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Stack of fluffy pumpkin protein pancakes topped with Greek yogurt and cinnamon drizzle on a beige plate.

Fluffy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes (Made with Cottage Cheese)

5 from 1 vote
These pumpkin protein pancakes are soft, fluffy, and full of cozy fall flavor. The cottage cheese makes them creamy on the inside with golden, lightly crisped edges, while oat flour adds a subtle nuttiness that pairs beautifully with the pumpkin pie spice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings : 2 servings

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree, unsweetened
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup oat flour, or rolled oats blended into flour
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional for sweetness
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • cooking spray or butter, for greasing the pan
  • optional toppings: Greek yogurt, maple syrup, chopped pecans, or extra pumpkin pie spice
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Instructions
 

  1. Blend the batter
    In a blender, combine ¾ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup pumpkin puree, 3 large eggs, ⅔ cup oat flour, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
    This can also be done with an immersion blender.
    Pumpkin protein pancake batter blended until smooth in a glass blender with a black spatula on a light countertop.
  2. Cook the pancakes
    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or butter. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and set in the center.
    Three pumpkin spice protein pancakes cooking in a nonstick skillet until golden brown.
  3. Serve
    Stack the pancakes warm and top with Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of pecans or pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
    Close-up of golden pumpkin protein pancakes stacked with whipped topping and maple syrup drizzle.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 249mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 9926IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 262mgIron: 4mg