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Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Thick and fluffy gluten free, high protein pumpkin pancakes!
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Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup gluten free 1:1 flour +2 tbsp
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 3 tbsp dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Make your buttermilk by adding 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar to a measuring cup, then top with 3 tbsp milk and allow to set for a few minutes
  • Pat your pumpkin puree dry, then add all wet ingredients to a blender or food processor
  • Blend until completely smooth
  • In a mixing bowl whisk flour, protein powder, and baking powder
  • Pour wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir
  • Your batter will be thick, but it allows for that thick fluffy texture! If you prefer thinner pancakes you can add more milk to thin out the batter
  • Fold in chocolate chips
  • Spoon batter on pre-heated skillet, and use a spatula to flatten / shape better
  • Cook about 3-4 minutes per side
  • Serve with butter and pure syrup