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Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder

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These Pumpkin Protein Pancakes are high in protein and fiber without using protein powder. Made with eggs, Greek yogurt, canned pumpkin, whole wheat flour, and rolled oats, they make a satisfying breakfast topped with chopped pecans and maple syrup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup plain 2-percent-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin
  • Maple syrup, divided
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 20 pecan halves, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the Greek yogurt, canned pumpkin, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  2. In another bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
  4. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Drop a heaping â…“ cup of batter into the skillet for each pancake.
  5. Cook until the underside is brown and bubbles form on top, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for about 3 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  6. Top the pancakes with chopped pecans and the remaining maple syrup.
  7. Allow leftover pancakes to cool before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Alternatively, store leftover batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 2 servings.
  • No protein powder is needed; the protein comes from ingredients including eggs and Greek yogurt.
  • Use 1 tablespoon of maple syrup in the batter and reserve the remaining syrup for serving.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium-low heat until browned underneath and bubbles form on top before flipping.
  • Refrigerate cooled leftover pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Leftover batter can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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