These vegan chocolate pumpkin pancakes are just perfect for a Fall breakfast or brunch. Simple to make with just 5 ingredients, and packed with chocolate and pumpkin spice flavor. Gluten-free and oil-free, too.
Arrange the cubed pumpkin on a sheet of parchment paper and bake in the oven for around 20 minutes, until fully cooked through.
Puree the pumpkin by mashing it with a fork or putting it through a food processor.
Transfer the pumpkin puree to a bowl and add the flour, cacao powder, maple syrup and plantbased milk. Whisk together until thoroughly combined.
Heat a non-stick frying pan and pour out around 2 tbsp of the batter per pancake. Cook for around 3 minutes, until crispy around the edges, then flip and cook for another minute. Serve immediately with toppings of choice.
Notes
To use canned pumpkin: Per 1 cup cubed fresh pumpkin, sub in ½ cup canned pumpkin.
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