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Pumpkin Oat Pancakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1/4 cup protein powder we used plain pea protein
  • 2 tbsp ground flax seed
  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • 3 medjool dates soak in warm water for 5 minutes if they aren’t soft
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix optional
  • 3/4 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Topping Ideas (optional)

  • Maple syrup
  • Pepitas
  • Coconut flakes
  • Nut butter

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet (or 2 skillets to go twice as fast) over medium heat (or medium-low if using stainless steel, that gets hot!).
  2. Place oats in a high speed blender and blend until it becomes a fine oat flour.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients in order, except chocolate chips.
  4. Blend together well. Mix in chocolate chips, using a spatula.
  5. Pour batter into skillet to form 5-inch pancakes. Cook 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and finish cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Plate and add toppings as desired.