Mmmm, A little taste of fall

For my first post I am going to share one of my favorite recipes. My children love pancakes and Brandon tolerates them. I found a recipe that even he asks for on a regular basis. The recipe originally called for sugar and I have cut it down because I wanted more of a spice pancake and the maple syrup makes it sweet enough.

PUMPKIN PANCAKES

1 1/2 cups pancake mix

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 large egg

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3/4 cup puree pumpkin

1 cup water

I combine the pancake mix, cinnamon and nutmeg. Next stir in the pumpkin. Mixture will be thick. Add in oil, egg and water. Whisk until chunks are gone but no longer. Don't over mix as the pancakes will not be as fluffy. Cook on the griddle until completely done. Top with real warm maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar. I always triple my batch so that I have enough for breakfast the next morning. Just reheat in the microwave and serve.