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Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Cornmeal Pancakes
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Submitted by Rachel F. Johnson
Around this time of year I get slightly overzealous with the “flavors” of the season. In fact, I might even be slightly obsessed with all things pumpkin. I have small pumpkins for a centerpiece on the kitchen table, pumpkin spice candles lit all over the house and, most importantly, I’ve been experimenting with lots of recipes that involve pumpkin! I’ve made pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin oatmeal, but these pumpkin pancakes might be the greatest! And, being that they are filled with vegetables and whole grains, they easily fit into a healthy diet. For instance, one pancake is only 60 calories—pancakes made with pre-made mixes are usually close to 100 calories a piece!
Pumpkin Cornmeal Pancakes
(makes 10 pancakes)
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
½ cup pureed pumpkin
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar (optional)
¾ cup nonfat milk
1 egg
1. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, milk, egg and brown sugar, if desired.
3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir until just combined – don’t over-mix!
4. Heat a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat. Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray place batter on skillet, about ¼ cup at a time. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until slightly crisply.
Pair 2 pancakes with ½ Tbsp. Molasses or Cane Syrup and a cup of skim milk for only 230 calories! You can’t beat that for a well-balanced and delicious breakfast!
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