Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Posted on September 14th, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

Sometimes a little change is all I need to rejuvenate my workouts.

I am really, really enjoying my new workout plan. Concentrating on one major muscle group leaves my muscles feeling worked and fatigued by the end of my strength training.

I love it!

Today’s workout began with 20 minutes of light cardio on the elliptical. Then I hopped off to complete this leg workout:

 

Exercise Reps Sets
Squats 100 As many as it takes to get to 100
Lunges 15 each leg 3
Deadlifts 15 3
One-legged leg press 15 each leg 3
Step ups 15 each leg 3
Hamstring curls 15 3

Ryan gave me the idea to begin my workout with 100 squats. When he worked out with his friend Ben, a personal trainer, for a month (the same guy who led the blogger boot camp), Ben would have him attempt to do 100 squats in a row. If he couldn’t get all 100 (which usually he couldn’t), he would just break them up and rest when he needed to until all 100 squats were completed.

I did 50 in a row before doing 25, then 10 and then 15. It was intense… but in a good way! I actually think I could increase my weight a little bit, but I wanted to start at a weight within 15 pounds of the weight I used for squats in BodyPump just to try it out.

Breakfast

Breakfast this morning was more than blog worthy!

I finally got it right. My long-awaited pumpkin protein pancakes!

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I made a batch for Ryan and for myself and the minute Ryan bit into his pancakes, he said, “These have to go on the blog!” That’s the seal of approval I needed to share the recipe with you guys.

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Serves one (makes three medium-sized pancakes)

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

  • Spray pan with cooking spray and heat to a medium heat
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend with an immersion blender until batter is relatively smooth and all ingredients are fully mixed
  • Pour batter onto the warm pan to form three medium-sized pancakes
  • Allow to cook until edges start to harden, about three minutes
  • Flip pancakes and allow to cook until batter is no longer runny, about two more minutes
  • Top with syrup, nutmeg or desired toppings and enjoy

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I have a feeling these pancakes will be popping up on the blog quite often as the seasons change and the weather becomes cooler.

I’m so antsy for boot-wearin’ weather!

Filed under: Breakfast, Recipes, Workouts

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145 Responses to “Pumpkin Protein Pancakes”

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    Aine @ Something to Chew Over, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:15 am Said:

    I love the 100 squats idea! Will have to try that :)

    Your pancakes look amazing!

      

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    Lauren Reply:
    September 23rd, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    I made these pancakes this morning and they were great! Very filling and I love all the protein.

      

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    alyssa - fashion fitness foodie, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:15 am Said:

    Pumpkin Protein pancakes are my favorite fall breakfast! I usually add raisins to them. I just got the cutest fall boots – so excited to wear them!

      

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    Soleil Doux @ Soleil Doux Blog Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    The raisins are a great idea! I think I may try these with some dried cranberries. Festive and yummy! ;)

      

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    Bess @ Bess Be Fit, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:16 am Said:

    those look delicious, I just had pumpkin pancakes last weekend at a diner but they weren’t protein packed! Going to try that recipe soon. And I can’t wait for boot wearing weather either!

      

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    Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:17 am Said:

    Oooh yummy! The pancakes look so gorgeous and fluffy! I have been working on a recipe that is quite similar but I use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese. Do you find that the immersion blender gets most of the cottage cheese clumps out?
    Great idea with the squats (Ryan’s a clever one!!) I love them because you can pretty much do them anywhere without any equipment. Sounds like you had a great workout! :)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 8:18 am

    yes! the only texture i sensed in them was from the oats, actually. i couldn’t taste the cottage cheese AT ALL or detect any lumps. i love your idea to use greek yogurt!

      

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    Claire, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:19 am Said:

    I saw boots yesterday and got SUPER excited!! I can’t wait to break mine out! I just woke up and it’s preeettyyy cold out, I’m loving it! Oh, and of course I love all things pumpkin too :-) Keep those recipes a comin’!

      

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    Amy @ A Stool at the Counter, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:19 am Said:

    Hooray!!! lol…when I saw the post name, I was like, “Yayyyy! She finally got ‘em right!” I am totally ready for the pumpkin recipes…yumms. :)

      

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    Becky @ Fit Chick on the Fly, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:23 am Said:

    WOW I have to try these pancakes Julie, they look amamzing! I knew you’d come through on the pancakes during your trial and error process :-)

    Also loving the 100 squats idea, great way to get the blood flowing to start your work out!

