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    Home > Blog > High Protein Breakfast Ideas

    Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (Gluten Free)

    Updated: Sep 17, 2022 · Published: Nov 4, 2016 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    I'm excited to bring you a whey protein pancake recipe with great macros! These Pumpkin Protein Pancakes are easy to make, and they are delicious and fluffy!

    a stack of pumpkin protein pancakes on a white plate with a white table and white brick background
    Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

    We don't have a ton of pancake recipes here because honestly, I'm not a breakfast food person. For the same nutrition and macros, I'd rather have cake for breakfast. :) But it's pumpkin everything season, and these Pumpkin Protein Pancakes did not disappoint!

    I've also made these several times with a banana in place of the pumpkin, and they came out great, as well.

    For this recipe, keep in mind that different brands of whey protein can take on different amounts of liquid, so you may need more liquid that we use here to get the same pancake batter consistency. (In that case add a tablespoon or two of water.)

    However you make them, give these Pumpkin Protein Pancakes a try!

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    a stack of pumpkin protein pancakes on a white plate with a white table and white brick background

    Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (Gluten Free)

    Makes one serving (about four 4" pancakes)
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 196kcal
    Author: Andréa
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup pumpkin puree 123g
    • 2 large egg whites 66g
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5ml
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder 2g
    • 1 scoop unflavored whey protein concentrate 30g
    • ¼ - ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to taste

    Instructions

    • Spray griddle with non-stick cooking spray, and heat over low flame.
    • Combine pumpkin, egg whites, and vanilla. Beat on high until fluffy.
    • Add baking powder, whey protein, and pumpkin spice. Mix on low speed until combined.
    • 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

    A note about substitutions: a mashed banana can be substituted for the pumpkin here. I would only recommend whey protein in this recipe, since other types of protein powder cook differently and would require more recipe changes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g
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