Grain Free Pumpkin Pancakes

The Omnipresent Pumpkin

The crisp, clean fall breeze means reacquainting ourselves with cozy sweaters, mugs of cocoa by the fireplace, and–of course–pumpkins. Pumpkins are everywhere. My homepage of Pinterest now resembles a sheet of orange polka dots with all the recipes for pumpkin muffins, pumpkin soups, and even pumpkin smoothies. These grain free pumpkin pancakes are my ode to the ubiquitous October squash. To me, fall invites simple and filling food with warm, satisfying flavors. With only four ingredients and nourishing fats from eggs and coconut oil, these deceptively straightforward pancakes fit the bill.

A Simple, Flourless Recipe

At first glance, the short ingredient list appears to lack a rather key ingredient of pancakes: flour. With the term “grain free” in the title, you probably expect the recipe to call for pricey coconut or almond flour. Instead, eggs and pumpkin puree work as a binder in these pancakes. As one would expect, these flapjacks boast a texture unlike flour-laden ones. I think these resemble thick, hearty crepes. And the best part? They stand up to copious dollops of butter and won’t disintegrate under a river of raw honey or pure maple syrup.

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Grain Free Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 10 mins

Total 15 mins

Author Lauren Geertsen

Yield 2 servings

Completely grain free healthy pumpkin pancakes that are GAPS legal.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree (GAPS legal canned pumpkin puree or homemade)
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1 TBSP coconut oil
• butter, honey, maple syrup, or fruit butter for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Warm a cast iron pan over medium high heat.
2. Whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, and cinnamon.
3. Add about a Tablespoon of coconut oil to the hot pan and swirl to cover the bottom of the pan.
4. Use about two scant Tablespoons of batter for each pancake. They flip best when the pancakes are small.
5. Cook until golden on the bottom and slightly opaque in the center and around the edges.
6. Flip, brown on the other side, and serve.
7. Makes about 8 small pancakes, for 1 large serving or 2 medium servings.

Notes

These pancakes do not contain any form of flour at all, so they will be a bit thinner than traditional pancakes -- more like a crepe. 

Courses Breakfast

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4 small pancakes

Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11.5 g		18%
	Saturated Fat 8.2 g	41%
Cholesterol 164 mg		55%
Sodium 63 mg		3%
Total Carbohydrates 2.9 g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 1 g	4%
	Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 5.9 g		12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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