Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes (Whole Wheat)

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Ingredients: 

• 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tsp oil
• 3 tbsp chopped pecans
• cooking spray
• warmed maple syrup, for topping (extra)

Directions: 

1. Mix all dry ingredients (first 5 ingredients) in a bowl.

2. Combine buttermilk, egg whites, canned pumpkin, 1 tbsp maple syrup, oil and vanilla in a bowl and mix until smooth. Combine wet ingredients with the dry and mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots then fold in pecans. Don't over-mix.

3. Cook as you would any other pancake. Serve with hot maple syrup.

Notes: These are amazing! Fall in your mouth. The crunchy nuts, aromatic spices, and hearty pumpkin flavor are purely perfect for this season.