Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Wake up to the delightful aroma of fluffy pumpkin protein pancakes, infused with warm spices and packed with nutrition. These easy-to-make pancakes transform any breakfast into a cozy adventure, perfect for lazy weekends or busy weekdays. Enjoy them topped with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings for a deliciously satisfying start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the countertop.
- In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until smooth. Fold this mixture into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet; cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg