My new high protein pumpkin pancake bowl is 5 ingredients and 90 seconds to fall morning bliss. I love this soft spoon-able pancake breakfast topped with toasted pecans!
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This pumpkin pancake bowl recipe is part of a personal quest of mine, I’ve been on hunt for the best, easiest, most satisfying pancake bowl and I found it in my original protein pancake bowl recipe. Today’s pumpkin pancake bowl is a fall variation that I cannot stop making. It’s my go to breakfast these days.
- Homemade pancakes for one without the work or mess.
- Pancakes in a bowl (or mug) feels indulgent but it’s actually healthier than toast or most cereals.
- Gives everybody a warm hearty start before heading out the door in the morning (kids love it!)
5 ingredients for my pumpkin pancake bowl
It’s a weekday ritual: mix → zap → top. Five minutes, real protein, seasonal extras. I love pancake bowls so much I have jars of oats and the Kodiak mix right next to my coffee maker along with a 1/3 cup measure so I can whip ’em up in no time. For these pumpkin pancakes II transfer a can of pumpkin puree into a weck jar and stash it in the fridge (I’ve got it down to a science!)
- Pumpkin puree
- Rolled oats (you can also add wheat germ, or your favorite seeds)
- Kodiak Whole Grain Power Pancake Mix
- Kodiak It’s a healthy food shortcut I use to create a reliable breakfast template you can use all year long with seasonal flavors. (Not sponsored ~ just my go-to protein pancake mix.)
- Pumpkin spice
- Toasted pecans
Optional: mini chocolate chips!
how to make your pumpkin pancake bowl
So easy my 3 year old granddaughter stands on a chair and does it with me!
step 1. Stir together
- pumpkin puree
- Kodiak whole grain power pancake mix
- a good pinch of rolled oats
- a dash of pumpkin spice
- water
step 2. Microwave
- 1 1/2 minutes on high. My microwave is 1200 watts. Note: if yours is higher or lower your time will vary slightly. The size and shape of your mug can make your time vary by a few seconds as well.
- If using chocolate chips mix half into your mix, then microwave for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the rest on top and continue cooking for 60 more seconds. This is so they don’t all sink to the bottom.
pancake bowl vs toast or cereal
Compared to a piece of toast with jam or most cereals I think this breakfast is a better choice.
- High protein: 11-14 grams
- High fiber: 5 grams
- Much better satiety
- More nutrient-dense base
- Whole grain carbs
I use this brand, and swear by it (not sponsored, I just adore this stuff.) One pancake bowl satisfies me until lunch and I feel like I’ve had something warm, cozy, and special.
you asked…
For pancake bowls I stick to this formula, the microwave won’t cook a larger amount of batter evenly.
You can use milk but the texture is better with water.
Yes, see my regular pancake bowl recipe.
It will puff up in the center and just start to pull away from the sides. The very center might look slightly underdone, but will continue cooking after you pull it out of the microwave. If your center looks like raw batter, you need to cook it a bit longer.
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Pumpkin Pancake Bowl
Equipment
- microwave safe bowl or mug
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Kodiak whole grain power cake mix
- 1 Tbsp rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup water
toppings, optional
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Mix the 1/3 cup Kodiak whole grain power cake mix the 1 Tbsp rolled oats, 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree, 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice, 1 pinch of salt and 1/3 cup water in your mug. Stir to dissolve the dry flour, but the batter will still have a few small lumps.
- Microwave for one and a half minutes (90 seconds).* Remove and add a pat of butter, toasted pecans, and maple syrup, if desired.
- Nutritional info is for pancake bowl only, butter and syrup add 4g fat, 12g sugar, and 85 calories to your bowl. So even “dressed” with butter and maple syrup, it’s still a high-protein, higher-fiber, whole-grain breakfast ~ way more balanced than toast or most cereal.
Notes
- Stir half in with the batter.
- Microwave for 30 seconds, then add the rest on top.
- Continue microwaving until the pancake is done.
Nutrition
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When I saw this recipe the other day, I ran out and bought a bag of the Kodiak mix — and I never buy boxed mixes or packets and such, but the ingredients seem reasonable. I’ve been trying to increase my protein intake, however sometimes some carbs for breakfast are in order. 🙂 This recipe is fantastic. Super quick and easy and tastes good (although I do find that topping with maple syrup helps). This morning I tried adding a few drops of maple extract, which I couldn’t really taste; will try again with a bit more. I used a Weck large bowl to make this, and it’s the perfect size. I may even make up the recipe (without wet ingredients) in a couple of Weck bowls and seal them airtight with the lids/rings, which may be the height of laziness but if I see them sitting pretty in my pantry I’ll be more likely to make this for breakfast rather than grabbing something sugary. And I look forward to trying your plain pancake bowl too, for when I don’t have a can of pumpkin open or individual tablespoons of pumpkin in the freezer.
I’m SO glad you enjoyed this Laura, it’s my fall and winter fave breakfast. I recently learned that it’s fine to keep leftover pumpkin right in the can in the fridge, so that’s what I do. I love the idea of making the mix ahead, I am the LAZIEST cook in the morning. 🙂
Awesome 😋! I had never tried this brand and saw they had a plant-based mix – ordered immediately 😆 Great breakfast, for sure, and I can see it being a warm dessert this winter. Thanks for the inspiration!
It’s a fabulous brand Paula, and yes, it would work for a dessert, you’ve got my wheels turning!