Gingerbread Protein Pancakes

Iโ€™m always scary exited when gingerbread makes its seasonal arrival.

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When it shows up at Starbucks, I feel like the holidays are officially here and will usually get a soy latte with a couple pumps of gingerbread.

starbucks red cup hot chocolate

[Thatโ€™s actually a hot cocoa, but you get the idea]

So this morning, I decided to gingerbreadify my beloved protein pancakes recipe:

gingerbread protein pancakes

To the usual mix, I added:

-more cinnamon

-pinch of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice

-1 t molasses

protein pancakes batter

While I was waiting for them to cook, I couldnโ€™t help but think of the My Drunk Kitchen brunch episode. โ€œApparently pancakes involve a lot ofโ€ฆ waitingโ€

pancake cooking

Worth the wait, though ๐Ÿ™‚

Gingerbread Protein Pancakes

Iโ€™m off to take Bell on a morning walk, and then to work for a staff meeting.

Have a wonderful day <3

xoxo

Gina

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48 Comments

  1. Cat @Breakfast to Bed on November 22, 2011 at 10:44 am

    I made gingerbread waffles this past weekend and I proceeded to eat them for every single meal that day. Maple and ginger were made for each other just like Ashton and Demiโ€ฆwait..

    • Fitnessista on November 22, 2011 at 10:45 am

      hahaha!
      like kim and krisโ€ฆ.waitโ€ฆ

      • Sana on November 22, 2011 at 10:58 am

        Am I the only person who gets sad when celeb couples break up?

        • Fitnessista on November 22, 2011 at 11:01 am

          haha no! iโ€™m always bummed to hear about it

  2. Jenny@HealthyMOChick on November 22, 2011 at 10:45 am

    These look mucho tasty!

  3. HRCK on November 22, 2011 at 10:46 am

    YUM! I think that gingerbread is highly underrated. I wish it got some of the fanfare that pumpkin claims ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Rachel on November 22, 2011 at 10:47 am

    The Drunk Kitchen girl is HILARIOUS! I canโ€™t say โ€œhello!โ€ without hearing her voice in my head

  5. Faith @ For the Health of It on November 22, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Confession: I donโ€™t even know what gingerbread tastes likeโ€ฆExcuse for a *bux run? I think yes ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Fitnessista on November 22, 2011 at 10:51 am

      i fully support that ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat on November 22, 2011 at 10:50 am

    I have yet to try the gingerbread syrup at Sbuxโ€ฆ Iโ€™m worried Iโ€™ll get addicted!

  7. SeekingAmy on November 22, 2011 at 10:50 am

    That kitty is cracking me up!

  8. Ali on November 22, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Awesome pancake idea! I have to tell you, gingerbread and PEANUT BUTTER taste AMAZING together~!

    • Fitnessista on November 22, 2011 at 10:53 am

      WHOA! iโ€™ve gotta try that

  9. Kath on November 22, 2011 at 10:53 am

    If you like gingerbread and are looking for some indulgence (and are a member of the Godiva chocolate of the month clubโ€ฆwhich of course I amโ€ฆfree chocolate? yes.), try the new Godiva gingerbread truffle โ€” delish! Canโ€™t wait to try these :).

    • Kath on November 22, 2011 at 10:56 am

      PS: The skinny peppermint mocha latte (though I only get a couple of pumps) is amazing!

  10. Michelle on November 22, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Ha. I love the seasonal cups! We just got them here in Boston and I got a drink to reward myself for being an adult about my dental surgery the day before and I had it in a conference room at work with the door open. An HR guy passed by and stuck his head in and goes โ€œIโ€™m so sad I have dunkin donuts now. I was totally okay with my dunkin until I saw your seasonal cup. Now I only want starbucks. Iโ€™m such a child of marketing!โ€

  11. Irina G (Fit Flexitarian) on November 22, 2011 at 11:09 am

    YUM! What a great idea!

  12. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie on November 22, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Ohh those pancakes look soo good! I canโ€™t wait to decorate a gingerbread house with my boyfriend this year!!

  13. Erin @ Running Tall on November 22, 2011 at 11:14 am

    THANK YOU for introducing me to the glory that is My Drunk Kitchen. I almost died laughing!

    When the Starbucks holiday cups are busted out, I go with a tall no whip skinny peppermint mocha. I always associate that taste โ€“ along with the little chocoalte mint flakes they sprinkle on top โ€“ with Christmas. Yum!

  14. Lindsay @ Lindsay's List on November 22, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I just tried Green Mountain Coffeeโ€™s Gingerbread flavor (actually currently giving some away!)โ€ฆit was SO goodโ€ฆjust what I needed to get in the holiday spirit!

  15. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat on November 22, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Those look so pretty! I have not yet discovered My Drunk Kitchen, but Iโ€™m totally heading over now!

