Gluten-free Protein Pumpkin Pancakes

I have several cups of pumpkin puree that I need to use up over the next few days, and this recipe used up lots! The texture of these turned out great, unlike some of my past pancake creations (I drive my kids crazy always experimenting) !
I don't know about you, but I hate how I feel after standard pancakes, like I could take a nap 15 min after eating them. I hate that sugar crash. when I eat pancakes there HAS to be a protein component or at the very least a healthier flour version than wheat. This pancake has both of these requirements!
I used Quinoa flour, but if you don't like it's strong flavor feel free to swap out with spelt, buckwheat, a mix of almond/coconut flour or another gluten-free blend!

Recipe 

-1 cup pumpkin puree
-2 eggs
-3/4 cups quinoa flour
-1 TBSP baking powder
-1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
-1 tsp cinnamon
-pinch of salt
- I scoop vanilla protein powder (I used whey)
-3/4 cup water or milk alternative (adjust liquid to how thick you like the batter)
Optional: add 1-2 TBSP ground flax/chia/hemp hearts

Put all ingredients into the blender and blend. Pour into a hot pan and flip when golden

Pumpkin pie yogurt topping
-1 cup plain or greek yogurt
-1/2 cup pumpkin puree
-1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
-2-4 TBSP maple syrup