Easy Protein Pumpkin Pancakes

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

¾ cup oats

3 tbsp water or milk

1/4 cup pumpkin purée

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

2 eggs

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional- can replace with 2 additional tablespoons of oats)

Directions

In a high powered blender or food processor combine all ingredients and blend until smooth

Once you are ready to cook your pancakes, heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. To test if the skillet is hot enough, add a drop of water to the pan- if it sizzles on contact with the hot surface it is hot enough! If your surface is not non-stick, lightly brush the cooking surface with melted butter.

Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the hot skillet. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes (about 2-3 minutes).

Flip the pancakes, then cook until lightly golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, brushing with more butter and adjusting the heat as necessary (if your pancakes are browning too deeply, dial down the heat to medium-low).

Serve immediately!