Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Recipe
These Pumpkin Protein Pancakes are an easy and delicious recipe. The pancake batter is made with nutritious ingredients, such as, protein powder, pumpkin puree and eggs. A stack of these warm, perfectly spiced pumpkin pancakes is a great way to start the day.
Ingredients
- 1 serving Vanilla Protein Powder, Vegan or Whey
- 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour, Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree, canned
- 2 large Eggs, or flax eggs to make vegan-friendly
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk, or regular milk
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Topping Suggestions
- Greek Yogurt
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Maple Syrup
- Dusting of Cinnamon
- Salted Butter
Instructions
- Mix the protein powder and flour together. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and combine
- Combine all of your wet ingredients
- Slowly add all of your dry ingredients into the wet ingredient mixture a portion at a time
- When the batter is fully combined, let rest for ~10 minutes to allow the batter to thicken
- Once ready, heat a skillet over low to medium heat
- When heated, add about a 1/4 cup of pancake better onto the skillet
- Flip the pancake once little bubbles start to form and cook the other side
- Make the rest of the pancakes batter until there is none left
- Top your pancake stack with your favorite pancake toppings. My favorites with this recipe are greek yogurt, pumpkin seeds and a heavy pour of maple syrup
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 618mg, Potassium: 411mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 19081IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 577mg, Iron: 4mg