Umm, yum.

I made Pumpkin Protein Pancakes for breakfast this morning, and they totally rocked my world. The texture and taste reminded me of a pumpkin muffin, so I must have said “oh my gosh, these are delicious” at least three or four times while I was eating them. And, just as awesome, they’re loaded with protein! This pancake recipe has close to 30g!

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp canned pumpkin
• 1/2 of a medium banana
• 1 egg
• 1 scoop (31.8g) vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Heat pan (or griddle) over medium heat; coat with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Pour batter onto the pan/griddle.
4. Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes and then flip. Cook on the other side for about 1 minute.
5. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Makes 2-3 pancakes

Mom, those Pumpkin Protein Pancakes look wicked good. Please share with meeeee!

Oh, that adorable pug face”¦ it gets me every time, but I didn’t share my pancakes with Murphy this morning. I did, however, give him a big pug hug once I was finished eating.

Speaking of adorable pugs, I’m not quite sure what to think of this pug-bunny thing:

Mal thinks it’s cute; I think it’s a bit creepy.