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breakfast, paleo pancakes, paleo pumpkin pancakes, primal pancakes, primal pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pancake recipe, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pie spice
I mentioned this version in my almond banana pancakes recipe, but here is the official pumpkin pancake recipe. Because it’s the beginning of Fall and we all love paleo + pumpkin + pancakes, you should put them all together and get this incredible breakfast (or anytime) treat. These ‘pancakes’ have a slightly different texture than their regular wheat counterparts, but personally I like them much better. These actually have a flavor by themselves, where regular pancakes have to topped with sugary syrup to taste like anything. So, here’s to a better tasting, simple, nutritious pancake.
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon (or more) pumpkin pie spice
- butter (to cook with and to top)
- Honey, maple syrup, and/or walnuts (optional topping)
This makes one serving (4 pancakes). I usually multiply the ingredients by the number of people that will be eating them and usually end up with a couple left over for a snack, the next morning or easy travel food for Emma.
Directions
- 1. Heat skillet on low-medium heat. While skillet is warming, mix all ingredients until well incorporated.
- 2. Once skillet is warmed, add a little butter and spoon/pour out like you would regular wheat pancakes. Note: because these have so much more substance, allow for a few more minutes cooking time compared to regular pancakes.
- 3. Top with butter, cinnamon, honey, walnuts and/or pecans and enjoy!
What’s your favorite Fall treat?
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So excited! Making these in the morning. I tried them the other day and found that I needed to add a little water since my pureed pumpkin was pretty thick.
Hey Christy, how did the pancakes turn out when you added a little water?? We have eaten these multiple times just in the past couple of weeks! 😉
Hey ok so once you posted the official recipe, I made them and they turned out great. The first time I did 1/3 cup pumpkin and 1/3 cup banana, and since pumpkin is thicker than banana they were too thick. Also, the first time I used some organic pumpkin which was thicker than the Libby’s which I normally use.
I did add 1 tsp of flaxseed to these last time I made them and it was really good actually. It added a little crunch, and I don’t find many ways to eat flaxseeds, so I felt like it was a good option! Maybe I’ll do walnuts next time.
Great – glad they worked out for you! Flaxseeds are a great idea, I’ll have to try that sometime.
Hey Hannah! I have been wanting to ask you what y’all do for thanksgiving. I have been trying to think of traditional recipes that I could primal-fy. So far, all I have is mashed butternut squash (Barefoot Contessa has an AMAZING recipe) and sweet potatoe casserole. I’m sure I could make do with that and a side salad as my sides, but just wondered if you had any good ideas?
Also, I think I may have found the ultimate “primal” dessert haha! I know it would be a cheat/treat but- no flour! No sugar even…(except what’s already in the chocolate). What do you think? http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/02/pots-de-creme-a-lorange/
For holidays, especially if someone else is cooking for us, we typically just eat whatever they have (in moderation) and choose wisely to eat the best paleo/primal meal possible.
But, if you are wanting to make an all paleo Thanksgiving I say go for it! There are tons of recipes out there to choose from. Sounds like you have a great start. Here is one I want to try this year: http://wellnessmama.com/3373/green-bean-casserole-healthy-version/.
And, the pioneer woman recipe sounds amazing! Might be trying that one as well. 😉
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Ok so update (continuing this rather ridiculous thread of comments under this post 😉 One morning I got the bright idea to separate the eggs for these pancakes and then beat the egg whites to firm peaks, then fold them in, as if you are making a cake. It may be more trouble than you are willing to take, but I really think it improves the texture. When you make them this way they taste more like regular pancakes. Just wanted to share!
That’s great Christy – thanks for the idea! I will try that when I have a little more time in the mornings 😉
I’ve also substituted one egg with flax seed meal and it makes the texture more like regular pancakes.
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