This is such an easy recipe, and produces such fluffy, delicious and autumnal pancakes. I have always been someone who loves pumpkin spiced things, and these pumpkin spice pancakes are really up there on my list. They’re seriously good, you wouldn’t think they’re gluten-free, dairy-free and low FODMAP! Give these a try and let me know what you think!
Usually as it hits autumn, it is impossible to find pumpkin spice in supermarkets- I find it’s usually sold out everywhere! So, I came up with this recipe which allows you to make your own pumpkin spice at home. Yes, you heard me right. It’s so unbelievably easy to make your own, and with only a few ingredients, you’ll have a huge supply of pumpkin spice, for a fraction of the price! Head over to the recipe to find out how to make your own pumpkin spice mix today!
To make this recipe vegan, you can easily omit the egg and replace it with a flax or chia egg. Your pancakes may not fry as well as the non-vegan version, but they will still taste just as good! Alternatively, if you don’t have pumpkins at hand, you may be able to find ready-pureed pumpkin in a can. Whilst this works in the recipe, there is nothing better than having leftover freshly roasted pumpkins to nibble on or add to your meals. For example, I used the leftover roasted pumpkin the next day in a soup. Alternatively, you could use it for topping salads, or making pumpkin spice porridge (check out my recipe for the porridge-it’s truly delicious)!
I recommend using a whisk for mixing these ingredients together to ensure you don’t get any surprise lumps of flour or spices in your pancakes. If possible, sieve the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, to get a smoother pancake batter. To really cut out any work, you could blend up all your ingredients in a blender or Nutri-bullet. I don’t mind having separate bowls and mixing by hand, but if you want to cut down the prep time, feel free to do this.
Ideas for toppings on your pumpkin spice pancakes:
- Pecans
- Sunflower seeds
- Maple syrup
- Honey (if you’re not on low FODMAP)
- Some strawberries to add in some freshness
- Orange peel/orange zest to add some tang
It is so important to let your pumpkin puree cool before adding it to the rest of your wet ingredients. If you add the pumpkin puree whilst still hot or warm, you run the risk of scrambling your egg! I would recommend pureeing your pumpkin flesh in advance of making these pumpkin pancakes to 1. keep the process smooth and 2. not tempt you to rush and put the hot puree into the mix!
I recommend using a set measure to portion out your pancakes to ensure they are all the same size. To get the neat pumpkin spice pancake stack, you’ll need to have the same sized pancakes. I used a 1/3 cup measurement to portion out my mix, and I think this was a great size. In these images, I have used a fry light spray to grease the pan. In-between each pancake, I would give a could more sprays to the pan to ensure nothing sticks. I am also going to warn you that frying these pancakes produces a lot of smoke. Therefore, ensure your kitchen is well ventilated and you shut any doors leading to smoke alarms!
Ingredients: (serves 2)
- 2 cups gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 almond milk
- 4 tbsp white/golden/brown sugar (you can use either of the 3)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract/sugar
Method:
Step 1: mix together your dried ingredients (apart from the sugar and vanilla sugar/essence).
Step 2: combine your wet ingredients alongside your sugar and vanilla sugar/extract.
Step 3: add your dry ingredients to the wet and mix.
Step 4: fry your pancakes in a little oil for a couple minutes on each side.
Step 5: stack and serve! I added some pecans and maple syrup to mine.
These pancakes are best served immediately, whilst still warm and fluffy. But they can also be eaten the next day if stored in an air-tight container in the fridge.
I encourage you to send me pictures of your pumpkin spice pancakes, let’s see who can make the highest stack! Send me pics on my Instagram TheLazyLowFODMAP and join the community!
