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Best Flour for Protein Pancakes

For protein pancakes from scratch, a 1:1 protein flour lets you keep your usual recipe: 1/2 cup of Fit Flour Original has 36g of protein and 16g net carbs. A boxed mix like Kodiak Power Cakes is easier (the brand says just add water) and has 15g of protein per 1/2 cup, with 32g net carbs and some added sugar. Both are 220 calories per 1/2 cup.

Made by Fit Flour. We sell two of the flours on this page, so every number comes from each brand's own label or listing and is linked below. Checked November 8, 2026.

Brand guidance and labels · checked November 8, 2026

What works

Fit Flour OriginalOurs
Best pick
Most protein of the 1:1 flours. Use it in your normal pancake or waffle recipe.
Kodiak Power Cakes
Boxed mix
The easy option: a complete mix with 15g protein per 1/2 cup, but 32g net carbs and brown sugar.
Fit Flour Gluten FreeOurs
Best pick
Gluten-free and dairy-free pancakes with 12g protein per 1/4 cup.
Elevate
Works 1:1
Lowest carbs (0g net), 13g protein; add liquid slowly per the brand.
King Arthur Keto
Works 1:1
12g protein, 4g net carbs, 1:1 by volume.
Almond flour
Needs changes
Works in recipes written for it; needs more eggs or binders per Bob's Red Mill.

Proteinper 1/4 cup

Fit Flour Original18g
Nature's Path Keto15g
Elevate13g
King Arthur Keto12g
Fit Flour Gluten Free12g
All-purpose flour3.2g

Per 1/4 cup, computed from the label where the label uses a smaller serving.

Net carbsper 1/4 cup

Fit Flour Original8g
Nature's Path Keto5g
Elevate0g
King Arthur Keto4g
Fit Flour Gluten Free13g
All-purpose flour23g

Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber unless the brand states its own.

The math

1/2 cup of dry mix, side by side

Computed from each label at 1/2 cup. Fit Flour pancakes need the usual eggs, milk and baking powder; Kodiak needs water.

Fit Flour Original36g protein · 16g net carbs · 220 cal
Kodiak Power Cakes15g protein · 32g net carbs · 220 cal
All-purpose flour6g protein · 46g net carbs · 228 cal

Kodiak values are for the dry mix as labeled. All-purpose values are USDA.

4.9 stars from 424 verified reviews

What Fit Flour bakers say

★★★★★
“Made cottage cheese pancakes using this flour and they came out great! I’m always on the lookout for high protein foods that actually taste good, and this meal hit the mark.”
Lexie R. · Verified buyer · Original
★★★★★
“This product is flavorful and functional. Pancakes, Rolls, Muffins & Wraps !! OMG!! My Go-To for all personal backing needs. I rarely find myself enthusiastic when it comes to “healthy” alternatives, as I find most to be less than .. Not the case with Fit Flour. Am a convert!”
Mark H. · Verified buyer · Original
★★★★★
“This flour is a great sub for AP flour, but with the macros I am looking for!. Made really yummy pancakes with this combined with greek yogurt and cottage cheese. Came out really nice”
Elena L. · Verified buyer · Original

Reviews of Fit Flour only, pulled live from our review platform (Fera). We do not quote reviews of other brands.

Straight answers

Questions

Is Fit Flour or Kodiak better for protein pancakes?

Per 1/2 cup, Fit Flour Original has 36g protein and 16g net carbs; Kodiak Power Cakes mix has 15g protein and 32g net carbs. Both are 220 calories. Kodiak is a complete mix (add water); Fit Flour is a flour, so you add the eggs, milk and leavening your recipe calls for.

Can I make protein pancakes without protein powder?

Yes. Swap the flour in any pancake recipe for a 1:1 protein flour. That is where the protein comes from, so the batter behaves like a normal pancake batter.

What is the best gluten-free flour for protein pancakes?

Fit Flour Gluten Free & Dairy Free (12g protein per 1/4 cup, 1:1 swap). Almond flour is gluten free but has about 8g protein per 1/4 cup and usually needs more eggs.

Sources and how we checked (8 flours)

Nutrition comes from each brand's Nutrition Facts label (or a retailer listing that shows the panel, where noted). Prices are the brand's own price when it lists one, before tax and shipping, checked November 8, 2026. Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber unless the brand states its own number. Per 1/4 cup, per cup and per 10g of protein are computed from those labels. Brand quotes are word for word. Spot something out of date? Email contact@fitflour.shop and we will fix it.

Fit Flour Original Blend
Nutrition: Fit Flour Original Nutrition Facts label · Price: fitflour.shop · Free shipping on US orders $59+
How to use, per Fit Flour product page: “Use it 1:1 in place of all-purpose flour. If a recipe calls for 1 cup of flour, use 1 cup of Fit Flour.”
Kodiak Power Cakes Buttermilk Mix
Nutrition: Kodiak Nutrition Facts image on the product page · Price: kodiakcakes.com
How to use, per Kodiak product page and ingredient list: “Sold as a flapjack and waffle mix (leavening and brown sugar already in it), not as a flour substitute.”
Fit Flour Gluten Free & Dairy Free Blend
Nutrition: Fit Flour Gluten Free & Dairy Free Nutrition Facts label · Price: fitflour.shop · Free shipping on US orders $59+
How to use, per Fit Flour product page: “Swap it cup for cup in place of all-purpose flour in cookies, biscuits, pancakes, pizza crust and more.”
Elevate Protein Flour
Nutrition: Elevate 1 lb bag Nutrition Facts (image on the brand product page) · Price: bakerbakingcompany.com · Both sizes showed sold out on the brand site when we checked
How to use, per bakerbakingcompany.com, How to Use page: “Elevate was designed to be a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour by weight or volume.”
King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour
Nutrition: King Arthur packaging file (Nutrition Facts) · Price: shop.kingarthurbaking.com
How to use, per King Arthur Keto Wheat Baking Flour packaging: “Substitute 1:1 by volume for all-purpose flour.”
Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour
Nutrition: Bob's Red Mill product page · Price: ShopRite
How to use, per bobsredmill.com, What's the most low carb flour: “While almond flour can be used to substitute wheat flour at a 1-to-1 ratio, the result of your baked treat might be a bit spongy. To achieve the light and fluffy texture you are used to when making baked goods, it is best to combine almond flour with other flours.”
Nature's Path Organic Keto All-Purpose Flour
Nutrition: Vitacost listing (Nutrition Facts panel) · Price: naturespath.com · Sold out on the brand site when we checked. Vitacost listed it at $12.76
How to use, per naturespath.com product page: “Suitable as a 1:1 replacement for 'flour' or 'all-purpose flour' in recipes such as muffins, cookies...”
All-purpose white flour (enriched)
Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central #168894 (1/4 cup computed from 1 cup = 125g) · Far cheaper per bag than any protein flour
How to use, per Baseline: “The flour every recipe is written for.”