Pumpkin and Oat Pancakes

For the perfect fall breakfast, these pancakes are perfect. The pumpkin and cinnamon go perfect together.

Pumpkin and Oat Pancakes

Average Rating: 4.125

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 12 pancakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1-2/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Optional: semisweet chocolate chips, raisins, sugared cranberries, pumpkin seeds, whipped cream, butter, maple syrup, or additional ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just moistened.
  • 2. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle; turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 pancakes: 274 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.