Okay, so I’ve been meaning to try out this pumpkin pancake thing for a while now, especially since fall is basically here and I’m all about that pumpkin spice life. I found this Kodiak mix at the store, and figured, why not? It’s supposed to be packed with protein, so that’s a plus.
I grabbed the Kodiak mix box – it was the birthday cake flavor, which I thought might be weird with pumpkin, but whatever, I was feeling adventurous. I also picked up some pumpkin puree, not the pie filling, just the plain stuff. I made sure I had some milk, eggs, and the usual pancake-making suspects at home.
Getting Started
First, I dumped about two and a half cups of the mix into a big bowl. Then, I cracked a couple of eggs in there. I poured in some milk – I didn’t really measure, just eyeballed it until it looked like the right consistency. I scooped in a good amount of the pumpkin puree, maybe like a cup or so? I love pumpkin, so I went a little heavy.
Mixing It Up
I grabbed a whisk and started mixing everything together. It was getting pretty thick, so I added a little more milk to thin it out. I also threw in some pumpkin pie spice because, you know, more is more when it comes to fall flavors. I mixed until it was all combined, but still a little lumpy – which is fine, you don’t want to overmix pancake batter.
Cooking Time
I heated up my griddle and greased it with some butter. Once it was hot, I ladled out the batter onto the griddle, making medium-sized pancakes. I let them cook for a few minutes on each side, flipping them when they started to bubble and the edges looked set. The smell in my kitchen was amazing – like a pumpkin spice candle, but edible.
The Taste Test
- The pancakes were fluffy and had a nice golden-brown color.
- The pumpkin flavor was definitely there, but not overpowering.
- The birthday cake mix added a hint of sweetness, which was actually pretty good.
- I topped them with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Honestly, these turned out way better than I expected. They were a fun and easy way to get into the fall spirit, and the extra protein from the Kodiak mix made them a little more filling than regular pancakes. I’d definitely make these again, maybe even try adding some chocolate chips next time. Who says you can’t have chocolate for breakfast?
These Kodiak Pumpkin Pancakes are a great way to kick off your day with a protein-packed, fall-flavored treat. Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!
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