      

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    Jordan @ food, sweat, and beers, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:26 am Said:

    Hmmm. Maybe I need to (finally) give cottage cheese the green light.

    Regardless of what color the light is, the pancakes look delicious and I’d be willing to try anything for some tasty orangeish-pancakes like that. I love the pumpkin-e’rrything season, as noted last night when I tried not one, not two, but 4 pumpkin beers at a tasting. Luckily, I vowed I’d only spend cash and had enough to buy one, but lord, if I’d been in a “splurge” mood….

      

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    Mallory @ It's Only Life, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:37 am Said:

    Yum!!! I am salivating from my desk at work. Good thing I packed a yogurt parfait!

      

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    Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:37 am Said:

    Yum those sound great! I bet they would be good with ricotta cheese :) !

      

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    Shaya (Eye Girl Eats), on September 14th, 2011 at 8:42 am Said:

    YUM! can’t believe how easy those look, and how delicious! Do you think you could replace the cottage cheese with Greek yogurt?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:08 am

    i think that could work really well! you may need to remove one of the eggs though to make sure the batter is thick enough.

      

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    Jessy, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:44 am Said:

    Yum, pancakes!

    I’ve never seen canned pumpking here – I assume I could use pureed (real) pumpkin?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:08 am

    probably! i’ve never tried it though! i think it would have to be VERY pureed.

      

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    Jessy Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Hm, I’ll try. Thanks!

    PS: Lately I’ve been getting double notification emails about replies to my comments.

      

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    Khushboo, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:44 am Said:

    a) I have never craved pancakes more

    b) Why have I never thought to do 1-legged leg presses..genius..so on it tomorrow!

    c) Have a nice day :)

      

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    Ali @ Ali Runs, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:44 am Said:

    These pancakes look delicious– yum! I must recreate asap!

      

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    Hope, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:47 am Said:

    Those pancakes look so good! I’m glad that I have all of the ingredients at home to make them. Yummy! :)

      

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    Taylor @ Crumbs Don't Count, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:47 am Said:

    Oooo, I will definitely have to try out your pumpkin pancake recipe. I have been experimenting with different combinations of ingredients, but mine always feel “spongy” and the texture is just not quite right. Yours look great!!

      

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    Amanda @Fashionably Plate, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:47 am Said:

    Where did you find pumpkin in Ocala? I’m from that area and could not find it anywhere :(

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:09 am

    i found it at a local publix! they had loads of cans!

      

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    Casey, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:53 am Said:

    This recipe looks great, Julie – any tips for if you don’t have an immersion blender? Thanks!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:09 am

    hmm… stir really hard!? :)

      

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    Amber K Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    I always blend up the ingredients in a regular blender :)

      

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    LizAshlee, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:53 am Said:

    What an awesome workout!! Hey SEXY legs! :) Love the new pumpkin recipe..so excited for pumpkin recipes!

    Also, I passed the Butterfly Award to you…check it out on the blog…happy Wednesday! :)

      

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    Alison, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:54 am Said:

    Yay! Thanks for posting this recipe…can’t wait to try them once I buy a can of pumpkin! :) How many servings does this recipe make?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:10 am

    it serves one and makes three medium pancakes.

      

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    Heather H. @ Run Eat Play, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:57 am Said:

    Those pancakes look great! I can’t wait to try them. I love fall and pumpkins!

    I did 60 squats at kickboxing yesterday and I thought that was intense. Just thinking about 100 squats makes my legs hurt!
    Great job!
    With all the leg exercises and squats, do your legs feel more sore than usual on the days you run?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:10 am

    they are definitely more sore than usual, but not SO sore that it affects my running.

      

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    Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:58 am Said:

    Excited to try the recipe out! Thanks girl :)

    And yeah–switching up workouts never felt so good, eh?? It is SUCH a great thing for the mind and body!

      

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    Claire @ Un Bello Aperitivo, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:02 am Said:

    Great idea about the 100 squats; I’ll have to try that soon!

      

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    Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:04 am Said:

    These look delicious!

    I’m definitely going to try out 100 squats. They are super effective!

      

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    Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:05 am Said:

    Gah, I was recently diagnosed with an allergy to eggs, and the thing I miss most are eggy pancakes :( Maybe I’ll try these with flax eggs!

