White Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
 
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This stack of fluffy, moist, pumpkin protein pancakes layered with white chocolate protein frosting is the perfect way to celebrate fall/pumpkin season.
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Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients
  • Pancakes
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour*
  • 1 scoop Ascent vanilla whey protein powder
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 whole egg
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 2 tbsp. milk (I used unsweetened almond)
  • ½ tbsp. white chocolate chips (optional, but delicious!)
  • White Chocolate Frosting
  • 1 tbsp. sugar free white chocolate pudding mix (found in baking aisle)**
  • ¼ scoop Ascent vanilla whey protein powder
  • ½ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • Toppings
  • White chocolate frosting
  • pecans
  • white chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat pan or griddle to medium/high heat. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Add egg, pumpkin, and milk. Gently mix until a smooth batter forms. Add white chocolate chips and mix.
  3. Spray pan with nonstick spray. Spoon batter evenly onto pan to make 4 medium sized pancakes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Once done cooking pancakes, add all white chocolate frosting ingredients to a bowl. Whisk together until well combined.
  5. Layer pancakes with white chocolate frosting. Top with remaining frostingg. Also top with more white chocolate chips and pecans if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
*Can sub oat flour or other preferred gluten free flour if necessary.
**If you are unable to find white chocolate pudding mix, you can alternatively add some melted white chocolate chips.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: pancakes + frosting Calories: 540 Fat: 9 Carbohydrates: 59 Sugar: 14 Fiber: 10 Protein: 54
Recipe by MacroChef at https://www.macro-chef.com/pancakes/white-chocolate-pumpkin-protein-pancakes/