Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (60g) vanilla or unflavored whey-casein protein powder
- 1/2 cup (45g) oat flour
- 1 tbsp (20ml) unsulphured molasses
- 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (2g) gingerbread spice mix
- 1 large (50g) egg
- 3 tbsp (45ml) almond milk
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (10g) toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions:
- Combine pumpkin puree, protein powder, oat flour, molasses, baking powder, gingerbread spice mix, egg, and almond milk in a high speed blender.
- Pulse for 20-30 seconds until the batter is smooth. Note: Don't over blend or you'll knock out the air.
- Let the batter sit for 2 minutes to allow the oat flour to hydrate.
- Heat a non stick skillet over medium low heat with a light coating of oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
- Cook 2-3 mins until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear matte.
- Flip the pancakes carefully.
- Cook for another 60-90 seconds until deep golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Plate the pancakes and top with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top.