Light and fluffy, these pumpkin-pie spiced, hemp almond pancakes pack a hefty nutritional punch in addition to being so scrumptious!
*This post was originally published in October 2014. I have made edits to the photos and content, to reshare these amazingly delicious pancakes with y’all today.*
When I say pancakes, what’s the first word that comes to your mind?
How about cupcakes?
Aaaannnnd…what’s the first emotion you feel as you roll the word “cupcakes” around?
Pancakes…cupcakes…just the words (before either of their aromas even assault my nostrils) make me feel all happy, and excited, and relaxed – ALL at the same time!
Just those words make me think of a PARRRTAYYY – in my mouf!
Maybe it’s because they both end in “cakes”… ???
When I was a young ‘un, cupcakes, pancakes, were treats – comfort food – exploding with white flour and refined sugar.
These days, while I am a staunch supporter of “treats”, I usually like to put a healthy spin on them – beets in cupcakes, quinoa in pancakes, avocado in muffins – I mean, life is too short not to fill it with delicious AND nutritious right?
Why You Should Make These Pancakes This Weekend:
• They are a stack of comfort food – for your weekend breakfast – or lunch – or both,
• They are delicious, almost “cake” like in consistency even though they are gluten free
• Have NO white flour,
• Have NO Refined Sugar,
• Have NO Butter, and
• AND they can be refrigerated for upto 3 days #mealprepwin</div?
These pancakes are made with energy boosting oats, honey, almond butter, and Hemp Hearts. After I used Hemp Hearts to make these breakfast cookies, I figured my weekend pancake stack could use these slightly nutty, non-GMO seeds, packing a whopping 10 grams of plant-based protein and 10 grams of Omegas per 30 gram serving! These pancakes are easy to whip up just mix all the ingredient up, wait about 5 minutes for the oats to thicken up the mixture, and then cook up spoonfuls of this batter and voila, you are done! You can double or triple the quantities to make bigger batches. Any extra pancakes you have can be refrigerated for upto 3 days and reheated and enjoyed as needed.
My daughter and I sandwiched our stack of pancakes with almond butter and topped them with more honey before devouring them on our test round. 😉
I hope these Hemp & Almond Pancakes find their way into your homes and hearts this weekend!
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Hemp & Almond Pancakes {Recipe}
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground oats, i ground mine in my blender
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon honey, add more for sweeter pancakes
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 3 tablespoons Hemp Hearts
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together and let batter stand for 2-3 minutes undisturbed - it will thicken during this time
- In a greased pan, add 3-4 tablespoons of batter and cook on low for 3 - 4 minutes or till golden - flip and repeat.
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Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
October 17, 2014 at 8:24 amYou KNOW that I have a thang for pancakes.In fact I was just thinking about my beloved Ihop this morning. BUT THESE! These look so fluffy and HEALTHY. I just got some hemp hearts and didn’t know what to do with ’em. This.
Pinned!
cottercrunch
October 17, 2014 at 2:54 pmyou two both make me crave pancakes.. daily!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:32 pmHaha! They are after all cakes made in a pan! 😉
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:48 pmHaha – thanks so much Taylor! I love IHOP too – but haven’t been there in way too long – eating in my pj’s always seems to win out over driving to IHOP in my pj’s 🙂
Mike
October 17, 2014 at 8:37 amOMG Shashi that tablespoon with almond butter…I think I went to almond butter heaven just looking at it 😉
BTW I love how fluffy and rich those pancakes look, I might whip up a batch tomorrow.
Have a great weekend my friend!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:46 pmThanks bunches Mike!
BTW – there were many spoonfuls of almond butter consumed in the shooting of these pictures 😉
Kelly
October 17, 2014 at 8:47 amYup pancakes, cupcakes both I LOVE both of them equally and totally wish I had a big stack of these in front of me now! They look gorgeous!!! Love the hemp and almond butter in here too. Since they’re healthier, that whole stack is mine right?? 😉
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:45 pmHaha – yup – it’s all your’s, Kelly!!!
Thanks so much sweet friend!
