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Keto Protein Pancakes with Pumpkin Flavor

These keto protein pancakes are my autumn morning secret weapon. I love how they bring together the cozy flavor of pumpkin with the power of protein. When I first made them, I thought—could pancakes really be fluffy, tasty, and low carb all at once? Turns out, yes. Each bite feels like a little reward, slightly sweet, spiced just right, and filling enough to keep me going until lunch. I’ve tried a lot of protein pancake recipes over the years, some too dry, others like cardboard. These, though, hit the sweet spot. The pumpkin keeps them moist, the spices make the kitchen smell like fall, and the protein boost helps me feel balanced and not crashing by mid-morning. If you’re someone who loves an easy protein pancake that still tastes like comfort food, you’ll get it. You don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated steps—just a mixing bowl, a pan, and a little patience while they cook up golden. Low calorie protein pancakes that taste like this? I’m still amazed. Give them a try and you might find yourself making these even outside of pumpkin season.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Easy Protein Pancakes, High Protein Pancakes, keto pancake recipe, Keto Protein Pancakes, Low Calorie Protein Pancakes, Protein Pancakes Low Carb, protein pancakes recipes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cooking spray or butter for the pan

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  2. Stir in protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until you have a smooth batter.
  3. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or butter.
  4. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake into the skillet.
  5. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden on both sides.
  6. Serve warm with sugar-free syrup or a dollop of Greek yogurt.