These pumpkin protein pancakes are high protein, gluten free, and easy to make. The recipe uses whey protein powder and canned pumpkin for a soft texture and fall flavor. With 33 grams of protein per serving, these healthy pumpkin pancakes are the perfect protein breakfast or anytime snack.
Ingredients
For these protein pumpkin pancakes, you'll need:
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (123g)
- 2 large egg whites (66g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (2g)
- 1 scoop whey protein powder (30g), unflavored or vanilla whey
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Non-stick spray or coconut oil
For this recipe, keep in mind that different brands of whey protein can react differently to liquid.
You may need additional liquid to get the same pancake batter consistency. (In that case add a tablespoon or two of water or milk.)
This will definitely be true if you use a whey/casein blend.
How to Make Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
- Preheat and Prep: Spray your griddle with non-stick cooking spray and heat it over low to medium heat. This ensures the pancakes cook evenly without sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Beat on high with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes fluffy.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the baking powder, whey protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Cooking the Pancakes: Pour ¼ of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Let them cook until bubbles form on the surface, then carefully flip and continue cooking until golden brown.
- Repeat: Continue this process to make three more pancakes.
Recipe Variations
Switch it up with these yummy variations on these pumpkin spice protein pancakes:
Pumpkin chocolate chip protein pancakes - fold sugar free chocolate chips into the pancake batter before cooking.
Cranberry pecan pumpkin protein pancakes - fold dried cranberries and chopped pecans into the pancake batter before cooking.
Banana bread protein pancakes - swap mashed banana for the pumpkin. Super delicious with the warm spice mix!
Pumpkin banana protein pancakes - use ¼ cup mashed banana and ¼ cup pumpkin puree in place of the ½ cup pumpkin in this recipe.
Favorite Toppings
Try these delicious toppings for your high protein pumpkin pancakes:
- Maple syrup (regular or sugar free syrup)
- Warm almond butter
- Melted sugar free chocolate or chocolate syrup
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Cinnamon "sugar" (erythritol) - ¼ teaspoon cinnamon mixed with 1 tablespoon erythritol
My favorite way to enjoy these pumpkin protein powder pancakes is with pecans, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Yum!
FAQ
Since different types of protein powders cook very differently, I would only recommend whey or whey/casein blends for this recipe (unflavored or vanilla protein powder).
Sweet potato puree can be a great substitute with a similar texture and flavor profile. Mashed banana is also a great choice.
Absolutely! Make a few batches, let them cool, and store them in an airtight container for a quick breakfast throughout the week.
Recipe
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Recipe (Easy, 33g Protein)
Ingredients
- ½ cup (123 g) pumpkin puree
- 2 (66 g) large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
- 1 scoop (30 g) whey protein powder
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to taste
- non-stick cooking spray or coconut oil for the griddle
Instructions
- Spray griddle with non-stick cooking spray, and heat over low flame.non-stick cooking spray or coconut oil
- Combine pumpkin, egg whites, and vanilla. Beat on high until fluffy.½ cup (123 g) pumpkin puree, 2 (66 g) large egg whites, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Add baking powder, whey protein, and pumpkin spice. Mix on low speed until combined.½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder, 1 scoop (30 g) whey protein powder, ¼ - ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pour ¼ of batter onto griddle, and let bubbles rise to the top.
- Flip and cook until golden brown.
- Repeat to make three more pancakes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Maple syrup (regular or sugar free syrup)
- Warm almond butter
- Melted sugar free chocolate or chocolate syrup
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Cinnamon "sugar" (erythritol) - ¼ teaspoon cinnamon mixed with 1 tablespoon erythritol
Nutrition
More protein pancake recipes
- Banana Berry Protein Pancakes
- Chocolate Protein Pancakes
- Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes
- Banana Peanut Butter Stuffed Protein Pancakes
And if you enjoy this pumpkin pancake recipe, check out my pumpkin protein smoothie. It has 198 calories with 28g protein!
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