Oatmeal-Pumpkin-Chocolate-Chip Pancakes
Where has the time gone? I can't believe it's already been a week since the cider press adventures, but at the same time, it's only been a week?! My goodness. I guess it's been a busy week.
Much of that time included planning for a party/Halloween get-together this weekend for some friends and family. This is one of those times when I wish we had more space to entertain, so I could invite everyone to giant parties. But someday maybe I will be able to. But more on that later. I'll just give you the hint that this was what I did yesterday afternoon.
However, before the party happenings, I got to spend a girl's night with CJC and AB! It was lovely to see them! And GC, of course!
We had a evening of pizza, dollar store shopping, and chick flicks.
Then, in the morning, we made pancakes! CJC found the recipe on Pinterest (where else?), and we tag-teamed to make them.
The batter was very, very thick for pancakes, but I love my thick pancakes. Mmmm. AB just spread it around a little immediately after pouring. I liked how thick and dense they were. If you're one of those thin-pancakes people, these probably aren't for you.
I think I'll try adding a little more pumpkin next time -- they weren't incredibly pumpkin-y. However, we may have found a few chocolate chips around to add, so maybe that's part of the reason. But I'll keep the chocolate chips, thank you.
We even had a little helper hanging around, watching us intently to make sure we were on track! Well, maybe she was a little skittish, but she did come in for a bit!
Much of that time included planning for a party/Halloween get-together this weekend for some friends and family. This is one of those times when I wish we had more space to entertain, so I could invite everyone to giant parties. But someday maybe I will be able to. But more on that later. I'll just give you the hint that this was what I did yesterday afternoon.
However, before the party happenings, I got to spend a girl's night with CJC and AB! It was lovely to see them! And GC, of course!
Then, in the morning, we made pancakes! CJC found the recipe on Pinterest (where else?), and we tag-teamed to make them.
I think I'll try adding a little more pumpkin next time -- they weren't incredibly pumpkin-y. However, we may have found a few chocolate chips around to add, so maybe that's part of the reason. But I'll keep the chocolate chips, thank you.
Oatmeal Pumpkin Pancakes
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon (feel free to add a little more!)
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch ginger
Pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
2 eggs
2 tbsp. canola oil
3/4 cup milk
Chocolate chips (optional)
In a large bowl (with a spout, if you have one!), mix together the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, spices and sugar. Mix in all the remaining ingredients, stirring until combined. Add chocolate chips, if desired.
Heat a griddle or frying pan, sprayed with cooking spray, over medium heat. Ladle some batter onto the pan and spread out a bit.
When the pancakes are starting to set around the edges (it's a little hard to tell with these), flip. Let the second side turn golden brown.
Comments
Post a Comment