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stack of protein pumpkin pancakes

Protein Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Jessica Stroup
Indulge in a healthy and tasty breakfast with this protein-packed packed pumpkin pancake recipe! Made with simple ingredients in just one bowl, these pancakes are both fluffy and flavorful. Not only that, but you can also freeze them for a quick protein boost on busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup milk milk of your choice
  • ¾ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ½ cup whey protein powder vanilla flavored
  • 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
  • 1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour whole-wheat, regular all-purpose, oat flour, or a gluten-free baking mix will work too
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla whey protein powder, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the surface.
  • Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the batter onto the skillet or griddle.
  • Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 2PancakesCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 17gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 514mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5040IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 2mg
Keyword High Protein, High Protein Breakfast, Protein Pancakes, Pumpkin Pancakes
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