Gluten Free Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups

gluten free oats

1 1/2 cups

low fat cottage cheese

1 tbsp

plus 1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup

egg whites

1 tsp

pumpkin pie spice

2 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 cup

pumpkin puree

large mashed ripe banana

3/4 tsp

cinnamon

2 tsp

maple syrup (depending on sweet you want it)

2 tsp

ground flax seed

salt

Non stick spray, butter or vegetable oil (for greasing)

Jam, fruit sauce, syrup and/ or nuts (for serving)