Meaningful Eats
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (25 grams/serving!)
1 servings
These pumpkin protein pancakes are made with just 6 ingredients and have 25 GRAMS OF PROTEIN per batch! Plus they’re dairy-free, grain-free and have no refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder see note
- ¼ cup (60g) liquid egg whites
- ½ cup (113g) pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2-4 tablespoons milk of choice I use almond milk
Instructions
- Whisk together the protein powder, egg whites, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and salt until smooth. You might have to vigorously whisk to get everything smooth.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of almond milk. Add more almond milk as needed to slightly thin the batter. (The batter should be thick but not completely solid.)
- Preheat a nonstick griddle or large nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Spray with cooking spray.
- Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, pour mounds of the batter into the griddle, smoothing each pancake flat. Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute or so. (These pancakes need to be cooked longer on lower heat than traditional pancakes.)
- Transfer to a plate and serve topped with grass fed butter and maple syrup if desired!
Notes
Vanilla Protein Powder: This adds extra protein, vanilla flavor, and sweetens the pancakes without added sugar. For a plant-based protein powder I recommend the brand Truvani. I also like Active Stacks. If you can tolerate whey protein, I recommend the brand Clean Simple Eats.
Dairy-Free: Use plant-based protein powder and you're good to go!
Batter Too Thick: Add a little extra almond milk to thin it a bit. You want it thick, but not solid.
Make-Ahead: These pancakes keep well in both the fridge and freezer for a quick weekday breakfast!
To Store: Store pancakes in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
To Freeze: Freeze the pancakes in a gallon-size freezer bag for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Cover pancakes with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds, until heated through. Flip them halfway through for a more even temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19607IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 8mg