Five-Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (low-carb, gluten-free, refined sugar–free)
 
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Unbelievable. These little "pancakes" can be made with just three ingredients, but I've added some baking powder and whey protein in this recipe. They're a super quick and healthy breakfast or snack. They come out with almost a crêpe texture. You can add sugar or other sweetener if you don't plan on using a sweet topping. You can also ditch the protein if you're not looking to supplement yours. Each little pancake is just around 48 calories!
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Serves: 6-8 3-inch pancakes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder (optional; you can also add a touch of vanilla extract instead)
Instructions
  1. Place a medium skillet over medium heat on the stove. Let it heat up while you prepare the pancakes. It's ready when water dropped into the pan sizzles.
  2. To prepare the pancakes, whisk the pumpkin, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and protein powder (if using) until well combined. Spray the skillet with nonstick cooking spray before adding in 2-3 tablespoons of the pancake mixture and spreading it into a pancake shape (NOTE: I used a sprayed metal ring to make mine so round — if you don't want to bother, they'll just be a little wonky shaped. And there's NO WAY your first one is gonna be cute. It's gonna be a hot mess just like every first crêpe/pancake in the history of crêpe/pancake-making, and you just have to live with that. It'll still taste good.)
  3. Let the pancakes cook for 35-45 seconds before flipping and letting the other side cook for 25-35 seconds. Remove to a plate and serve with nut butter, sugar-free syrup, butter, fruit, or whatever you'd like!
Recipe by Willow Bird Baking at https://willowbirdbaking.com/2016/01/24/five-ingredient-pumpkin-protein-pancakes-low-carb-gluten-free-refined-sugar-free/