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Autumn is officially here, and that means pumpkin everything! If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy pumpkin, look no further than these amazing pumpkin pancakes. They’re perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch, and the whole family will love them. So give them a try today!
How to Make Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin is everywhere this time of year and for good reason! It’s a delicious squash that can be used in so many recipes, from pumpkin banana bread to skinny pumpkin ice cream.
Looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast option featuring this infamous fruit of the season? Why not try gluten free pumpkin pancakes? Pumpkin pancakes are a great way to enjoy all the flavors of fall.
Here’s a recipe for some Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes to help get you in the autumn spirit. They’re healthy, too, thanks to wholesome ingredients and some added spices. Made with oat flour and sweetened with maple syrup, these pancakes are not only packed with pumpkin goodness, but they’re also gluten-free and refined sugar free. And best of all, they’re super easy to make.
To start, simply place some old fashioned oats in a food processor and process until they reach a flour-like texture. Then mix the oat flour with pumpkin puree, baking soda, unsweetened almond milk (or another milk), eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
Once the batter is well-mixed, coat a pan with cooking spray and set it to medium heat on your stovetop. When the pan is hot, add about a quarter-cup of the batter to the pan for each pancake. Cook the pancake for two to four minutes until it bubbles around the edges and is golden brown on the underside. Then flip and cook for another few minutes.
Add more cooking spray to the pan as needed and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Finally, serve your pumpkin spice pancakes warm with all of your favorite toppings!
Healthy Hacks
On a Nutrisystem weight loss plan? Without any toppings, you can count one serving of these Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes as one SmartCarb and one Extra.
There are so many tasty toppings that you can enjoy on these pumpkin oatmeal pancakes. Top them with some extra pure or sugar-free maple syrup. Add a drizzle of honey or chocolate syrup. Make pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes or pumpkin pecan pancakes. Top with sliced bananas or apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon. The combinations are endless!
Whatever you decide to add to these pancakes, be sure to check the Nutrisystem Grocery Guide so you know how to count your additions on Nutrisystem.
Looking for more pancake topping inspiration? Click the link below for some tips and ideas!:
8 Tasty Toppings for Your Nutrisystem Waffles and Pancakes
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Even More Healthy Pancake Recipes
Start your day on the right track with these other nutritious and delicious pancake recipes that fit into your weight loss plan:
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 140
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups old fashion oats, dry
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk)
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
Directions:
- Place oats in food processor and process until it reaches a flour-like texture.
- Mix the oat flour with the remaining ingredients.
- Coat a pan with cooking spray and set to medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add about ¼ cup of the batter to the pan for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-4 minutes until it bubbles around the edges and is golden brown on the underside. Flip and cook for another few minutes.
- Add more cooking spray to the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
