1 egg, slightly beaten

2 cups nonfat milk

1 cup pumpkin

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*

Toppings (optional): lowfat yogurt, banana slices, or maple syrup

1. Preheat griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

2. In large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, pumpkin, and oil.

3. Add flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices; mix until moistened. (Batter will be thick.)

4. For each pancake, pour ¼ cup batter onto hot griddle. Use a spatula to spread batter into 4 inch circle before mixture sets.

5. Cook until surface bubbles and appears dry. Turn; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Serve with yogurt, banana slices, or syrup (optional).

 

*Can substitute these spices for 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice:

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ginger