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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.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

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
Ingredient Details to Know
*If you follow a gluten-free diet, choose certified gluten-free oats.

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: 230mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 6gTotal Sugar: 17g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 12gIron: 2.8mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.