Ashley
October 17, 2014 at 8:50 amI love these pancakes! I’ve been using hemp a lot in my smoothies lately but haven’t gotten creative with them. I need to make some pancakes this weekend! Happy Friday friend!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:44 pmThanks so much Ashley!
I do so love hemp in smoothies too – but my daughter doesn’t like the texture – but she doesn’t complain when hemp is in cookie or pancake form 🙂
Erin @ The Almond Eater
October 17, 2014 at 8:58 amI have that exact bag of hemp hearts in my pantry right now! When I think of pancakes/cupcakes, I just start drooling…
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:43 pmHaha – I sure hope you get to use those Hemp Hearts soon, Erin!
Chris
October 17, 2014 at 9:01 amNever tried anything with hemp before, but wow the texture of those panckaes looks amazing! And I bet the taste is equally complimentary!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:42 pmThanks Chris – yes, these were pretty flavorful – and the hemp was a nice textural change too!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
October 17, 2014 at 9:57 amThe first thing that comes to mind when I think pancakes is “mom” because mine would make the most amazing one sfor breakfast on weekend and special occasions. Aaaand she’s the one who’d have to do the flipping for me whenever I tried to make my own because the process stressed me out too much 😆
Hope you have a lovely weekend as well, Shashi!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:40 pmAmanda – sounds like I NEED to come eat at your mum’s! 🙂
Hope you have a wonderful week my friend.
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October 17, 2014 at 10:07 amI used to make pancakes very often for the breakfast…no idea when and why I stopped…and man..what’s not to love these healthy, nutritious and mouthwatering pancakes!
Have a wonderful weekend, Shashi!
Angie
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:39 pmThanks so much Angie! I so love pancakes – we have them most weekends – which makes for a great weekend indeed 😉 Hope you have a wonderful week!
spicedblog
October 17, 2014 at 10:14 amAll of these awesome hemp recipes…you are quite the master in the kitchen, Shashi! Those pancakes look absolutely amazing, too. I want to reach into my monitor and grab them. In fact, just typing the word ‘pancake’ made me happy. Now I want to throw a pancake party! You’re invited, of course. (I mean, who else would I trust to make my pancakes??)
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:38 pmI am so down for a pancake party!!! Maybe you could even come up with a grilled pancake?!
When I was in college we had Ramen noodle parties – they were actually more like a cook-off where the best tasting Ramen dish won and the cook was relieved off kitchen duty for the week!
David @ Spiced
May 3, 2018 at 7:39 amI’m glad you republished this one, Shashi! I mean the thought of a pancake party somehow slipped my brain over the years (2014!?), but now it’s back there front and center. And a grilled pancake? Yes, please! Love the new photos here…must be tough going back and making these delicious flapjacks again! 🙂
The Dose of Reality
October 17, 2014 at 10:35 amThey look delicious! Am unfamiliar with hemp seeds, but will definitely look for them at Whole Foods next time I go! :)-Ashley
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:36 pmThanks Ashley!
I think Manitoba Harvest is having a special – 20% off if you use the code at the end o my post.
apuginthekitchen
October 17, 2014 at 11:01 amI love your oat pancakes and I know I will love these too, packed with lots of good stuff. YUM!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:34 pmThank you so very much Suzanne – I am so honored by the fact you actually gave my oatmeal pancakes a try and actually posted about them – I hope you know how much that meant
hotlyspiced
October 17, 2014 at 5:20 pmWhat yummy looking pancakes and I love how they have pumpkin spice. These must be very fragrant. I don’t think we can buy hemp seeds here – I’ll have to check xx
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:31 pmThanks Charlie!
I wonder if you ordered it online – would they not pass through customs?
Asmita (@FoodieAsmita)
October 17, 2014 at 6:15 pmThese pancakes look superb!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:30 pmThank you Asmita!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
October 17, 2014 at 7:41 pmMore hemp ideas. You turned the not very good for you pancakes into something outstanding.
