Protein-Packed Pumpkin Pancakes

It’s fall y’all! Are you looking for some pumpkin pancakes that will also help you hit your protein goals? Check out this recipe - it packs 30 grams of protein per serving!

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)

• 1/3 cup flour

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• 3/4 tsp. baking powder

• pinch of salt

• 1/4 tsp. pumpkin spice (or cinnamon)

• 3 tbsp. liquid egg whites

• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree

• 2 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk

• 1 tbsp. dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

• Pre-heat pan or griddle to medium/high heat.

• In a bowl, mix dry ingredients.

• In a separate bowl, mix egg whites, pumpkin, milk and vanilla extract.

• Mix wet and dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter is formed. Fold in chocolate chips

• Spray pan/griddle with non stick spray. Spoon batter onto griddle to make 2-3 large or 4-5 medium pancakes

Macros: 350 calories, 30 grams protein, 45 grams carbs, 7 grams fat