07 June 2011

Best {Pumpkin} Pancakes Ever

I haven't posted any recipes for awhile, so I thought that this week in lieu of the usual virtual coffee post I would mix it up and try something different. 

Some of you may remember that a couple of weeks ago I mentioned trying my hand at a recipe for pumpkin pancakes that Jurgen found in one of his Men's Health magazines.  Well, the recipe turned out to be better than expected and has already turned into a sort of weekend tradition that I don't think will be disappearing any time soon - I will even venture so far as to say that they are the best pancakes I've tasted to date... yes, they are that good!  What's even better is that the pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A and fibre making them healthier than your normal, run-of-the-mill pancakes.


You Will Need:
  • 2 cups Bisquick or pancake mix
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup pureed pumpkin
    • You can also use butternut squash for this
    • Use fresh pumpkin or butternut for best results
    • To make puree simply cube the pumpkin and then steam it on the stove until soft and mushy, drain any extra water before adding to rest of ingredients.
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Syrup
Method:
  •  In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, cinnamon and ginger.  In another bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, vanilla extract and oil.  Combine the two bowls together and blend.
  • Heat a lightly buttered griddle or large frying pan on medium to high heat.  Pour the batter onto the griddle using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.  Cook the pancakes until bubbles for in the batter and the edges begin to brown.  Then flip them over and cook until the other side is lightly browned.

(Makes approximately 20 pancakes)

Serve with plenty of maple syrup and you have yourself one perfect weekend breakfast :)

16 comments:

  1. YUMMY!!! i love all things pumpkin!

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  2. yum!! i had pancakes this morning but they were just boring blueberry ones. they look sensational!

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  3. omg sounds fantastic! i love pumpkins AND pancakes. so i need to make this happen. xo jillian

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  4. Pumpkin pancakes sound like the perfect sunday morning treat!

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  5. mmm...sounds yummy! Gotta gives these a try!

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  7. Ooohhh those look so tasty - can't wait to try them!

    xxx
    Taryn

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  8. I just had breakfast, but I'm hungry again thanks to these delicious looking pancakes!

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  9. MMM! I absolutely LOVE pumpkin! I use to make protein pancakes and in place of the Bisquick or what have you, I use oats. Maybe I'll give the recipe a try with the replacement and let ya know....or I'll save this yummy one for my cheat day! xo :)

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  10. Sold!!
    These look divine! Thanks for the recipe!!
    <3
    Anna

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  11. These look amazing!!! Sounds good this time of year too! :)

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  12. They look and sound really good! I never thought of putting pumpkin in pancakes, thanks for sharing!

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  13. I love pumpkin pancakes! Wanted to invite you to come on over to my tasty Tuesday link party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/2011/06/authentic-fried-rice-tasty-tuesday-link.html

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Thanks for the love!