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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.
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 egg and 1 egg white lightly beaten
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 15 ounce can pumpkin must be 100% pumpkin, NOT pumpkin pie filling
- 3/4 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
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix eggs, pumpkin and Greek yogurt.
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Stir in baking soda, flax seed, protein, salt, flour, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and vanilla; mix until blended.
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Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 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!
hi,
i find my kids (and i) don’t like the protein powder flavor. i have another recipe for protein pancakes which has cottage cheese (you’d NEVER know)…think i could use that here? any other switches i’d have to make if so?
You can definitely add cottage cheese or GREEK YOGURT of course 🙂 I would replace one of the cups of buttermilk for Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Let me know how they turn out!
How about if i want to use real sweet potatoes…can this be possible?
I bet sweet potatoes would be delicious in these pancakes, Leticia! Let me know how they turn out! 🙂
Good information. Lucky me I recently found your website by chance (stumbleupon).
I’ve book marked it for later!
I love this type of recipe…sneaky, yet delicious!
I am loving these!! Great start to the day.
I love healthy pancake recipes and these look phenomenal!! Thank you for posting the nutritional info as well!
Thanks so much Lynn!
I love protein pancakes and making them seasonal = even better! Thanks Lauren! 😀
Dear Lauren, your pancakes look wonderful and delicious! What a delightful morning treat. xo, Catherine
Healthy and delicious? Sign me up for a stack of these.
I love pumpkin and I love pancakes. Win, win!
Lord have mercy these look wonderful. I love pumpkin.
pancakes with protein are PERFECT!! and pumpkin makes them a fun fall breakfast
These pancakes look perfect. I love how healthy they are, perfection!
My oldest hates pancakes but loves pumpkin ones! These look great Lauren!
These look amazing! I’m totally craving pancakes now (thanks a lot…;))
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 🙂
Pumpkin pancakes are a huge hit with my family. I really like the extra protein added in.
A pancake recipe that’s both delicious and healthy…can’t beat that! My grandkids will be all over these!
I’ve actually never had pumpkin pancakes but I’ve got to try them now.
You would love them Theresa!
You are an evil genius, and by evil genius I mean brilliant. This is fabulous. Nothing better than pancakes, the perfect breakfast food.
Thanks sweet Kim!
I’m gonna try these with gf flour – these sound awesome Lauren!
I hope you like them, Sherrie!
These are so great! Protein AND pumpkin-count me in!
Coming right up, Lane! 🙂
Sounds great! Pumpkin+Chocolate Chips+Protein! Lucky kid!
Is it one egg AND one egg white?
Also, could I use a more on-hand flour? Like oat flour or wheat flour?
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!