Staple Fall Recipe for your Kitchen

Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Pancakes





The cozy season has arrived! Fall is in the air, the leaves have changed colors, and Thanksgiving is approaching, so it's time to bring pumpkin recipes back into your kitchen.

This recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes is full of fall flavor and can be a fun way to get important nutrients. You can add vanilla yogurt or whipped cream to the top and sprinkle with some nuts or even chocolate chips — which is a great way to get children to enjoy the recipe even more.

A stake of pumpkin pancakes with butter on top.

What is Pumpkin?

Pumpkin is actually a fruit - and is a fun way to get your vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! These include beta-carotene which becomes vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron and folate.

Michelle Johnson, R.D. Registered Dietitian, ETSU Health Pediatrics

 




 

Pumpkins can be used in savory and sweet dishes and incorporated into all kinds of recipes. This easy and delicious pumpkin pancake recipe is a versatile way to add nutrients to your breakfast or any meal.

Why do these nutrients matter? As Healthline emphasizes, vitamin A is not just another nutrient; it's crucial for maintaining healthy eyes. Without it, there's a risk of poor eye function and cell damage. This underlines the importance of including vitamin A-rich foods in your diet, a proactive step towards preserving your vision and overall health.

The best part? You can tailor this recipe to suit your tastes and dietary needs, making it more enjoyable for children and adults. It's a recipe to bring a smile and a burst of fall flavor to your table.




Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Author: All Recipes       Makes About: 12 pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • cooking spray

 

 

 

 

 

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Instructions:

1. Gather all ingredients.

2. Stir milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar together in a large bowl until well combined.

3. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to pumpkin mixture; whisk just until combined.

4. Spray a griddle or frying pan with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. 

5. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle and flatten batter slightly with a spoon. 

6. Cook until small bubbles appear, about 2 minutes.

7. Flip and cook until golden brown, about 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

8. Serve hot and enjoy!