Aloha Protein Pancakes

Start your day island-style with these tropical protein pancakes made with protein pancake mix, fresh mango and banana, toasted coconut, and a homemade coconut syrup. A sweet, satisfying breakfast the whole family will love!

$10.01 per recipe / $1.67 per serving

I ate similar pancakes my first time to Hawaii, so I thought it’d be fun to try to recreate them at home, but with some added protein!

Pancakes are such an easy breakfast option for the whole family, and we love using Kodiak Cakes for added protein and fiber.

This recipe works because it’s:

• High Protein. Using Kodiak Cakes or another protein pancake mix boosts the nutritional value and keeps you fuller longer—perfect for busy mornings or post-workout fuel.
• Customizable & Family-Friendly. You can easily swap fruits or adjust toppings based on preferences. Kids love the fun, tropical vibe—and moms love that it’s healthy and indulgent.
• Visually Appealing. Bright fruits, golden pancakes, and a drizzle of syrup make this dish look just as good as it tastes—perfect for sharing on social media or serving at brunch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Add 2 cups of Kodiak Cakes flapjack and waffle mix (or your favorite protein pancake mix), 1½ cups milk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon coconut extract to a large mixing bowl and mix until combined.

Heat a large griddle or pan to medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and pour ¼ cup batter in different sections of the griddle. Cook until bubbles form. Flip and continue to cook until golden brown.

While the pancakes are cooking, toast ¼ cup shredded coconut in a small frying pan over low heat, being careful not to burn it. Chop 1 banana, 1 mango, and ¼ cup macadamia nuts and set aside.

To make the coconut syrup, add 13.5 ounces canned, full fat coconut milk and 3 tablespoons of coconut sugar to a medium saucepan. Heat to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and continue to cook until thickened, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn.

Top pancakes with fresh fruit, macadamia nuts, toasted coconut, and coconut syrup. Enjoy!

Serve This With

This recipe would pair well with:

• Orange Julius
• Brown Sugar Banana Smoothie
• Scrambled Eggs with Zucchini

Recipe Costs

This recipe costs $10.01 to make which is about $1.67 a serving! Way cheaper than what I paid on Hawaii, with less sugar and more protein too.

• Kodiak Cakes – $1.62 (buy this in bulk to save money!)
• Milk – $0.30
• Eggs – $0.60
• Coconut extract – $0.37
• Shredded coconut – $0.45
• Banana – $1.00
• Mango – $2.00
• Macadamia nuts – $1.50
• Coconut milk – $1.69
• Coconut sugar – $0.48

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