Name: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Fall
Ingredients: 1 mashed ripe banana; 1/2 cup pumpkin purée; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spices; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

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These delicious pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes make the ideal fall breakfast! The pancakes are flavourful, super fluffy and healthy!

Sundays call for pancakes. And since it is fall season (ie. pumpkin everything season), I am currently stuffing my face with pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes. I love week-ends for slow mornings and being able to bake pancakes, while sipping on a cup of coffee. During the week I usually prefer savoury breakfasts (which is surprising because for the longest time I would refuse to eat savoury food before noon)!

Today’s recipe is inspired by my favourite banana bread pancake recipe from Ambitious Kitchen. Monique’s pancakes are often my go to on week-ends, especially when I have ripe bananas asking to be eaten. Definitely recommend trying them!

Since it is fall season, I’ve transformed her recipe into pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes! These pancakes are made with pumpkin purée and bananas, whole wheat flour, and pumpkin spice. They are super fluffy, easy to make and healthy! These pumpkin pancakes are perfect for a fall breakfast or brunch.

WHAT INGREDIENTS WILL YOU NEED FOR THIS PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKE RECIPE:

Pumpkin purée: it is the key ingredient in this pancake recipe! Pumpkin purée not only gives the pumpkin flavour (obviously) but it also adds moisture to the pancakes. I like to use plain pumpkin purée when I bake so that I can control how much spices I add to the recipe.
Banana: this recipe calls for one banana to sweetened naturally the pancakes.
Maple syrup: I also use a bit of maple syrup to sweeten them.
Whole wheat flour: to make these pancakes healthier, I used whole wheat flour. It also pairs really well with the pumpkin flavour.
Pumpkin spice: I personally don’t like to add too much pumpkin spice so I only use 1 teaspoon. If you are a fan, feel free to add more!
Chocolate chips: chocolate chips in pancakes are a must in our household! I love how they melt and you get little bits of chocolate with every bite.
Others: egg, milk, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt.

HOW TO MAKE THESE FLUFFY PUMPKIN PANCAKES:

This recipe comes together in just 5 minutes! In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin purée, mashed banana, maple syrup, milk, egg and vanilla extra. Slowly add your dry ingredient to your wet mixture and gently fold it in. Do not over mix your batter! Fold in your chocolate chips and your batter is ready.

Heat and grease your pan over medium-heat. Once hot, pour about 1/3 cup of batter and spread it a bit with a spoon if it’s too thick and doesn’t spread itself. Once bubbles appear and the edges are set, flip the pancake. Let it bake for another 30 seconds and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

THE BEST TOPPINGS FOR THESE EASY PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES:

Maple syrup: obviously maple syrup is the perfect topping for these pumpkin pancakes (or any pancakes!)
Butter: unless you are really trying to keep these pancakes on the healthier side, I’d recommend spreading a bit of butter on your warm pancakes. It’s so good!
Maple butter: if you haven’t tried maple butter, I’d suggest you give it a try. Spread on warm pancakes its delicious and essentially replaces your butter and maple syrup.
Whipped cream: I love adding whipped cream to pancakes, especially coconut whipped cream!
Pecans: for a little crunch addition, I would add chopped pecans on top of the pumpkin pancakes.

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