Ingredients

1cupwhite whole wheat flour

2tspbaking powder

¼tspsalt

½tspcinnamon

1tsppumpkin pie spice

1cupbuttermilk

3large egg whites

¼cuppumpkin,canned

2tbsppure maple syrup

1tspvanilla

2tspoil

3tbsppecans,chopped

cooking spray

maple syrup,warmed, for topping

1cupwhite whole wheat flour

2tspbaking powder

1/4tspsalt

1/2tspCinnamon

1tsppumpkin pie spice

1cupbuttermilk

3largeegg whites

1/4cupcanned pumpkin

2tbsppure maple syrup

1tspvanilla

2tspoil

3tbspchopped pecans

Cooking spray

warmed maple syrup (for topping (extra))

Preparation

Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.

Combine the buttermilk, egg whites, canned pumpkin, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, oil and vanilla in a bowl, then mix until smooth.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry, then mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots. Fold in the pecans.

Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat, then spray oil to lightly coat.

Pour in ¼ cup of pancake batter.

When the pancake starts to bubble and the edges begin to set, about 2 minutes, flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1½ to 2 minutes.

Repeat with the remainder of the batter.

Top with warmed maple syrup, serve, and enjoy!

Mix all dry ingredients (first 5 ingredients) in a bowl.

Combine buttermilk, egg whites, canned pumpkin, 1 tbsp maple syrup, oil and vanilla in a bowl and mix until smooth.

Combine wet ingredients with the dry and mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots then fold in pecans. Don’t over-mix.

Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat. Spray oil to lightly coat and pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter.

When the pancake starts to bubble and the edges begin to set, about 2 minutes then flip the pancakes and cook an additional 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Repeat with the remainder of the batter.

To serve, top with warmed maple syrup.