Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Pie Topping
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 6 apples, peeled and sliced into wedges
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon, divided
  • nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
  • 4 + tbsp agave (to taste) or pure maple syrup
  • 1 can (1½ c) pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1¼ c milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
  • allspice
  • ginger
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ c white whole wheat flour
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, a couple of dashes of nutmeg, the apple sauce, and 4 tbsp agave. Cover and cook until the apples are soft, stirring to prevent burning. Meanwhile, being to prepare the pancakes.
  2. Heat a griddle to approximately 300 degrees F.
  3. Combine the pumpkin, vanilla, maple syrup, milk, ½ tsp of cinnamon, and a couple of dashes each of allspice and ginger. Add the baking powder, salt, and flour and stir until just combined.
  4. Spritz the griddle with nonstick spray. Scoop ¼ c of batter onto the griddle and pat down with a spoon (or the back of the measuring cup) until the griddle is full. These won't spread very much on their own because the batter is fairly thick.
  5. Cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook the other side for an additional 4 minutes.
  6. Repeat until all batter is used, makes about 12 pancakes.
  7. While the pancakes cook, keep an eye on the apples. If they get too thick you can thin with additional agave (if you think they need more sweetener), more unsweetened apple sauce, or a little bit of water.
  8. Serve the pancakes topped with the apples.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 3 pancakes + ¼ of the apples Calories: 400 Carbohydrates: 95 Fiber: 15 Protein: 7
Recipe by Hidden Fruits and Veggies at https://www.hiddenfruitsandveggies.com/2014/09/05/pumpkin-pancakes-with-apple-pie-topping/