Makes 6 six-inch pancakes
Autumn is so bittersweet in the midwest. The bitter part: knowing In a few weeks you’ll be underdressed in your denim jacket no matter how many flannels you’ve got on. How all the therapeutic lamps in the world can’t replace the feeling of a walk on the beach. And this winter there will be no escape as the pandemic rages on. But the sweet part, at least in the midwest right now: the earthy autumn breeze that somehow feels like it’s the beginning of something, the way it forces you into the moment, and really, the moment is all we’ve got. Well, except for I’ve ALSO got a 6-pack of canned pumpkin puree and a bulk amount of Penzey’s Pumpkin Spice. So I am going to make this pumpkin moment count. Today, with pancakes.
Recipes Notes
~ If you have an allergy ok, use a different milk (obviously) but I have to admit that soy milk works best for me in pancakes!
~ This recipe uses 1/2 of a can of pumpkin puree. I did this so that it’s easy to double by simply just using the full can! I will also post some recipes for using the other 1/2 of the can, so stay tuned.
~ I have so many “alternative” flours that I got at the start of the pandemic and now need to use. If you don’t have spelt flour, AP flour will be just fine. Probably even better, honestly.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cup unsweetened soy milk, divided
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 cups spelt flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1 – In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to vigorously mix 1/2 cup of milk with the flax seeds and apple cider vinegar for about a minute. It should be thick and viscous. Add the remaining milk, pumpkin puree, olive oil and maple syrup and whisk until smooth.
2 – Sift in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk until relatively smooth, some lumps are okay, be careful not to overmix.
3 – Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes. Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray the pan with cooking oil. Scoop scant 1/2 cups of batter into the pan, and then, you know, make pancakes.
I knew when i saw these on your Instagram they were happening this week. No one around here has pumpkin in stock, but I had a can leftover from a sale I hit last year. Anyway, I wanted to double the recipe but didn’t have enough spelt, so I used half AP and half spelt. It made a TON of pancakes, but no one in my house is complaining! They’re delicious! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Yumi!
Ich wünschte du würdest deine Rezepte auch in Gramm Angaben angeben.
Viele Grüße aus Berlin, sendet dir,
Jesse-Gabriel
WoW, so tempting. I am gonna try this.
Hey Isa, these look delicious and I can’t wait to try this. I make pancakes on the regular and also enjoy your variations of waffles from the brunch book (tried them all). You mentioned a cooking show on IG (I look at yours, but I’m not signed up and can’t respond to you). The only thing I’m on is Twitch, in the chat, but don’t stream (maybe someday). I’m sure you had ideas for your cooking show. I’m not sure if you are familiar with Twitch, but some people do cooking streams and I always thought it would be fun to chat with you while you cooked there. Anyways, just thought I’d throw it out here. I only started watching Twitch streams not so long ago. On Twitch I’m ApeDrape (I’ll eventually change it, if I’m not too lazy). Do you get my email address from these comments? Feel free to write if you do. Thanks for posting recipes for us and being your lovely self. Always enthusiastic for more Isa.
I tried this recipe today. It was super awesome! Five Stars! I served the pancakes with maple syrup and pecans on top. Scrumptious!
There is a reason Isa Chandra is my favorite cookbook author – everything I’ve tried is so amazing! Keep up the great work!
Your post reminded me of this wonderful dish! I will definitely cook it the next morning!
We just made these for Halloween breakfast. Delicious, thank you!