Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Add some spice to your regular ole’ breakfasts with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes. They’re made with real pumpkin and sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. You will fall head over heels for these fluffy and spicy and pancakes!

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It’s a good reminder for me to choose good and be the positive light no matter what vibes the person on the receiving end is giving you.

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So today, I hope this pumpkin chocolate chip pancake recipe makes your day. If you enjoy the recipe, pass it on. Few things make me happier than thinking about you and your friends and family making these on a weekend too.

Here’s What You Need:

white flour – you can use regular white flour, white whole wheat or even oat flour if gluten-free
baking powder
sea salt
pumpkin spice
pumpkin puree – make sure you grab a can where the ingredients are just “pureed pumpkin” and not pumpkin pie filling!
unsweetened almond milk
egg
vanilla extract
maple syrup
chocolate chips

How to Make Pumpkin Pancakes

STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sea salt and pumpkin pie spice.

STEP 2: In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, almond milk, egg, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

STEP 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips. If your batter is too thick at this point, you can add a little bit more almond milk.

STEP 4: Spray or melt coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cup of batter to the preheated pan.

STEP 5: Cook until all of the bubbles have popped (about 3 minutes) flip over and cook for an additional 1 minute. Repeat until all of the batter has been used.

STEP 6: Serve warm with maple syrup, nut butter or preserves.

Storing and Reheating Pancakes

Did you know that pancakes are really great for meal prep? I love making a big batch of pancakes and eating them throughout the week. After cooking, let cool on a plate or wire rack and then store in an airtight container. They’ll last up to one week in the fridge and up to three months in the freezer.

When you’re ready to reheat, I like to pop them in the toaster oven to reheat them because I like the slightly crisp edges. If you’re in a rush or don’t want crispy pancakes, you can eat them cold or can reheat in the microwave.