    Oh, and Bodyrock has some squat challenges that include crazy amounts of squats, so I feel your pain!!!! Once I had to do 300……

    It took me 300 hours.

      

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    Michelle Hunt (PeachyPalate), on September 14th, 2011 at 9:05 am Said:

    As stuffed as I am after lunch I would find room for these pancakes if I were at home (and not in work) to make them!

      

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    Jodi, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:06 am Said:

    I love pancakes, but I can honestly say I’ve never tried anything pumpkin. Those sure do look yummy, though.

    I love it when the seasons change, and you get to pull out all your new clothes and shoes!

    You might’ve addressed this, but are Blog Talk Tuesdays over?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:11 am

    no! i have a few more topics to cover.

      

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    Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:07 am Said:

    Oh no, sadness! I, like Casey above, am not in possession of an immersion blender. :( Perhaps if I’m subbing Greek yogurt I could just mix the heck out of the batter by hand?

      

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    Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:09 am Said:

    I am soooo going to make these this weekend! I have a can of pumpkin in my cabinet that is just dying to be eaten!!!!!!!!

      

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    Lindsey, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:10 am Said:

    I cannot wait to make those! We had quinoa pumpkin pancakes on Monday – I love anything pumpkin!

      

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    Liz, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:10 am Said:

    Pumpkin protein pancakes look delicious. I’ve been anxiously waiting for the final recipe since you posted the teaser.

      

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    Hannah, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:10 am Said:

    For anyone who cares, here’s the nutritional info!
    (Calculated w/o cinnamon or toppings and with 1% cottage cheese)

    401 calories
    8.5 grams fat
    3 grams saturated fat
    19.3 grams sugar
    24.8 grams protein (!)
    12.7 grams fiber
    92.2 grams carbohydrates
    165.1 mg cholesterol
    743 mg potassium

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 9:12 am

    thanks so much for doing this!! :) loving all the protein and the fiber.

      

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    Hannah Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Aaaahh you replied! I love your blog :D I’m 16 and I found it a few months ago, and I read it everyday now :) You are awesome!

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Thanks so much! So glad you found me. :)

      

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    Holly @ The Runny Egg, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:14 am Said:

    100 squats sound intense! I might have to give that a try during my next strength workout.

    Love the pancakes — the look delicious!

      

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    Katherina @ Zephyr Runs, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:16 am Said:

    Yay squats! I love squats and wall squats. One of my favorite workout sequences I came up with was recently and it was 4 sets of 25 squats with 2 sets of 25 jumping jacks in between and then 2 sets of 25 sit ups between. Keepin’ things interesting!

    Have to make those pancakes. I just bought pumpkin because I’m convinced this Florida weather is getting nicer but haven’t used it yet – pumpkin and pancakes are 2 of my favorite things, gotta make this!!!

      

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    Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:22 am Said:

    I like the idea of the 100 squats at the beginning! Fatiguing your muscles at the beginning I’m sure makes it quite a bit more challenging throughout the rest of the workout.

    I’m a fan of almost anything pumpkin, so thanks for sharing those pancakes! Can’t wait to try them!

      

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    Claire @ Live and Love to Eat, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:27 am Said:

    These look great – I love trying different protein pancake recipes but the ones using protein powder just never turn out right for me.

      

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    Hilliary @ Happily Ever Healthy, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:30 am Said:

    These look amazing! I am going to have to try them!

      

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    Cait's Plate, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:33 am Said:

    YAY! I can’t wait to try these!! As soon as our move is over I’m stocking up on pumpkin!!

      

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    Allison, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:36 am Said:

    Pancakes lood delicious! The only thing I worry about with square is that my thighs an butt are going get larger!

      

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    Kelley, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:37 am Said:

    I was just wondering if you ever thought about becoming a BodyPump instructor? Then you could teach at your local gym. You could make a little money and work out! Just a thought. I too loved BodyPump…then I moved to Germany….ah the things we do for love:)

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    I have! I’m going to look into it a bit more when I’m done w/ half marathon training.

      

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    Tori, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:37 am Said:

    Your pancakes look so delicous! I’ve really been wanting to make a recipe with pumpkin to start my Fall season! I know a while back you mentioned cottage cheese that had no salt? Or I could be imagining this… if I can’t find that anywhere around where I live, what could I substitute in the recipe?

