Pumpkin Pancakes

If you are looking for the perfect fall breakfast idea these Pumpkin Pancakes are a perfect choice! They are light and airy because of a secret step. Add the perfect amount of pumpkin spice and you have a pancake that you can’t resist. Drizzle maple syrup over a stack and you will be in heaven. Serve them for a quick weekday breakfast or on Thanksgiving for brunch!

The SECRET Step!

The step that makes these the BEST pumpkin pancakes ever is whipping the eggs whites. It gives the pancakes a light, airy texture, so do not skip this step.

How To Freeze Pancakes

Place all your pancakes on a sheet pan. Make sure they are not touching. Place in freezer for 30 minutes or until frozen. Remove from sheet pan and place in a resealable bag.

To reheat them in the microwave place pancakes on microwave safe place and microwave 20 seconds for one pancake. For each additional pancake add about 20 seconds to time.

To reheat in the oven preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place pancakes into a foil packet or flat layer on sheet pan and loosely cover with foil. Bake for about 10 minutes or until pancakes are warm and soft.

To reheat using the toaster simply place in toaster and toast. This will produce a more crispy outside then the other two methods of reheating.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/3 c. Milk
3/4 c. canned pumpkin puree
4 large eggs separated
1/4 c. butter Melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your griddle or frying pan.
Beat your egg whites in a stand mixer until soft peaks form.
While your egg whites are mixing combine all the dry ingredients together. Whisk to combine.
Combine all your wet ingredients together MINUS the egg whites. Stir until mostly combined. Don’t overwork this. You want a few lumps.
Add in your dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold eggs into the batter.
Pour 1/4 c. batter onto greased griddle or frying pan. Make sure the surface is hot before doing this or the pancakes become stuck to the pan. When bubbles form in the batter flip. Serve warm with syrup.