  16. China on November 22, 2011 at 11:25 am

    Hey, Gina! Is there a substitue for the egg white to make the protein pancakes vegan? I seem to remember you making a vegan version, but I canโ€™t find the postโ€ฆ

  17. Marie-Sophie on November 22, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I love the christmas season!! In Germany we have christmas markets with German sausages and lots of gingerbread (โ€œLebkuchenโ€ in German ๐Ÿ™‚ ) and mulled wine (โ€œGlรผhweinโ€). I actually send my Australian best friend gingerbread/Lebkuchen spice mix over each year (plus a chocolate with christmassy spices in it) as she gets โ€œGermany homesickโ€ each year around christmas!!

  18. Sonia (the Mexigarian) on November 22, 2011 at 11:40 am

    1.) the cat attacking the gingerbread village is hilarious. 2.) never saw an ep of My Drunk Kitchen before today and I fell out of my chair laughing. 3.) I have yet to try Starbuckโ€™s seasonal cup. . .

    ๐Ÿ˜€

  19. Liz @ Southern Charm on November 22, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Love this take! Yum!! I want some ๐Ÿ™‚

  20. Moni'sMeals on November 22, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    This look amazing! I think I will make these this weekend after Thanksgiving. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Have a nice walk with Bella.

  21. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food on November 22, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    I love gingerbread around the holidays. It just seems to fit perfectly together!

  22. Anita on November 22, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    I just had a two-pump gingerbread latte this morning and it was delicious! It was my firstโ€ฆ but I think it may become a favorite. ๐Ÿ™‚

  23. Marisa on November 22, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    I didnโ€™t realize how much I liked gingerbread until this year! Tall, soy, one pump gingerbread latte! ๐Ÿ™‚ Tasty! I just moved to the Phoenix area so it is nice to have the fall flavors even if I donโ€™t get the pretty fall colors.

  24. Lisa @ Fresh Spinach on November 22, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Thank you so much for introducing my to My Drunk Kitchen. I will not be working at all today now.

  25. Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe on November 22, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Mmmmm gingerbread. And zomg, my drunk kitchen = amazing!

  26. Allison on November 22, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    Mmm, I love pancakes and I think that Iโ€™ll have to gingerbreadify some soon! Iโ€™ve been hooked on cinnamon and pumpkin ones latelyโ€ฆ

  27. Jaclyn on November 22, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    So thank you so much gina for opening my eyes to the beautiful, hilarious world that is my drunk kitchen. hahahahahha.

    and now i want a mimosa. with a side of gingerbread pancakes.

  28. danielle on November 22, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I love that first picture!! Super funny!

  29. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga on November 22, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    This is crazy but two things I never make are pancakes and gingerbread things and just yesterday I was thinkingโ€ฆIโ€™d like to make pancakes! But didnโ€™t.

    And Iโ€™d like to do holiday baking with gingerbread flavors and molassesโ€ฆbut havenโ€™t.

    Thank you for nailing two of my cravings in one. I am going to make these! ๐Ÿ™‚

  30. Allison on November 22, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    i better have at least one gingerbread latte this year, already had a eggnog latte. Just feels right during the holidays

  31. Allie @ sweet potato bites on November 22, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    OMG the cat picture at the top. Hilarious.

    These gingerbread pancakes sound delicious โ€“ Iโ€™ll have to try them out!

  32. Brittany @Little b's healthy habits on November 22, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    Yum! These look awesomeโ€ฆ I definitely need to get some gingerbread spice asap!!

  33. Nada (One Arab Vegan) on November 22, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Oh dear god Gina, thank you SO much for linking up that drunk kitchen episode! Iโ€™ve been crying with laughter โ€“ sheโ€™s hilarious! Your pancakes sound slightly better than hers though ๐Ÿ™‚

  34. Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter) on November 22, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Oh my Lord, that Drunk Brunch episode is hilarious! Thank you for exposing me to this- Iโ€™d never even heard of that series before! โ€œWow, these are some ******* fancy pancakes!โ€ ๐Ÿ™‚

  35. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin on November 22, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Haha at that first picture! ๐Ÿ˜€

    I love gingerbread cookies, but Iโ€™ve never tried any of the gingerbread oatmeal/pancakes/smoothie recipes I saw all over blogs at this time last year. This year Iโ€™m definitely going to have to try some of them!

  36. Barb on November 22, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    I LOVE my drunk kitchen! My husband and I tune in each Thursday for her new stuff! Love her music video too!

  37. Laura @ Backstage Balance on November 22, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    I love Drunk Kitchen! Sheโ€™s hilarious ๐Ÿ˜€

  38. Sara Grambusch on November 22, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    How funny, I made gingerbread pancakes this morning! They are one of my staples, I make them all year ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Fitnessista on November 23, 2011 at 12:24 am

      great minds ๐Ÿ™‚

  39. Alicia @beingLA on November 22, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    Gingerbread, pumpkin and apples are my go-to flavors for Fall and Winter so thanks for sharing this pancake recipe! And shout out to the Red Cups at Starbucksโ€ฆlove them! Youโ€™re right, they totally signal the start of the holidays ๐Ÿ™‚

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