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Light and Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes

This light and fluffy pumpkin pancake recipe uses whipped egg whites for even more lift and airiness, along with comforting pumpkin flavor.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Light and Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
Servings: 12 pancakes
Calories: 687kcal
Author: Barbara Bakes LLC

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 cups 1% milk
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

Instructions

  • Preheat a griddle to medium heat (350°F if you have an electric griddle.)
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
  • In a second mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the milk, pumpkin, egg yolks, and oil and whisk to combine the wet ingredients. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fold in the beaten egg whites.
  • Spray the griddle with cooking spray. Pour the batter by ¼ cupfuls onto the hot griddle. Flip the pancakes when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Serve hot. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 671mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 16g