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    i actually used plain cottage cheese (the normal kind w/ salt) in this recipe!

      

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    Shae, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:39 am Said:

    I try to stay away from heavy carbs in the morning but I’m LOVING this as a breakfast for dinner idea!!

      

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    Jamie@cupcakedynamite, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:41 am Said:

    AH I NEED to do the 100 squats! I’ll try that today. :) I am SO bad at working my legs! I always do upper body and core but skip legs..oops

      

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    Nicole, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:44 am Said:

    Going to try these! When I first saw protein pancakes I assumed they would include protein powder-which tends to leave my tummy upset, but so excited to see these!

      

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    Jordan, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:47 am Said:

    thanks so much for the recipe, Julie! I can’t wait to try these!

      

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    Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:51 am Said:

    I do squats with my 3rd graders each morning! I make them count b 10′s to 500 and anyone who gets to 1,000 with me pretty much rocks! We have so much fun doing our morning exercises!!!!
    –LOVE this recipe! Oh yes!

      

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    Kelly, on September 14th, 2011 at 9:58 am Said:

    I have done the 100 squats thing before too. But Keith has me do it a little differently. He starts me out with heavy dumbbells (or a bar) and I do as many as I can with that weight. When I can’t do any more he takes 5 pounds off and I immediately keep going…and so on and on until I have completed 100 total. It is crazy because at the end I am barely doing any weight but because I haven’t had longer than a 5 second break my legs are screamin!

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    oh that sounds awesome… ridiculously hard… but awesome.

      

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    Rachel @ The Avid Appetite, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:03 am Said:

    I love pumpkin weather! It’s still a bit warm on the east coast, so I’m not quite ready to break out the pumpkin just yet. When I do I will for sure be trying these out!

      

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    wendy, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:07 am Said:

    It’s so hard to get canned pumpkin here in Scotland but it should be back in my local wholefood shop in the run up to thanksgiving. Can buy it on ebay but it’s mega pricey! Can’t wait to try these and also I have an amazing recipe for slowcooked lamb shanks in pumpkin and red wine (will let you know when I’m making it on my blog). Tomorrow’s post is good though – cinnamon pretzels with Nutella dipping sauce!

      

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    Corrie Anne, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:10 am Said:

    OH YEAH. I love pancakes and I’m totally feeling the fall flava!!

      

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    Jen, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:15 am Said:

    Your pancake pictures were just too tempting! I immediately went into the kitchen to whip up a batch. For anyone who needs to use a regular blender, add about a half cup of milk/milk substitute to get the blender churning. I used light vanilla silk and added a couple drops of vanilla extract for some extra punch! I was also out of honey so I used a tablespoon of Smucker’s sugar free syrup. They turned out great! Thanks for the idea, Julie! Off to enjoy my food coma until class! ;)

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    awesome!! so glad they worked for you!

      

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    Jamie @ Food in Real Life, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:16 am Said:

    100 squats? My legs feel like jello just thinking about it! Thanks for the recipe too. I feel like pumpkin pancakes are a hard one to master because the pumpkin really changes the consistency of the batter to be very moist!

    Looking forward to trying ‘em!

      

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    Marijke, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:20 am Said:

    I love the idea of cottage cheese in pancakes to pack a protein punch but I just have one question- does it make the pancake all lumpy?

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    not at all. the immersion blender took out all of the lumps!

      

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    Julia, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:25 am Said:

    I just made these exact pancakes this past weekend! I used Greek yogurt though instead of the cottage cheese and they were delicious! Loving that pumpkin is back and readily available I have about a thousand pumpkin recipes that I want to make!

      

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    Gina @ Running to the Kitchen, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:26 am Said:

    Yay, glad I’m not the only one breaking out the pumpkin! These might make an appearance on Sunday for pancake day :)

      

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    Elizabeth @ reads recipes runs, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:37 am Said:

    Julie, I am loving your new workout plan. I am training for a half right now, and I feel like I’ve been neglecting my weight workouts in favor of running, but I like how you break it up to totally fatigue whatever you’re working. I am thinking of doing something similar. Maybe a legs day, then an upper body day, then a back/abs day.

      

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    Newlywed WIAW « Live and Love to Eat, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:39 am Said:
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    Cat @Breakfast to Bed, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:44 am Said:

    you can make these in the food pro, ( I make a similar recipe) and the lumps disappear.

