Vegan protein powders can cause pancakes to become somewhat dry. However, there are a few ways to get around this! First, choose a protein powder that blends well. This is why I opt for Genuine Health Fermented protein. When adding vegan protein powder to healthy chocolate pancakes, it works best if you add some banana, applesauce, or yogurt to the mixture. This helps keep them light and fluffy instead of dry and dense.