PUMPKIN PROCAKES

Pumpkin ProCakes

Breakfast is a favorite of Florida Gator athletes - they always want breakfast, even for dinner. This recipe is a great way to get your Gator fans at home more protein! http://peoplesgas.com/cooking

10

Minutes Prep Time

15

Minutes Cook Time

2

Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 ½ cups flour (½ white and ½ whole wheat)
1 scoop unflavored protein powder
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 ½ heaping teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 eggs
2 ½ cups low-fat or reduced fat milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
6 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Splash of vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all dry ingredients and mix together.

2. Add wet ingredients and whisk until just combined (don’t over mix the batter or it will cause your pancakes to be dry and chewy).

3. Heat skillet to medium-hot heat.

4. Use nonstick cooking spray to coat skillet and let skillet heat up for 1-2 minutes.

5. Drop desired amount of batter onto hot skillet and cook until bubbles form.

6. Flip when there are equal bubbles throughout the pancake. Cook another minute before done.

NOTES

A Florida Athletics Dietary Nutritionist (works with UF athletes as a sports performance nutritionist) contributes to this series, so these recipes are not only quick but super healthy.