Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
These are my go-to post workout meal! They are gluten-free (as long as your protein powder of choice does not contain gluten). Although they seem a little “Fall-like”, they make a great meal year round! The best part about them is, if you are in a hurry and don’t have time to cook them, you can eat the batter raw!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 C. gluten-free old-fashioned oats (Bob’s Red Mill)
- 2T. almond or flax meal
- 4T. canned pumpkin
- 1t. vanilla
- Cinnamon (to taste)
- Nutmeg (to taste)
- Ginger (to taste)
- Pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
Directions:
- Pre-heat a pan or griddle on low heat. Coat with a small amount of coconut oil.
- Mash the banana and stir in remaining ingredients until well blended.
- Scoop mixture onto heated pan/griddle.
- Cook until a spatula easily slides under pancake, then flip. Repeat on other side.
- Enjoy!
- For an added treat, you can spread a small amount of peanut butter or almond butter on top!
Makes: 1 serving (3-4 pancakes depending on size)