Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
12 ingredients · 15 minutes· 8 servings
In order to lose fat - whether you are male or female, in perimenopause or post-menopause, in your 20s or in your 50s - you have to eat in a caloric deficit. But if you simply reduce the volume of the foods you’re eating now, you will be hungry and end up white-knuckling your way through each day until you inevitably give up.
These protein-rich and high-fiber pancakes are the perfect way to support your goals at breakfast, as a snack or for dessert! Because no diet is sustainable when you’re hungry all day. The trick is to eat foods that will satiate and satisfy you for fewer calories. These tasty pancakes have 10g of protein and 2g of fiber per pancake. Both protein and fiber help to send satiety signals to your brain, which is a game changer when it comes to losing fat and keeping it off for good.
Directions for Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Heat a non-stick pan over med-low heat.
Add a little bit of coconut oil to the pan and spread evenly.
Pour ~1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook for ~2 minutes per side (flip when the batter starts to bubble a little). These do cook quickly and total time will depend on your stove and pan.
See Notes below for serving ideas. Enjoy!
Ingredients
⅔ cup rolled oats
2 scoops vanilla whey isolate (my fave is Schinoussa)
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
⅔ cup egg whites
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ tsp sea salt
stevia to taste
Notes
How to Serve - Serve with my Quick Berry Sauce, slathered with a little nut or seed butter, a dollop of whipped cream, a little maple syrup and some fresh berries or other fruit.
Meal Prep - These freeze beautifully! Make extra and keep a back-up batch in the freezer.
Switch it Up! - Use 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce in place of the pumpkin.
