Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
High Protein Pumpkin Pancakes
Serving Amount
Ingredients
3⁄4 cup cottage cheese
1⁄4 cup milk
1 egg
1⁄4 cup 100% pumpkin puree
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1⁄2 cup flour
Instructions
Step 1
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on a low setting until smooth.
Step 2
Preheat a pan over medium heat. Spray the pan with oil.
Step 3
Pour batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
