Delicious Spiced Apple Pumpkin Pancakes for a Healthy Breakfast

Get ready to fall in love with these super yummy apple pumpkin pancakes! They’re perfect for a chilly morning and packed with the flavors of fall. With chunks of juicy apple and rich pumpkin, every bite is a cozy delight

Ever since I was a kid, I loved both apples and pumpkins, but I never thought about mixing them together really until one autumn morning before Halloween. I remember waking up to the sweet smell of apples from the orchard behind our house and seeing the pumpkins that we had picked the day before. That morning, my mom suggested we do something fun and different for breakfast. That’s how the idea of apple pumpkin pancakes came into my mind.

We had so much fun making these pancakes. Mom showed me how to peel and grate the apples and mash the pumpkin. We mixed these into our usual pancake batter, and the kitchen started to smell like a mix of apple pie and pumpkin spice. It felt like fall was dancing around us in the kitchen. We couldn’t wait to taste them, it wasn’t good at first but after a few tweaks in the ingredients, they were so delicious!

This recipe is very special to me because it reminds me of that fun day with my mom and how we used our creativity to make something new and yummy. It’s perfect for a fall morning when you want your breakfast to taste like a piece of autumn.

Chef Notes: Spiced Apple Pumpkin Pancakes

Ingredient Prep: Emphasize the importance of preparing all ingredients before starting. This mise en place approach ensures everything is measured and ready to go, preventing any mid-cooking scrambles and mistakes.
Consistency Tips: Mention how the batter should look and feel. For instance, it should be thick but pourable—similar to a cake batter. This helps in achieving the perfect texture for the pancakes.
Cooking Temperature: Advise on using a medium heat to cook the pancakes. Too high will burn them, and too low will not cook them through properly. A drop of water should sizzle on the pan to test if it’s ready.
Flipping Technique: Encourage waiting until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set before flipping. This ensures the pancakes are ready to be turned and won’t break apart.
Ingredient Substitutions: Provide alternative ingredients to cater to different dietary needs or preferences, like using almond milk for a nuttier flavor or coconut oil for a different fat option.
Topping Suggestions: Offer a variety of topping ideas such as chopped nuts, a dollop of vegan yogurt, or a drizzle of vegan caramel sauce to make the pancakes more appealing and customizable.
Serving Temperature: Highlight the best serving temperature for pancakes to ensure they are enjoyed at their most delicious state, which is typically warm.
Storage Tips: Provide instructions on how to store leftover pancakes in the refrigerator or freezer and how to best reheat them to maintain their texture and flavor.
Nutritional Information: Discuss the health benefits of key ingredients like pumpkin (rich in vitamin A and fiber) and flax seeds (a great source of omega-3 fatty acids).
Cultural Context or Historical Background: Briefly mention how these pancakes incorporate flavors that are reminiscent of autumn, making them perfect for seasonal meals.

Spiced Apple Pumpkin Pancakes

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Dive into the flavors of fall with these Spiced Apple Pumpkin Pancakes! Perfect for a cozy morning, these pancakes blend the sweetness of apples with the richness of pumpkin, all spiced up with a hint of cinnamon. Whether you’re looking for a vegan or gluten-free breakfast option, these pancakes are sure to delight everyone at your table. Get ready to enjoy a plate full of autumn-inspired goodness!

Course: BreakfastCuisine: Gluten-Free, VeganDifficulty: Easy

Servings

pancakes

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

kcal

Resting Time

minutes

Total time

minutes

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Ingredients

Dry Mix
1 1/2 cups homemade blend of gluten-free flours (brown rice flour, millet flour, sweet rice flour, white rice flour mixed with cornstarch, tapioca starch, and potato starch)
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp stevia extract powder
Wet Mix
2 tbsp ground flax seeds mixed with 1/4 cup of water (let sit for 5 minutes)
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup spiced applesauce
1/3 cup soy milk
1/4 cup canola oil
vegan butter Additional for greasing the pan
Alternative Ingredients:
Replace canola oil with coconut oil or vegetable oil.
Substitute soy milk with almond milk or oat milk for nuttier flavor.
Use maple syrup instead of stevia for natural sweetness.

Directions

Mixing Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients thoroughly.
Preparing Flax Mixture – In a separate bowl, mix ground flax seeds with water and allow to thicken for 5 minutes.
Combining Wet Ingredients – Add remaining wet ingredients to the flax mixture except for the vegan butter; stir until well combined.
Forming Batter – Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix using a rubber spatula just until the batter is smooth and no dry spots remain; let rest for 5 minutes.
Cooking Pancakes – Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and lightly grease with vegan butter. Scoop batter using an ice cream scoop to form pancakes. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.