda says
September 17, 2014 at 1:47 PMGot it! Thank you very much for the response. I have no allergies thank goodness but notice I feel much better when eating gluten free. Will definitely try this out.
Heather @ FITaspire says
September 17, 2014 at 12:13 PMWell now I know what to do with the extra Flapjacked mix in my pantry. 🙂
Kirtley Freckleton @ The Gist of Fit says
September 17, 2014 at 12:49 PMWHAT THU?!!! You put it in your salad.
Mind blown.
Must try!!
Kim @FITsique says
September 17, 2014 at 1:09 PMLook at you go! I never think to use pancake mix for other things! All of these recipes look fantastic!
Yum Yucky says
September 17, 2014 at 1:28 PMOoo. I didn’t know pancake mix could be so versatile. My stomachs approve of this blog post.
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 5:00 PMit’s saves me time and energy! haha
Heather @ girlyeverafter.com says
September 17, 2014 at 2:02 PMMMM…chocolate makes everything better! Delicious!
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 5:00 PMcould not agree more!
Katie says
September 17, 2014 at 3:00 PMThese were SO GOOD!! I don’t think I even made pancakes with them either. Hehe
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 2:56 PMhaha i rarely make the pancakes with them.. muffins, yes!
She Rocks Fitness says
September 17, 2014 at 3:46 PMThat banana bread…OMG! 🙂
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 5:10 PMit’s like crack!
Kim says
September 17, 2014 at 5:20 PMWow – I truly had no idea that you could do so much with pancake mix – all of it looks awesome!! The thickener for soup is something I never would have thought of – does it make it sweet?
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 8:42 AMnot at all. the buttermilk is more creamy, ya know?
purelytwins says
September 17, 2014 at 8:37 PMmmmm craving pancakes now 😉
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
September 17, 2014 at 9:07 PMOh dear – that Flapjacks Outrageous Banana Bread has such an amazing texture!!! I really need to rethink my one flour recipes! Thanks Lindsay!
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 8:32 AMyou would love that bread and i bet you could add in youre own twist!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
September 17, 2014 at 9:20 PMToo many good ideas! I still have my little sample pack from Blend and I keep meaning to use it, but I’m not sure on what… Any suggestions? It’s the apple cinnamon flavour…
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 8:26 AMoh i bet you can make some kind of delicious apple bread or muffin. Like caramel cinnamon apple?
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
September 17, 2014 at 11:01 PMI never would have thought to use pancake mix for so many different things!
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 8:37 AMyes and i think they are nut free!
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
September 18, 2014 at 4:58 AMYou know what I am going to say – ‘ahhh wish we could get this mix in the UK’…
And I know what you will say – ‘come visit and get some!’ – hahaha!
Everything looks delish though – and it’s so good sometimes to think out with the box regarding ingredients!
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 8:38 AMi just might include a sample with your cedar plank mailing! xxoo
Jen @Chase the Red Grape says
September 19, 2014 at 7:36 AM😀 XXX
Tara Newman says
September 18, 2014 at 5:47 AMWe LOVE flapjacked and it is so fun to see all the different things you can do with their product. And for the record I have always hated pancakes until I tried their stuff.
Jody - Fit at 56 says
September 18, 2014 at 8:37 AMHOLY YUMMINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Hilary says
September 18, 2014 at 9:33 AMSuch a great idea to add it as a thickening agent! It never even crossed my mind!
Rebecca Payne says
September 18, 2014 at 10:13 AMDo you have a good, healthy-ingredient banana bread recipe that doesn’t involve the protein pancakes (since I don’t have any of that right now)…I have an itch to bake some banana bread. 🙂
Cassie says
September 18, 2014 at 11:49 AMI have three ripe bananas and some Flapjacked mix that are just ASKING to be made into banana bread tonight… how timely!!
Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck says
September 18, 2014 at 1:07 PMThese are super creative ways to use Pancake mix. And your dishes…omg…delish!!!
Holley @ lungesandlashes.com says
September 18, 2014 at 4:04 PMNever would have thought to use Pancake mix to thicken soup… but that totally works, plus adding in protein, Nice!
LCCotter says
September 18, 2014 at 5:06 PMyes, my thoughts exactly!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
September 18, 2014 at 7:33 PMOh…. I have GF pancake mix in the cupboard right now and that bread recipe looks amazing.
jobo says
September 18, 2014 at 8:38 PMYUM! you are so good at these recipes! I want them all! can I live with you guys?! hehe