Pumpkin Chocolate Protein Pancakes

There are certain people who think that pumpkin is a seasonal flavor.

I am not one of them. And, hopefully after these pancakes, you will not be either.
I mean, let's just talk about how great pumpkin puree is. First, it has amazing flavor, second, it can be used as a lower-fat alternative in baking for oil or eggs, third, it makes things super moist, and fourth, it's actually pretty cheap! So stock up, people, because you will want to make these! (Bonus: they're good for you, too!)

And then make them again. And again. And again.
Oh, and did I mention that this HUGE stack, with the whipped cream and chocolate topping, is under 300 calories? With about 20 grams of protein?

I knew you would come around.

CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN PROTEIN PANCAKES

(Original recipe here)

1/3 cup rolled oats, ground into a flour

1/4 cup Pure Pumpkin

1/2 scoop Vanilla Whey Powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp Butter extract

1/2 Tbsp cinnamon

1/3 cup Liquid Egg Whites

1-2 Tbsp Almond Milk

1 Stevia Packet

Chocolate Layer: (technically optional, but who are we kidding)

1 Tbsp PB2/Powdered Peanut Butter

1/2 Tbsp Unsweetened Dark Chocolate Cocoa Powder

1 packet Stevia

2 Tablespoons Cool Whip Free (optional)

1. Combine all ingredients for pancakes and mix well until everything is incorporated.

2. Spoon batter onto heated griddle and cook as you would any other pancakes (I made four medium-sized)

3. Meanwhile, combine ingredients for the chocolate layer. When pancakes are done, spread chocolate layer between each pancake, then top with cool whip. Yummy!!

Nutritional breakdown:

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 202 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  255 Calories from Fat  58

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat  4.1g 21%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  22mg 7%

Sodium  163mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates  30.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber  8.6g 34%

Sugars  4.1g

Protein  20.8g

Vitamin A 191% • Vitamin C 5% Calcium 18% • Iron 17%

Nutrition Grade B

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet