Love flapjacks? Add a dose of pumpkin to this protein-rich batter and score the flavors of fall along with an extra dose of nutrition.

You’ll be surprised by how simple they are to make. They’re delicious enough to eat plain, or feel free to jazz them up with a dollop of yogurt and fresh chopped fruit.

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Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Love flapjacks? Add a dose of pumpkin to this protein-rich batter and score the flavors of fall along with an extra dose of nutrition.
Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup quick cooking oats
  • 4 egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling, optional
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree

Instructions
 

  • Warm a skillet over medium heat and coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • Drop about two tablespoons of batter into heated skillet to form a silver dollar pancake. Cook 2 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for an additional minute. Repeat until all 6 to 7 pancakes are cooked.
  • Drizzle with optional 1 teaspoon maple syrup and enjoy.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 340Carbohydrates: 51gProtein: 23gTotal Fat: 3.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g— Saturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 6gTotal Sugar: 17g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 12g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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