These healthy Pumpkin Pancakes are made with whole wheat flour. Take them to the next level with the praline crunch topping made from nuts and pumpkin seeds. A wholesome breakfast recipe without refined sugar.
In a bowl blend together the dry ingredients: whole wheat and all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon salt
Separate the eggs into 2 different mixing bowls.
2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, ⅔ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup coconut sugar, ¼ cup coconut oil
To the bowl with the egg yolks add the remaining wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, buttermilk, melted coconut oil + coconut sugar.
Using an electric mixer beat the egg whites until stiff.
Add the dry to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in egg whites.
Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick pan to medium-low.
Pour ¼ cup portion of batter per pancake and cook until edges are set and bubbles form. Flip and continue cooking until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining batter.
To make the Praline Crunch
Roast walnuts and pumpkin seeds in a pan on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
¼ cup walnuts, 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Turn heat to low. While stirring, melt the coconut sugar until pale and creamy. Add the toasted nuts + seeds and stir to combine.
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
Spread on a piece of parchment. Once fully cooled break into small bits.
Serve the healthy pumpkin pancakes topped with the praline crunch topping and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
Serving Size
3 pancakes + ¼ of topping
Amount per Serving
Calories
550
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
100
mg
33
%
Sodium
428
mg
18
%
Potassium
723
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
70
g
23
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
6596
IU
132
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
253
mg
25
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.