Pumpkin Banana Pancakes with a Touch of Fall Flavor

Start your day with these fluffy and flavorful pumpkin banana pancakes. They are the perfect autumn-inspired breakfast treat, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm spiciness of pumpkin puree. These pancakes are easy to make and will surely impress your family and friends. Serve them with a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon to enhance the fall flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, mashed banana, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix, a few lumps are okay.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
6. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or cooking spray as needed.
7. Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
8. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin banana pancakes!

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