Hearty Pumpkin Pancakes DF/GF

Having healthy but delicious pancakes on hand is an important staple to busy moms. These pumpkin pancakes are dairy free, gluten free and help curb that pumpkin pie spice craving so does this pumpkin pie smoothie!).

After getting back into the swing of back to school, busy mornings (here’s some tips to keep mornings stress free!), it’s nice t relax on the weekend with a hearty, indulgent breakfast. And healthy pumpkin pancakes always seems like the perfect choice for fall (or peanut butter banana pancakes, because… classic).

When I was first trialing this pumpkin pancakes recipe, I was trying to get a “pour shot”. So basically, I wanted a shot of me pouring the syrup on. Clearly that didn’t happen (do you ever have those days??) and all I ended up with is a pancake drenched in about half a cup of maple syrup.

So, when my daughter tested them for me, she pronounced them amazing *eye roll* you don’t say 😛

Since then, we’ve done a few more trials and tweaking (and not coated them in gallons of syrup haha) and we loved them all!

And recently, we started topping them not just in syrup but an uber healthy coconut icing (I list the coconut icing recipe for my daughters first birthday cupcakes). The icing is made with coconut milk powder and dairy free milk and makes everything effing perfect.

The Pumpkin Craze

While I’m not a crazy fan of pumpkin pie (yes, yes, I’m insane) I do like pumpkin flavored food (like this pumpkin pie smoothie!). Especially food that’s primarily real food based and helps give me tons of fuel in the morning!

Pumpkin tends to be high in nutrients but low in calories. Which means it’s a great food if your goals are weight loss based. On top of that, because of it’s beautiful color, pumpkin is high in antioxdants and Vitamin A.

So I do try to get in quite a bit during pumpkin season!

Between the pumpkin and the coconut flour, these easy pumpkin pancakes are pretty fiber dense. The eggs and oats help bind them and also make them hearty. And if you’re a pumpkin lover- you’ll want to give these pumpkin cookies a go too. I mean… cookies!

Reasons For A Healthy Breakfast

Since breakfast should be such a huge part of our kids mornings (check out these make ahead breakfast recipes here) I like to make a big batch of this pumpkin pancakes recipe, freeze them and then just re-heat as necessary. Simplicity is key mamas!

Little hacks like this helps keep mornings smooth and stress free (here’s a few other stress free morning tips!)

One of the biggest tips I wish I could impress on all parents (and for themselves) is how important a good start to the day is.

It’s a bit impractical to expect kids (and ourselves) so have any kind of focus when they’re coming down from a sugar crash.

While grab and go breakfasts are easier, there are ways to make healthy eating in the mornings work for you. And if it tastes as good as these paleo pumpkin pancakes, why would you put up a fight!?

These pumpkin pancakes are a bit thicker and slightly mini in size. They’re hearty, filling and make you want more and more of them.

So, whip up a batch… or a few batches and enjoy them quickly on a school morning or over a lazy coffee on Sunday morning. Wait, do any of you EVER get a lazy Sunday morning coffee? Can we swap places?!

Ingredients In The Pumpkin Pancakes

• ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 eggs
• 1/8 cup Coconut flour
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¼ cup gluten free regular oats
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 

Toppings:

• Coconut milk icing
• Pecans/walnuts
• Syrup
• Nut butter

Note: all of these health boosting ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping!

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Ice cream scoop

How To Make Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes

In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, eggs, spices and maple syrup. Stir to combine.

Mix in the oat and coconut flour and let sit for five minutes. Coconut flour absorbs the liquid, so the mixture should thicken.

Spray a pan with non-stick and heat over medium heat.

Use an ice cream scoop to portion the (mini!) pancakes into six pancakes.

Use a form to press them down and shape them. They don’t expand much so what you shape them as is mostly what they will stay.

Cover and cook for six minutes (checking close too). Bottom of pancakes should be golden. Flip and cook until done (about another four minutes).

Note: I did four recipe trials of these and it depends on the pan you use and your stove a bit. Do not put the heat higher than medium as they will burn a bit on the bottom but not cook fully on the side. If this happens, lower the heat, cover and cook. Then turn the heat off and let them cook covered until cooked through.

Makes six pancakes.

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Hearty Pumpkin Pancakes DF/GF

These paleo pumpkin pancakes make a tasty morning breakfast! Made from real food they're hearty and addictive.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 Pancakes

Calories 70 kcal

Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

• ½ cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
• 2 eggs
• 1/8 cup coconut flour
• ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup oats gluten free
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup plus more for topping

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, eggs, spices and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
2. Mix in the oat and coconut flour and let sit for five minutes. Coconut flour absorbs the liquid, so the mixture should thicken.
3. Spray a pan with non-stick and heat over medium heat.
4. Use an ice cream scoop to portion the (mini!) pancakes into six pancakes.
5. Use a form to press them down and shape them. They don’t expand much so what you shape them as is mostly what they will stay.
6. Cover and cook for six minutes (checking close too). Bottom of pancakes should be golden. Flip and cook until done (about another four minutes).

Recipe Notes

Note: I did four recipe trials of these and it depends on the pan you use and your stove a bit. Do not put the heat higher than medium as they will burn a bit on the bottom but not cook fully on the side. If this happens, lower the heat, cover and cook. Then turn the heat off and let them cook covered until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Hearty Pumpkin Pancakes DF/GF

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 55mg18%

Sodium 28mg1%

Potassium 90mg3%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 3257IU65%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Regardless of the season, everyone needs easy pumpkin pancakes in their lives! These tasty ones are dairy free, gluten free and pretty hearty. They’re mini in shape and make a wonderful, fueling breakfast. Whip ‘em up and be prepared for a new addiction!