Pumpkin Pancakes

Makes 12 pancakes

Sara Wilson

Low fat and delicious.

ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin-pie spice OR 1 tsp. ground allspice, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 cup pumpkin (if canned use real pumpkin NOT pumpkin pie filling)
1 egg
Chopped pecans (optional)

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1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin-pie spice, and salt.
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2. In a separate bowl combine the milk, pumpkin, and egg; stir until blended. Add to the flour mixture and stir gently. DO NOT OVERMIX.
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3. Head a griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick spray and pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
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4. Top with maple syrup and pecans if desired.
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Note: the mix will be very thick try adding some milk to thin out to make them easier to pour.