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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

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It goes without saying that this time of the year begs for pumpkin spice, especially on weekend mornings. These pancakes are so moist and sweet with just the right amount of warm autumn spice. The recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice and I didn’t have any on the shelf, but not to fear, I made my own with pantry spices. The recipe follows.

Double up and keep a batch in the freezer for later!

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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

                                                 based on a recipe from  minimalistbaker.com

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk + 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup packed pumpkin puree
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (recipe follows)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup flour (I used white whole wheat)

Method:

Whisk together wet ingredients and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients then stir into wet ingredients just until well-blended.

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Heat a cast iron griddle and cook just like any other pancake recipe. Serve with vegan butter and real maple syrup (of course).

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Serving suggestion: With a big scoop of tofu scramble!

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice

1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

 

 

Vegan Pancakes 101

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Have you ever searched for a basic recipe and found every variation of the recipe or so-called basic recipes that call for oddball items that send you out to the store when you had no intention of going?

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When it comes to pancakes, I am a purist. If I want different flavors, I tend to apply them as a topping. A pancake recipe was meant to be simple, created from staples, easy to pull together at a moment’s notice, provided you have a mixing bowl and a hot griddle.

I don’t get around to making pancakes often, so when I do it’s a special event! The recipe that follows is as basic as it gets. The best part is the ingredients are easy to substitute. Oil means any oil, flour means any flour, sugar means any sugar. Now it may require a bit of adjustment on the part of the cook. Don’t hesitate to add a bit more liquid, or to taste the batter and adjust the flavors before baking. It’s your pancake!!

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If you follow this recipe exactly, I can guarantee a fluffy, tender, whole wheat pancake that tastes great with or without toppings. Feel free to create your own custom version!

Vegan Whole Wheat Pancakes

1 cup stone-ground whole wheat flour

1 tablespoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon finely ground sea salt

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Method:

Whisk together dry ingredients. Stir in milk and oil and mix until blended. Add more milk if batter is too thick. With a 2/3 measuring cup, scoop out batter and pour onto an oiled, pre-heated griddle (cast-iron if possible). Bake until large bubbles appear on surface of cake. Flip gently and cook other side until golden brown. Yield: 4 large pancakes.

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