Pumpkins, spice and everything nice

Next week is the start to September, school is up and running again and hopefully cooler temperatures are in the forecast. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love everything from the cooler weather, pumpkin flavored foods and warm sweaters and boots. 
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With it being a busy time of the year it's important to find easy ways to stay healthy. As always, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you're like me, you want something quick and easy. These hearty pumpkin pancakes will fill you and your family up and they are great to freeze and use during the week! 

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Hearty Pumpkin Pancakes (Yields: 12-14)

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon 
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups almond milk
• 1 tbs coconut oil
• 1 large egg or egg alternative
• 2 tbs chia seeds
• 1 dash pure maple syrup
• 1 cup organic pumpkin Puree

Directions :

• Mix all ingredients together and cook stove top.
• Topping options:
• 1 tbs pure maple syrup
  
• or, microwaved frozen berries, mashed
  
• or, 1 tbs natural nut butter

Enjoy!