I was shopping for groceries the other day and Libby's 100% PURE PUMPKIN was screaming my name from across the aisle. I like to get creative when I am in "off season" so I can find ways to add this into my competition prep when I get back "on"--but no matter the time of the year, I keep it healthy. 

 

This recipe is just that--healthy!-- and not to mention, simple. With only 5 ingredients and around 150 calories for one GIANT pancake, you can't go wrong. With Thanksgiving around the corner, this could be a great recipe to share with the family! 

 

What you'll need:

-1/2 cup (the serving size) of 100% PURE pumpkin

-1/4 cup of liquid egg whites

-1/2 scoop of MET-RX cookies and cream whey protein

-1 teaspoon baking powder

- Pumpkin Spice

Optional: Natural sweetner

 

*Adjust the amount accordingly to fit your needs. I had this post workout and wanted to make one giant pancake.

 

DIRECTIONS--

- Mix 100% PURE Pumpkin, liquid egg whites, and MET-Rx protein powder together with a spatula. You can use a blender if you would prefer, but the consistency of these ingredients mix perfectly by hand. Stir in the baking powder. Continue to stir as you add in as much pumpkin spice as you'd like because it's Thanksgiving-- or even add a little bit of sweetner. Add water slowly, but keep the batter thick!

(Stop for a second. Taste test this awesomeness and get excited to cook it!).

 

Turn your stove on medium heat/flame. Pour batter on (it should be thick!) and let cook for about 3 minutes. Flip your perfectly pleasant protein pancake and lower the heat just a little bit. Cook until desired fluffiness.  Let cool.

 

Top with Walden Farm's SF Syrup, or your favorite toppings of choice!