itness fanatics have been mixing protein powder with their pancake batter for ages, but it wasn’t until a few years ago, when these fit folks began uploading recipes and cooking demo videos online, that regular Joes took note. Pretty soon, everyone was making Protein Pancakes for breakfast—including our Buyer. At first, she made hers from scratch, but when she discovered a now-popular pre-made mix, she renounced her own recipe altogether.

The mix made delicious pancakes, but still, something was missing. Or, rather, she wished that something had been missing—the added sugars, to be specific. So, in true TJ’s fashion, she contacted that much-loved mix-maker and struck a deal to develop a Mix of our very own.

Made with simple, hearty ingredients like whole wheat flour, whole grain oat flour, whey protein concentrate, and buttermilk powder, Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix isn’t just good for a purposefully protein-y product; it’s good, period. It’s also a cinch to prepare—no muscle required. Just combine equal parts Mix and water, and you’re on your way to fluffy, satisfying Buttermilk Pancakes that are packed with Protein (ten grams per two-pancake serving) but free from that dreaded chalky, protein powder-y aftertaste. Or, if pancakes aren’t your thing, feel free to bust out the waffle iron instead—just be sure to add one tablespoon of TJ’s Canola Oil per cup of dry mix.

Prepare our Protein Pancake Mix per package instructions, then top the finished flapjacks with anything your little heart & bulging biceps desire. Fold blueberries into the mix and top with more warmed blueberry syrup. Decorate them with a drizzle of almond butter and a fan of sliced bananas. Top them with a mountain of whipped cream and fresh berries.