Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

 Pumpkinfest rolls on. . . only a few days left of October to make all the pumpkin recipes I've found!

A very easy and absurdly tasty breakfast. These only take a few minutes to whip up and are sure to please whether they're made for a lazy weekend morning or a special weekday treat. 

Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 oz semi sweet chocolate baking square, chopped into chunks
1 cup 1% milk
2 Tbsp apple sauce 
2 egg whites
1 whole egg
1 tsp vanilla

• Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
• Blend milk, egg, canned pumpkin in a bowl and beat until smooth
• Combine wet ingredients with the dry and mix until there are no more dry spots - Don't over-mix.

• Heat a skillet (use cooking spray/butter if necessary for your pan) and pour batter to make 6-8 inch pancakes
• When bubbles start to form and edges firm up, flip pancake and cook on med-low heat until cooked through
• Heat oven to 150F and put cooked pancakes on pan in oven to keep first batch warm while you finish making the rest
• Top with maple syrup and serve warm with a glass of milk