We hope your Thanksgiving was filled with laughter, family, and friends. We also hope your stomachs made out like roasted turkeys  –  and were stuffed!

If you still have room enough, try this recipe by Young and Raw.

 Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Ingredients

Makes around 12 pancakes

• 1 cup of all-purpose gluten-free flour (I like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour)
• ½ cup Vega Sport Performance Protein Vanilla or Vega One Nutritional Shake
• ⅓ cup ground walnuts
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp allspice
• 1 tsp dried ground ginger (or fresh)
• 1 ½ cups almond milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation

• In a large mixing bowl mix together all of your dry ingredients (flour, Vega Sport Performance Protein/Vega One, ground walnuts, baking soda, and spices).
• In a separate bowl mix together all of your wet ingredients (almond milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla).
• Combine wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just until fully combined.
• Start making your protein pancakes! In a heated pan or griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and start to cook your pancakes.

Nothing like a seasonal breakfast treat to kick off your weekend.

Oh, and be sure not to limit this amazing recipe to breakfast. It’s a perfect treat for dinner, lunch or dessert, too!

Happy Weekend!