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pumpkin greek yogurt pancakes fluffy protein packed fall breakfast
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 pancakes 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These fluffy Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Pancakes are infused with warm spices and swirled with a vibrant Orange Cardamom Cream Cheese, making them a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The Greek yogurt adds tang and keeps them moist.
Ingredients
- 200g (1 cup) Pumpkin Puree, canned or roasted
- 150g (2/3 cup) Plain Greek Yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 2 Large Eggs
- 120g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour
- 30g (1/4 cup) Vanilla Whey Protein Powder (optional)
- 10g (2 tsp) Baking Powder
- 3g (½ tsp) Ground Cinnamon
- 1g (¼ tsp) Ground Nutmeg
- 2g (½ tsp) Salt
- 120ml (½ cup) Milk, dairy or plant-based
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Maple Syrup
- 100g (3½ oz) Cream Cheese, softened
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Honey or Maple Syrup
- 5ml (1 tsp) Orange Zest
- 0.5g (¼ tsp) Ground Cardamom
- Pinch of Salt (for cream cheese mixture)
- 15g (2 Tbsp) Pumpkin Seeds, toasted
- Extra Ground Cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, protein powder (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, avoiding overmixing.
- Rest the Batter: Let batter rest for 5 minutes to activate baking powder.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat cream cheese with honey/maple syrup, orange zest, cardamom, and salt until creamy.
- Cook the Pancakes: Spoon batter onto a hot, lightly oiled skillet and swirl in cream cheese.
- Flip and Finish: Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stack pancakes, drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, and dust with cinnamon.
Notes
Allowing the batter to rest for 5 minutes helps create lighter, fluffier pancakes. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: pumpkin pancakes,greek yogurt,fall breakfast,orange cardamom,easy recipe,brunch,dessert
