Perfectly Pumpkin Whole Wheat Pancakes
These pumpkin pancakes are quick, easy and delicious on a cool fall or winter morning. They freeze well and make a great snack as well as a breakfast!
Photo by Marusa Jonas
Yield: Makes 10-12 pancakes
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups low-fat milk
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Break eggs into a clean, medium bowl and beat with a fork. Wash hands with soap and water after cracking raw eggs.
- Add the oil, milk, pumpkin and brown sugar to the bowl with the eggs. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder and spices in small bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture. Stir until combined. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake on a lightly oiled and heated griddle or skillet.
- Cook until the pancakes are full of bubbles and the under-surface is lightly browned. Use a spatula and flip. Lightly brown the other side. Refrigerate leftovers.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes:
- These pancakes are soft and moist - prefect finger-food for little ones when cut into bite-sized pieces.
- You can substitute regular whole wheat flour for the white whole wheat flour listed in the recipe.
- Try freezing leftover pancakes by simply placing in a freezer bag and popping in your freezer. The frozen pancakes can be heated in the microwave or placed in the toaster for a quick breakfast or snack.
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