      

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    Sarah, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:51 am Said:

    Those look so good! I’m sipping pumpkin iced coffee and I can’t wait for fall either…except I hate to wish the cold because then it will be never ending!

      

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    Laura @ Unchartered 20s, on September 14th, 2011 at 10:56 am Said:

    Girrrrl 100 squats!? Will you be able to sit tomorrow? Ya know, without sorta falling into your chair?? ;)

    Mmm those pancakes look good. Is there any substitute for an immersion blender? Like: Stir for 35 minutes until arm falls off.

      

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    angie, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:00 am Said:

    I just made the statement that boots are the ONLY good thing about winter! I’m shopping around for a splurge-worthy pair and have a whole Pinterest page devoted to the process!
    I’m thinking about splitting my workouts up instead of doing full-body every time. I feel like I could devote two days a week to just lower body and one day to upper body maybe.

      

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    Katie @ Peace Love and Oats, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:00 am Said:

    I can’t wait to give these a try!!! I had your sausage stuffed acorn squash recipe last night and it was delicious! Although I used ground turkey instead of sausage since that’s what I had. I’ve saved the other half for tomorrow night! (Would eat it today, but I’m stuck at school all day, don’t get home until 8:30!)

      

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    Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:05 am Said:

    Great tip on the squats. I usually baby out after doing 40 – 50, but 100 sounds like a good goal. Fatigue those legs!

    I’m so trying those pancakes. The muffins from the other day were a great success so I’m sure these are awesome too. Love pumpkin time!

      

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    Nicole @ PancakesandPilates, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:10 am Said:

    These sound (and look) SO yummy! I don’t usually eat cottage cheese. Do you think greek yogurt would give it a similar texture without changing the flavor too much?

    I am SO antsy for boot weather too. I just dropped off a bunch of boots to be weather proofed and shined and there maaaay be a new pair on the way from piperlime. :) NYC is still pretty hot and muggy, but I will be ready to rock when the temperature drops!

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    you honestly can’t taste the cottage cheese in this recipe AT ALL, but i think greek yogurt would be a great substitute!

      

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    Danielle @weightsandmeasures, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:16 am Said:

    I am so ready to wear boots too! I have lost 55 pounds, and will be buying a pair of taller boots this year. I never wanted a pair that went over my calf before because they would have been too tight! So excitingt!

      

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    Cait, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:25 am Said:

    Wooo I loooove protein pancakes! and I’m so excited for the fall cooking mmmm pumpkiiiin!

      

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    Liz @ IHeartVegetables, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:30 am Said:

    Those look deliiiiish!!! And I’m super excited for boot weather, for SURE!

      

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    Kari Burghardt, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:32 am Said:

    Pumpkin pancakes are perfect this time of year! I have a recipe I love to use with protein powder and flaxseed, other than that very similar to your recipe. Thanks for sharing!! :)
    ~Kari
    kariburghardt.blogspot.com

      

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    Jessica @ Sushi and Sit-Ups, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:50 am Said:

    Those pancakes look tasty and seem like a great way to ring in fall. Yum!!

      

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    Lauren @ What Lauren Likes, on September 14th, 2011 at 11:59 am Said:

    Perfect recipe for fall! Love it :)

      

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    Ellie@fitforthesoul, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:00 pm Said:

    haha I’ve been eating these (not exact same recipe) quite a bit lately~punkin is always such a feel good ingredient, especially in the am! :)

      

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    Rachel, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:04 pm Said:

    Oooh, now I want to try starting with 100 squats next workout!

    I need protein pancakes in my life!!!!!

      

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    Casey @ Pocket Full of Sunshine, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:09 pm Said:

    Oh yummy. This is definitely my kind of recipe. Thanks for sharing it Julie!

    I just bought big-girl boots that made my bank account sad but my heart happy. :)

      

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    eliza m, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:12 pm Said:

    what kind of syrup do you use??

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    it was a maple syrup that comes in a container shaped like a maple leaf. not sure what the brand is called!

