Nothing says fall flavor like pumpkin. These pancakes are so easy to make with everyday ingredients. A stack of pancakes with the spice of the season will be a favorite at your next brunch. They are also a delightful taste on cold winter mornings!
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
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Calories | 320 |
Ingredients
- 2 scoops Herbalife Nutrition Protein Drink Mix, Vanilla*
- Âľ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ tsp. ginger + ¼ teaspoon nutmeg)
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- Âľ cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon oil (canola)
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat griddle to 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Protein Drink Mix, flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Set aside.
- In a blender jar, blend together the milk, pumpkin, eggs, oil and honey until smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and whisk together just until dry ingredients are moistened. Batter will be thick.
- Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop up a scant ¼ cup of batter and pour onto heated griddle, spreading gently with a knife to about 3” diameter. Pancakes will be thick.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, until nicely browned on the underside, then turn over and cook an additional 3 minutes until brown.
Makes 12 pancakes (3 servings, 4 pancakes per serving).
*Only when prepared as instructed on the product label does our product deliver the full nutrition benefits described on that label.
Nutrition FactsPer serving (4 pancakes): |
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Calories:320 |
Protein:16g |
Carbohydrates:37g |
Fat:10g |
Fiber:2.5g |
Susan BowermanM.S., R.D., CSSD, CSOWM, FAND – Sr. Director, Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training
Susan Bowerman is the senior director of Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training at Herbalife. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Dietetic Advisory Board (DAB). As a registered dietitian, she educates distributors about our global nutrition philosophy and is responsible for developing nutrition education and training materials. Bowerman earned a B.S. in Biology with distinction from the University of Colorado and an M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition from Colorado State University. She is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and holds two board certifications as a specialist in Sports Dietetics and in Obesity and Weight Management. When she is not busy teaching and writing, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and gardening. Her favorite Herbalife products include Simply Probiotic and Herbalife Formula 1 Healthy Meal Nutritional Shake Mix Banana Caramel.