These protein pumpkin pancakes are my favorite easy, quick AND nutritious breakfast. Perfect for fall mornings, or all year-round!
I'm a big fan of pancakes for breakfast, but especially during the colder months. After all, there's nothing cozier than watching Gilmore Girls and enjoying a tall stack of pancakes in bed. Once you throw pumpkin into the batter, it's game over for me. I'll surrender gladly to a wholesome fall breakfast!
Why You Need These Protein Pumpkin Pancakes
- They're QUICK for those busy mornings. Pancakes shouldn't just be for weekend mornings! I'm busy and I know you are too, which is why we're speeding things up by making these pumpkin BLENDER pancakes.
- We're not sacrificing any nutrition! As a dietitian, a balanced breakfast always starts my day on a good note, which is why these pancakes are packed with protein, whole grains, and antioxidants. You simply have to give them a try.
- They're the PERFECT vehicle for your favorite toppings. After all, life is better with toppings in my opinion!
You seriously won't regret adding these into your breakfast rotation!
Main Ingredients
Oats- A wonderful whole grain packed with fiber and complex carbohydrates to give you steady energy throughout the morning. You can use rolled or quick in this recipe, as we'll be blitzing them into flour anyway.
Pumpkin puree- While you can make your own, it's most conveniently available canned! Squash such as pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A, which is an important nutrient for immune health during this flu season.
Pumpkin pie spice- A mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. All your favorite fall scents!
Eggs- Our binding agent! Eggs are also a source of protein and other important nutrients like choline, vitamin D, and iron.
Vanilla protein powder- I personally enjoy a boost of protein in my pancakes, but feel free to sub for 2 tablespoon of oats if you don't have it on hand.
How To Make These Protein Pumpkin Pancakes
Step One: In a high powered blender or food processor combine all ingredients and blend until smooth
Step Two: 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.
Step Three: 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).
Step Four: 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).
Step Five: Serve immediately! If you're making a bigger batch, I like to turn the oven on low (around 200°F) and keep the already-made pancakes warm while I finish up with the rest of the batter.
My Favourite Toppings
Finally, onto the best section: TOPPINGS!
There are so many different ways to dress up these pumpkin oat pancakes, but you really can't go wrong with a pat of butter and generous drizzle of maple syrup. If I'm feeling fancy, I sometimes add whipped cream!
Some other options include nut butters, Greek yogurt, chia jam , or even caramelized apples. Get creative and use what you have on-hand!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pancakes gluten free?
Can I freeze these pancakes?
Is this recipe meal-prep friendly?
What protein powder do you use?
More Fall Breakfast Ideas
If you liked these protein pumpkin pancakes, you'll be a fan of these other top breakfast recipes on the blog!
- Vegan Pumpkin Breakfast Cookie
- Oat Flour Pumpkin Muffins
- 10-Minute Pumpkin Pie Blended Oats
- Fluffy Oat Flour Pancakes
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📖 Recipe
Easy Protein Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup oats
- 3 tablespoon water or milk
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon vanilla protein powder optional- can replace with 2 additional tablespoons of oats
Instructions
- 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!
Mary says
Delicious, easy and filling!
Elisa says
How did you do the calorie breakdown because I just calculated it and got 497 calories, not 131 calories. Could you show what ingredients you use?
Nicole Addison says
Hi Elisa, the nutritional breakdown listed is per pancake! Hopefully that helps!
Nina says
These pancakes were so good I ate them standing up while the rest were cooking. I added 25g of protein powder with a little syrup. Perfect. Will save this recipe!!
Teri says
Hello and thank you for the fantastic recipe! I’m wondering if I can prepare the batter the night before. It would save on the noise of blending the ingredients together in the morning. That way I get a little more time to myself before sleepyheads wake up lol!
Nicole Addison says
Hi Teri! Yes you absolutley can! I would just recommend giving it a stir before making the pancakes to ensure nothing seperates!