Okay, so the other day I was staring down a can of pumpkin puree in my pantry and thinking, “What else can I do with this besides pie?” My kids were clamoring for pancakes, and a lightbulb went off. Could I just… dump some of this pumpkin into the pancake mix? Let’s find out!
The Experiment Begins
First, I grabbed my usual pancake mix – you know, the kind you just add water to. Nothing fancy. I mixed up a batch according to the box directions. It was pretty standard, looked like, well, pancake batter.
Then came the moment of truth. I opened up that can of pumpkin (make sure it’s plain pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie filling!) and scooped out about a half cup. I figured that was a good starting point. I didn’t want to overdo it and end up with pumpkin-flavored goo.
I gently folded the pumpkin into the batter. I say “folded” because I didn’t want to overmix it. Overmixing pancake batter makes them tough, and nobody wants tough pancakes. The batter turned a lovely shade of orange, and I started getting excited.
Cooking Time!
I heated up my trusty griddle and gave it a good spray with cooking oil. Then, I poured out some batter, just like I would with regular pancakes. I noticed they took a little bit longer to cook than usual, probably because of the extra moisture from the pumpkin. I just kept an eye on them and flipped them when they were golden brown and bubbly on top.
The Taste Test
- First bite: Whoa! These were actually really good! They had a subtle pumpkin flavor, not overpowering at all.
- Texture-wise, they were surprisingly fluffy. I was worried they might be dense or gummy, but nope!
- My kids devoured them. That’s the ultimate test, right?
I drizzled some maple syrup on top, and honestly, it was a perfect fall breakfast. I felt like a genius for a few minutes there.
Final Thoughts
So, can you add canned pumpkin to pancake mix? Absolutely! It’s an easy way to add some extra flavor and nutrients to your breakfast. Just remember to use plain pumpkin puree, don’t overmix the batter, and cook them a little longer than usual. Boom! Pumpkin pancakes!
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