Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (High Protein Recipe, 33g)
Makes one serving (about four 4" pancakes)
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Substitutions:
Instead of whey protein powder, whey/casein blends should also work. You might need to add a little water or milk to get the pancake batter to be at the right consistency.
Mashed banana will also work in place of the pumpkin in this recipe.
Recipe Variations:
Chocolate chip pumpkin 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!
Suggested Toppings:
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- Maple syrup (regular or sugar free syrup)
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- Warm almond butter
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- Melted sugar free chocolate or chocolate syrup
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- Dried cranberries
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- Chopped pecans or walnuts
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- Cinnamon "sugar" (erythritol) - ¼ teaspoon cinnamon mixed with 1 tablespoon erythritol
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g