High Protein Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes (no protein powder!)
Looking for a cozy fall breakfast? These High Protein Pumpkin Pancakes are fluffy, warmly spiced, and naturally sweetened. No protein powder needed for this recipe; the protein content comes from a special ingredient that you won't expect! Perfect for a chilly weekend brunch or a make-ahead breakfast.
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Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- whisk, stove, nonstick pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 cup all purpose flour*
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
- butter for frying pancakes
Instructions
- To a large glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup and pumpkin spice.
- Add in dry ingredients, stir until almost fully combined.
- Pour in milk and stir until smooth.
- Add chopped walnuts and stir until just combined.
- Let batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Add 1/2 tsp of butter to the hot pan.
- Use a ladle to measure out pancakes. Don't overcrowd your pan.
- Flip when you see bubbles start to appear. Cook until brown on both sides.
- Serve with butter, granola and maple syrup.*
Notes
You can use all purpose gluten free flour for this recipe too!
You could skip the maple syrup at the end and serve these with high protein Greek yogurt instead.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
High Protein Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes (no protein powder!)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
624
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
15
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
180
mg
60
%
Sodium
1475
mg
64
%
Potassium
559
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
71
g
24
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
9951
IU
199
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
568
mg
57
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.