Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes
Ali Segersten
I just love fall. The colors, the bountiful harvest, the warm flavors…I could go on and on. This is my favorite season to cook and bake. If you stop by our house around 5 p.m., you’ll often find a pot of bean soup simmering on the stove alongside a pot of steaming hot whole grains, and maybe, just maybe, a loaf of gluten-free bread in the oven.
Breakfast is another story altogether. When I was a child, either my mom or dad would make a big breakfast nearly every morning. It was usually eggs, toast, and fruit, or pancakes and fruit. Sometimes we would have cold cereal, but that was only exciting on those rare occasions when there was a box of Marshmallow Rice Krispies in the cabinet. My brother and I would then eat the whole box in one sitting!
Breakfast has come a long way, or maybe not really that far, from what I was raised on. I love making pancakes. I frequently experiment on my girls to see just how much nutrition I can pack into those little hotcakes! Teff? Sorghum? Blueberries? Bananas? Ground nuts? Well, let’s just say that they like it simple. Buckwheat pancakes with pure maple syrup, period. I can throw in a green smoothie on the side and call it done.
Since it is autumn, I thought it would be fitting to create a recipe for pumpkin pancakes. I made these lovely little orange-hued pancakes the other morning, and they were a winner! My girls loved them and asked for seconds. Yes…success!
About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 2000 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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