      

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    Tessa @ Amazing Asset, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:24 pm Said:

    Oh yum these look glorious, I am excited they are probably going to make a regular appearance on your blog :)
    May I ask, how long do they keep you full for? I enjoy pancakes but haven’t made them in so long because they never keep me full and in all honesty, I fear being hungry! Ugh the joys of disordered eating, but I am so getting better :)

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    these are really filling… prob because of all the protein and fiber. i’m usually hungry an hour after eating regular pancakes, but these kept me feeling satisfied for much longer.

      

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    Lauren, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:34 pm Said:

    100 squats! You go girl! :) I broke out the pumpkin pancakes already too. There is no going back now. ;)

      

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    Steph @ StephSnacks, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:43 pm Said:

    100 squats!? I am totally trying that out tomorrow.

      

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    Laura @ prettylittlewords, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:47 pm Said:

    Those pancakes look awesome!!! Also, I can’t believe you did 100 squats!!! Holy crap!

      

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    Kaitlyn @ Almond Oats., on September 14th, 2011 at 12:51 pm Said:

    I love pancakes, and pumpkin — those look amazing! I’ll definitely be trying this recipe when I get my hands on some pumpkin :)

      

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    Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie, on September 14th, 2011 at 12:59 pm Said:

    I can’t wait to make these! YUM! I think it will be a perfect weekend breakfast treat for my pumpkin obsessed boyfriend! :D Thanks so much!

      

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    Traci, on September 14th, 2011 at 1:01 pm Said:

    a) I just made a protein pancake recipe from Tina over at Carrots n Cake and LOVED them. I love pumpkin even more…I’m making these as soon as I get my hands on another can of pumpkin + some cottage cheese.
    b) Love that you are splitting up your workouts too! My core plan for the week now includes chest on Mon, legs on Tues, off on Wed, back on Thurs, arms Fri with 20 min of HIIT on the elliptical most days. Sat I do yoga once in a while or just do cardio. It works so well!
    c) 100 squats?! Love that idea, especially because I never know how to start my leg workouts and just settle on a random leg machine most times.

      

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    Erin, on September 14th, 2011 at 1:10 pm Said:

    Just curious, when you say “increase the weights” regarding squats, what kind of weights are you doing? Are you just holding dumbells down by your side or lifting them as you are squatting?

      

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    Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply:
    September 14th, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    i had a bar with weights on the side that i balanced on the “meaty” part of my shoulders.. i used a normal squat rack.

      

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    Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola, on September 14th, 2011 at 1:14 pm Said:

    Wow 100 squats?! That sounds super hard!! But I like what you’re doing by focusing on one section for your workout- great idea! And these pancakes look delish! I would never have thought to add cottage cheese?! I don’t have an immersion blender, but can I’ll try blending in just a regular blender!

      

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    Amber K, on September 14th, 2011 at 1:16 pm Said:

    Yay for gluten-free pancakes! Delicious.

      

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    Sarah @ http://thedirtroaddreamer.com/, on September 14th, 2011 at 1:37 pm Said:

    Very excited to try your pumpkin pancakes… Also, I don’t know if you are fan of banana’s but you can used banana to make a pancake base just like you use the pumpkin…

    I’m sure this is a silly questions, but being new to blogging I need a little help. How do I link my blog in the Name field without assigning the whole address.

    Thanks, Sarah

      

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    Hillary, on September 14th, 2011 at 1:50 pm Said:

    Oats, cottage cheese, and pumpkin? Um, yeah. I’m making these this weekend.

      

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    Hannah @PalmBeachRunner, on September 14th, 2011 at 2:01 pm Said:

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I recently have developed a gluten allergy and haven’t found many recipes yet for delicious pancakes that use everyday ingredients. I will definitely be making these!

      

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    Tami, on September 14th, 2011 at 2:11 pm Said:

    How much weight did you use for the squat

      

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    Meredith @ food, shoes, and booze, on September 14th, 2011 at 2:13 pm Said:

    yum yum yum, these pancakes look healthy AND delicious!

      

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    Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life, on September 14th, 2011 at 2:17 pm Said:

    I’m so excited for the pumpkin pancake recipe finally! I can’t wait to try them out! Perhaps over the weekend! I still need to go buy some of the ingredients!

      

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    Master Bedroom Mission | Peanut Butter Fingers, on September 14th, 2011 at 2:24 pm Said:
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    Shephalli, on September 14th, 2011 at 2:36 pm Said:

    oooh. yummy!