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:29 pmMaureen – thank you so much!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking
October 17, 2014 at 8:08 pmYou have done the impossible! Made me actually want to eat hemp! Those pancakes are to die for! So fluffy but not too airy.
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:29 pmHaha – Thanks Lindsay – guess I will be bringing the pancakes when we meet 😉
cheri
October 17, 2014 at 11:26 pmHi Shashi, love the way these pancakes look, adding hemp to them is so clever!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:28 pmI so appreciate your sweet comment – thank you Cheri!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
October 18, 2014 at 2:28 amI like the look of the texture of these especially on that fork pic. They look really nice and fluffy! 😀
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:27 pmThanks so much Lorraine
Bam's Kitchen
October 18, 2014 at 9:54 amHiding healthy things in our kids pancakes and cupcakes is brilliant. Deliciously nutty and I am sure a little heavier than a regular pancake might keep my teenagers out of my hair for the whole morning…
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:26 pmYes – Bobbie – these were very filling – we went for a 4 hour hike after breakfast and my daughter did not even ask for a snack…
Eli Pacheco
October 19, 2014 at 7:37 amThere’s a threshold into healthy cooking that includes flaxseed, hempseed, and even whole wheat flour, that I’ve yet to cross. I have to be cautious with recipes, because one of my kids has a peanut allergy. These wouldn’t be a go for us then, but, others like it … might help me past that threshold.
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:24 pmI think maybe you could substitute Sunbutter – which is peanut free – maybe that would help? Or even yogurt? I hope you get past your threshold – thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
helene dsouza
October 19, 2014 at 11:53 amYeah I used to make more pancakes in my kitchen but somehow… well looks like I ought to start again soon because this looks absolutly lip smacking good.
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:21 pmThank you Helen! Yup – lip smacking good they were 🙂
Manali @ CookWithManali
October 19, 2014 at 6:41 pmhow fluffy these pancakes look! love the fact that they are so healthy, great recipe!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:20 pmThank you so very much Manali!
ashley
October 20, 2014 at 2:20 amI’m already in love with these pancakes and haven’t even tried them yet!
Shashi
October 20, 2014 at 9:19 pmThank you Ashley!
myfitfocusedlife
October 21, 2014 at 10:21 amThese look amazing!!! So fluffy and cakey… excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard….. Okay – Can’t wait to make these!
mjskit
October 25, 2014 at 11:15 pmHemp heart? I’m not familiar with that, but it looks quite interesting. Need to check it out. It sure makes a great looking pancake!
Lynn
January 5, 2018 at 3:23 pmI love the idea of these pancakes! They look amazing! I was wondering though, my son has an egg allergy would substituting with Flax Egg work? Or is there something else that may work better??
Shashi
January 8, 2018 at 9:49 amHi Lynn, Thanks so much for the kind words! I haven’t ever tried making these with a flax egg – I need to try for sure – I don’t see why it won’t work – if you truy it I’d love to know how it turns out, please.
Helen
April 26, 2018 at 2:44 pmOMG! Just made these and they are delicious! I LOVE the texture with the hemp hearts!! Sharing recipe on FB!! Thank you!!
Shashi
April 26, 2018 at 2:53 pmHelen, you are too too kind to stop by and let me know! I am so glad you liked these pancakes – and so honored that you popped on over to let me know. Thanks so much for sharing on FB!
Marsha
May 2, 2018 at 4:51 pmTried these after seeing them on pinterest – they were so good! Thank you.
Hotly Spiced
May 4, 2018 at 7:03 pmThese pancakes look so light and fluffy I could swear they must have all those ingredients you listed that we traditionally use to make pancakes that aren’t there. These would be a wonderful start to the day. Lovely to be reconnected with you again xx
Nene2Swt
July 22, 2018 at 9:35 amI’m so in love…with these pancakes. So good. Thanks for sharing this recipe. My kids also loved them.
Shashi
July 22, 2018 at 10:08 pmThank you so very much for stopping by and letting me know! Your sweet comment made my day – I am so glad you and your kids loved these – they are a fav with my daughter and I as well. Have a wonderful week and thank you again 🙂