Pumpkin Pancakes

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil              
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Maple syrup, if desired

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
Add dry mixture to the pumpkin mixture, stirring just enough to combine.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides, flipping first side when bubbles form, and serve hot.

Yield: Serves 6 (makes 12-18 pancakes, with 2-3 pancakes per person)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Rating: Easy

Nutritional Highlights: 278 calories, 7.2 g fat, 40 mg cholesterol per 2-3 pancakes