      

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    Fall Link Love | irun2eat, on September 14th, 2011 at 2:59 pm Said:
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    Nicole @ Giraffelegs, on September 14th, 2011 at 6:25 pm Said:

    Insanely jealous you worked out…my sorority is participating in recruitment this week and I have decided extra sleep>working out…I miss it!

      

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    Maria@La_Piattini, on September 14th, 2011 at 8:51 pm Said:

    I’m really excited about this recipe. Every protein pancake recipe I’ve seen involves protein powder, which doesn’t sit well with my stomach. This sounds really great and I love the pumpkin addition!

      

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    Most Walkable Cities | Peanut Butter Fingers, on September 15th, 2011 at 8:32 am Said:
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    Yolie @ Practising Wellness, on September 15th, 2011 at 9:07 am Said:

    I love the 100 squats idea! I read about it in an Oxygen magazine, and thought it was awesome! :-D I’ve been totally inspired by your leg workout, and cannot wait to do the same one tomorrow…thanks so much for sharing and for the inspiration! <3 xyx

      

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    Kim @ Imperfectly Perfect, on September 15th, 2011 at 12:16 pm Said:

    I can’t wait to try these! I’m craving all things pumpkin right now.

      

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    Monique (@ambitiouskitch), on September 15th, 2011 at 2:21 pm Said:

    I LOVE pumpkin. Seriously, I feel like someone could win my heart just by baking me a pumpkin pie.

      

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    Frannie, on September 15th, 2011 at 10:13 pm Said:

    Yum! Those look amazing! I can’t wait to make them :)

      

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    olivia, on September 15th, 2011 at 11:07 pm Said:

    I just started a new workout plan too doing a lot of the same thing…isolating specific muscle groups. If you need ideas i’m following the jamie eason plan on bodybuilding.com. It really works your muscles and provides you with specific exercises for each target group!

    Here’s the link if you’re interested :)
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-1.html

      

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    A (Slightly Late) Birthday Update | Girl Gone Veggie, on September 20th, 2011 at 4:22 pm Said:
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    One for One–Toms | GOtheXtraMile, on September 26th, 2011 at 7:56 am Said:
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    Sarah, on September 27th, 2011 at 8:50 am Said:

    I think i’ll start my morning out with that leg workout! 100 Squats sounds intense!

      

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    PB Fingers Pumpkin Protein Pancakes | just a little organic., on September 30th, 2011 at 1:25 pm Said:
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    Sara, on October 2nd, 2011 at 9:58 am Said:

    I just made these pancakes. Sooo good! I subbed out the cottage cheese for 1/4 cup greek yogurt and added about a tablespoon of peanut butter. Delicious, and super filling. These little guys definitely have staying power.

      

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    Pumpkin Protein Pancakes « Peanut Butter Blair, on October 7th, 2011 at 2:07 am Said:
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    Anna @ Food Fitness Frolicking, on November 1st, 2011 at 7:12 pm Said:

    Julie I just tried these and they’re super tasty! I was lazy and didn’t blend them and rather just stirred them up. They’re super good with honey and pb atop!

      

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    Protein Pumpkin Pancake Cook-off | Comfy & Confident, on November 23rd, 2011 at 1:37 pm Said:
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    Quick Training Recap and Saturday Breakfast ~Danielle « Fit Feasting Friends, on December 3rd, 2011 at 11:26 am Said:
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    Holly, on January 16th, 2012 at 10:31 am Said:

    I made the Banana Bread Pancakes yesterday, but I think these Pumpkin Pancakes are SO MUCH more moist and fluffy! Great job!

      

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    Jessica @ RUNMEM, on January 27th, 2012 at 1:07 pm Said:

    I made the PPP today – so delicious! And I’m still full 3 hours later! Perfect breakfast!

      

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    Amy, on February 10th, 2012 at 2:27 pm Said:

    Quick question, I was going to make these now and then freeze them so I have a quick, protein-packed breakfast ready for the next few days. Do you think they’d freeze and reheat well?

      

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    Let’s Talk Food | Pint of Goals, on February 11th, 2012 at 5:36 pm Said:
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    I have a tendency to write too much.. « goobernutslife, on March 12th, 2012 at 12:53 am Said:
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    Elmer Aihara, on March 16th, 2012 at 2:04 am Said:

    I am someone who needs images to visualize things. I’m glad you find them helpful, too!

      

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