Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes


The kids had a couple days off of school last week and that meant one thing. Pancakes. Sleeping in and pancakes just go hand in hand, don't you think?  The lofty aroma of pumpkin spice on the griddle draws even the teenage boy down from his gentle slumber.  I love my baby boy. Which is why I made pumpkin pancakes.


Now, for the record, I'm all for scratch cooking.  But there is nothing wrong with doctoring up a mix now and then. Perfectionist cooking can lead us astray. I mean, how many times have you intended to make this awesome, organic, nutritious meal only to resort to a frozen pizza when you notice that it's 6:30 PM and the kids are yelling, "Feed Me!"? Oh..... you haven't?  Oh... OK, then......  Nevermind........


But do try these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes.  
They make getting up on a cold, October morning just a little bit easier.



Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Serves 4 hungry kids

Ingredients:

2 cups Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix (I used Krusteaz)
2 cups milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup brown sugar
1//2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Mix first five ingredients until combined.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Scoop 1/4 cup batter onto medium hot skillet and cook until the top begins to bubble.  Flip.  Cook for another 30 seconds.


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Comments

rebecca @ beurrista said…
these look delectable. i'm glad i'm not the only one to keep a box of krusteaz around... too bad i'm out of it and can't make these tomorrow morning! gotta jot it down on my grocery list.
October 23, 2013 at 10:22 PM
MommyonDemand said…
These would be great to make on Halloween!! Would love for you to come share at my linky party http://mommyondemand.com/create/
October 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Miz Helen said…
Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
October 26, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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