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Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

These pancakes exemplify everything I aim to do with my recipes. They're tasty, satisfying, easy to make, and so good for you. Each serving packs in 22 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, and more than 2/3 of your daily need for vitamin A, all at under 300 calories a serving. That's some pancake! Top with your favorite fruit (I like melted frozen wild blueberries) and a light drizzle of maple syrup.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • olive oil or olive oil cooking spray for greasing the skillet

Instructions

  1. Put the eggs, pumpkin, oats, cottage cheese, and pumpkin pie spice in a blender. Blend until creamy and smooth. If the batter is on the thick side, add a splash of water and blend again.

  2. Set a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium/medium-high heat. Heat a light coating of oil in the pan. Pour batter into the pan to make 3 1/2 to 4-inch pancakes. Makes about 10 pancakes