Somebody take the pumpkin from me. If you are a pumpkin hater, then I apologize. I’ve been posting far too many pumpkin recipes for September. They just so happen to be my most popular recipes lately though (that and all the soups I have posted), so give the people what they love I guess. Plus I seriously love pumpkin everything. These pancakes are definitely no exception!
Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Remember these Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies I posted about a month ago? Well, those delicious cookies have quickly become one of my most popular recipes and they are my new favorite fall cookie. I love that they taste just like a traditional pumpkin chocolate chip cookie but they have a little more texture thanks to the oats. Since I’ve already made those cookies three times, I decided to switch things up a little and make them in pancake form with basically the same ingredients. Breakfast just got a whole lot more exciting! Cookie turned pancake? I’m in for sure! You’ll love these soft and fluffy pancakes. I mean how could you not? They are pumpkin flavored, cookie inspired and they’re loaded with chocolate chips. Plus it’s nice for a change to have a little texture in those morning pancakes, thanks to the oats. You could switch to oat flour if you want these to be a gluten-free variation, and try almond milk or coconut oil for dairy-free and vegan friends. But the buttermilk is key for the pancake batter, so I definitely recommend sticking to it for these pumpkin oatmeal pancakes. Use the amount of pumpkin pie spice that you prefer, and get creative with your toppings for a tasty stack of pancakes! Pecans, blueberries, walnuts, melted butter, chia seeds, nut butter, or apples! Enjoy!
