Pumpkin season has begun. I think it is quite difficult to find a pancake recipe that is both clean, nutritious and very tasty for breakfast.
Pumpkin; both because it is one of the seasonal vegetables and because it is rich in beta-carotene content; It is a food that the body uses as an antioxidant after consumption.
What is pumpkin ?
Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that’s in the same plant family as cucumbers and melons. It’s technically a fruit since it contains seeds. Yet, in terms of nutrition, it’s more like a vegetable.
What are the health benefits ?
-Pumpkin gives you a hefty dose of beta carotene, which is partially converted into vitamin A. Vitamin A can help your body fight infections.
-It’s rich in beta carotene, which helps keep your vision sharp by helping the retina absorb light.
-Beta carotene, in particular, may protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Eating foods with beta carotene may also help improve the appearance and texture of your skin.
-It contains potassium. And potassium may help reduce high blood pressure levels. In addition, fiber may help lower blood cholesterol levels by binding with the cholesterol in the foods you eat and preventing its absorption.
-Pumpkin is also rich in fiber, which can help dull blood sugar spikes after you consume carb-containing foods.
Let's turn these benefits into a delicious recipe ...
Ingredients:
-2 eggs (1 whole, 1 white)
-2 tbsp almond flour
-1 scoop protein powder*
-2 tbsp pumpkin puree
-1 tbsp oat flour
Recipe:
Let's start by beating eggs. Whisk 1 whole egg and 1 egg white to form foam.
Add the pumpkin puree into the eggs and mix well.
Then, you may add flours and protein powder.
Turn on the burner and grease the pan with melted coconut oil. Let's spread the mixture on your pan according to the pancake size you want.
At this point, duration is very important. Make sure your bruner is not on the highest setting.I cooked it on medium for 2-3 minutes on each side.
The last, most enjoyable and creative part is the decoration. Depending on what you want to decorate and what you want to consume with it, your choices will vary.
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