These were my kids' request but they are definitely a Kelly Family favorite. The best part is that they have no idea all the healthy stuff that's in them. And with the added sweetness of the pumpkin, they really don't even need syrup (but if you do want syrup, please use 100% maple 🙂 )
Simple, easy, healthy and crazy delicious. I make these all year long because fortunately my kids have inherited my love for pumpkin even on a hot, summer day. And I love adding protein to help keep you fuller longer.
I always make a double (or triple) batch of these and put one batch in the freezer. They don't take long to defrost and are perfect for those crazy, chaotic mornings when you have no time to cook. I am sure all the moms out there are collectively nodding their heads. You get it.
Ingredients
- 1 egg and 1 egg white lightly beaten
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ 15 ounce can pumpkin must be 100% pumpkin, NOT pumpkin pie filling
- ¾ cup finely ground flax seed
- 1 scoop protein powder optional, you can use any protein you want or leave it out
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs, pumpkin and Greek yogurt.
- Stir in baking soda, flax seed, protein, salt, flour, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and vanilla; mix until blended.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides, turning once.
| Nutrition Facts |
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Serving Size 1 pancake
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories: 158 |
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Total Fat: 4.4g |
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Saturated Fat: 0.6g |
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Trans Fat: 0.0g |
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Cholesterol: 25mg |
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Sodium: 432mg |
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Total Carbohydrates: 22.5g |
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Dietary Fiber: 4.4g |
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Sugars: 3.3g |
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Protein: 8.2g |
I hope you enjoy these! I make these pumpkin pancakes all year long!
Dawn
Is it one egg AND one egg white?
Also, could I use a more on-hand flour? Like oat flour or wheat flour?
lauren.kelly
Hi Dawn! Yes, it is one egg and 1 egg white. You can absolutely use another flour like wheat flour. I hope you like them!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Sounds great! Pumpkin+Chocolate Chips+Protein! Lucky kid!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
These are so great! Protein AND pumpkin-count me in!
lauren.kelly
Coming right up, Lane! 🙂
Sherrie
I'm gonna try these with gf flour - these sound awesome Lauren!
lauren.kelly
I hope you like them, Sherrie!
Kim Beaulieu
You are an evil genius, and by evil genius I mean brilliant. This is fabulous. Nothing better than pancakes, the perfect breakfast food.
lauren.kelly
Thanks sweet Kim!
The Food Hunter
I've actually never had pumpkin pancakes but I've got to try them now.
lauren.kelly
You would love them Theresa!
Lana | Never Enough Thyme
A pancake recipe that's both delicious and healthy...can't beat that! My grandkids will be all over these!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
Pumpkin pancakes are a huge hit with my family. I really like the extra protein added in.
Nutmeg Nanny
I totally wouldn't forget to eat if this was waiting for me when I woke up! I would totally make a triple batch of these too 🙂