Pumpkin Banana Oat Pancakes

Healthy pumpkin pancakes perfect for a fall morning!

Pumpkin Banana Oat Protein Pancakes

(Serves 1)

• 1/4 cup rolled oats (will be used as oat flour)
• 1/2 a banana
• 1 scoop Perfect Fit Protein Powder (can substitute extra oat flour)
• 1/4 cup pure canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup egg whites
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp. stevia
• Cinnamon
• Pumpkin pie spice*

1. First in a food processor, blend the oats until they are fine flour. Blend in the banana (or you can use a fork and mash it in.)

2. Put the mixture in a bowl and add in protein powder, pumpkin and spices.

3.Whisk in egg whites and slowly add in almond milk.

4. Cook in a sprayed pan on medium for a few minutes each side

Add your favorite toppings and Enjoy! I served mine with a side of plain greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey!

*If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, it's just a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

Nutrition Facts: (just pancakes) 260 calories, 3 g fat, 36 g carbs, 26 g protein, 9 g sugar 

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Hey everyone! Going along with the whole Pumpkin craze, I thought I should make some pumpkin spice muffins! These are the perfect fall treat! And guess what? They're under 70 calories and only have one gram of sugar, but you would never guess! This recipe is also gluten and dairy free! Hope you enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Muffins
(Makes 12 muffins)

• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder (I use Perfect Fit)
• 3 whole eggs
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2-1 cup almond milk (depending on how moist you like them)
• 1/4 cup stevia (optional)*
• Optional: add dark chocolate chips or dried cranberries

Combine and mix all ingredients in a bowl, slowly stirring in the almond milk. The batter shouldn't be to runny. Fill muffin tin with batter and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and enjoy! Frost with greek yogurt, peanut butter, or even better....my Pumpkin Butter!
* I didn't add any stevia and I thought they were delicious but, if you want them sweeter, go ahead and add it.

Nutrition Facts: (for 1 plain muffin)
calories: 64
fat: 2 grams
carbs: 5 grams
protein: 5 grams
sugar: 1 gram

I added some Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips (which are gluten, nut, and soy free) to a few of my mine!

Enjoy with a nice glass of cold almond milk! If you try out this recipe, make sure to post a pic on Instagram and hashtag #beautyandbananas or tag me @beautyandbananas!

Xoxo, Stephanie