Protein pancakes have gone to s**t

I got a laugh out of your post if that helps? lol

I tried cottage cheese and a scoop of protein powder last night...good god it was bad.

Maybe it needs to cook more on the one side before you flip it? Is your pan non-stick or stainless steel/copper? Perhaps cooking spray will work better than butter (because it coats more evenly)? Maybe the pan is too hot? I'm not sure of the properties of sunflower oil, but it was probably the oil that was burning if the pancake didn't burn before, but burnt after the change in oil.

Here's my recipe:

5 tablespoons vanilla (or any flavor, I prefer vanilla) protein powder*
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2 eggs
1 tabelespoon of water

Mix the protein powder, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and water. Pour the egg mixture into the dry mixture and mix until just combined. Don't overmix, but don't leave lumps either. They're nasty. Next, heat up a skillet on MEDIUM. Do not put the skillet on high as this will burn the pancakes. Make sure to use a LOT of nonstick spray in the skillet. Spoon your pancake batter in the skillet (depends on how big and how many pancakes you want). Watch the pancake(s) carefuly and when the edges start getting a "dry" look, it's time to gently turn them on the other side. You can lift up an edge and make sure the pancake looks the proper shade of golden brown. Cook another few minutes until the other side is also golden brown. Remove to a plate.

*I've found that the higher quality protein doesn't work as well. For protein pancakes, I buy the vanilla flavored cheap Muscle Milk my local grocery story. I've tried using the better quality stuff, and I think the fact that the better quality protein powders are made to dissolve easily in water or milk actually HINDERS making a good pancake (but not a good smoothie!)

BTW, I got a good laugh at your post. Especially about the raisin b*****es.

ETA: A non-stick pan is also key here. Agree with other posters that it's a good investment.

I've not tried any of his recipes, but lots of people really like them:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/DerekHowes/view/protein-pumpkin-pancakes-recipe-high-fiber-529271
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/DerekHowes/view/protein-banana-pancakes-recipe-great-complex-carbs-fiber-49g-protein-474268

My only advice is to ditch the "healthier" pancakes and just eat the real thing if that's what you want. It wont kill you, I promise. It's all about moderation.

I love me some pancakes w/ butter and maple syrup.

first time i made them they were perfect, when i tried to replicate the experiment, i ended up eating vanilla slops with berries attached.
try using less liquid, or a couple of tablespoons of flour.

Dang the science of a pancake.. I just wanted a way of getting my protein shake and eggs in after the gym without eating eggs and drinking shake lol. I thought.. ooh pancakes with eggs and shake is the solution!!

God damn cottage cheese and shake... that must of been freakin aweful bro.

Dont think the pan is non stick . What other awesome thing could I do with eggs that would not.. well.. taste like egg

Not sure if this would help, but I sometimes make "pancakes" by mixing two eggs and a banana, the banana seems to help hold it together. Maybe try that with your protein powder and see if it helps?

I been having protein pancakes for years as I use it as a base for my meals. I use 4 egg whites, 50g protein, teaspoon of peanut butter, extra virgin olive oil 20g walnuts and season.

Make sure you got your pan piping hot, spread the mixture as thin as possible and put the gas on the lowest setting. Leave it for 5 minutes, come back flip it and ready in 5 minutes.
Enjoy

You forgot the broccoli