Pumpkin Protein Pancakes [Gluten Free and Low Carb!]
These pumpkin protein pancakes are made with your favourite protein powder, and feature the best tastes of fall. Quick, easy, & low carb!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 205kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Griddler
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Super Fine Almond Flour
- 2 Scoops Vanilla Flavoured Whey Protein Powder We use Revolution Nutrition High Whey - Vanilla Cake. SEE NOTES ABOUT NUTRITION INFO.
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
- ⅓ cup Pumpkin Puree
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon MCT Oil optional
- Nonstick Spray
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, and spice.
- Add the wet ingredients - the pumpkin puree, almond milk, eggs, and oil (if using) - to the bowl of mixed dry ingredients. Stir until well combined and smooth, set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray.
- Use a ¼ cup measure to pour batter out into 3 small pancakes. (You can do all 6 at once, if using a larger surface, like my Cuisinart Griddler.)
- Allow to cook until the underside is nicely golden brown, and small bubbles are breaking at the surface.
- Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown on the second side, and JUST cooked through. Note: Overcooking can lead to dry pancakes!
- If you only did the 3 pancakes to start, use the ¼ cup measure to pour the remaining batter into another 3 pancakes, repeat the cooking process.
- Serve the pumpkin protein pancakes with your favorite toppings - butter, sugar free syrup, pumpkin seeds, nuts, whipped cream, or plain.
- Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple days.
Notes
Due to the WILD variation in nutrition between brands of protein powder, the protein powder has been left OUT of the nutritional info calculations in this recipe.
The nutritional info provided is for everything except the protein powder - be sure to add the needed info - protein, carbs, etc - from your choice of protein powder. The recipe uses 1 scoop / serving of protein powder per serving.
Also: See post for more info about variance in protein powder brands.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6593IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 2mg
