4.68 73 Published Oct 18, 2019, Updated Mar 05, 2024 I think a lot of people consider pancakes an indulgent breakfast option, but you can upgrade a few ingredients and have a healthy, powerhouse breakfast to start your day. These pumpkin pancakes have oatmeal and pumpkin puree, which are both high in fiber. And the cottage cheese and egg whites offer a major protein boost. Top with a little nut butter or coconut oil for some healthy fat and voila — you’ve got yourself a complete breakfast that will keep you full for hours!
Ingredients in Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
old fashioned oats – – my fave brand is Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats. egg whites – acts as a binding ingredient, keeps the pancakes light and fluffy, and really amps up the protein! cottage cheese – another protein booster, cottage cheese also helps to keep these pancakes moist. pumpkin puree – make your own pumpkin puree or pick up canned pumpkin. Just be sure it’s not pumpkin pie filling! pumpkin pie spice – this tasty spice blend is used in pumpkin pie. You can use store-bought or make it yourself with my pumpkin pie spice recipe. cinnamon – pairs perfectly with pumpkin for the ultimate fall flavor! maple syrup – drizzle over your pancakes for a boost of sweetness.
How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
If you usually make pancakes by taking a pancake mix and adding water, you definitely need to try making a homemade version! They taste so much better and they’re healthier for you. These pancakes are made in a blender which makes mixing and clean up a breeze! Add the oats, egg whites, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon to the blender and process until the batter is relatively smooth. Heat a pan or griddle to low-medium heat and spray with non-stick spray. Scoop a quarter cup of batter onto the pan and cook until little bubbles form and the edges of the pancakes are solid enough to put a spatula underneath. Flip and cook for an additional one to two minutes. This recipe should make about 8 small pancakes. To serve, stack four on a plate and drizzle with maple syrup and/or nut butter.
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Popular Pumpkin Recipes to Try
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Be sure to check out all of the pumpkin recipes as well as the full collection of breakfast recipes on EBF!
