Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl whisk together flours, baking powder, spices + salt.
2. 2
   In a separate bowl stir together wet ingredients - egg yolks, pumpkin puree, buttermilk, melted coconut oil + coconut sugar.
3. 3
   Using an electric mixer beat the egg whites until stiff.
4. 4
   Add the dry to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in egg whites.
5. 5
   Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick pan to medium-low.
6. 6
   Cook cup portions of batter until edges are set and flip. Continue cooking until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining batter.
7. 7
   To make the Praline Crunch
8. 8
   Roast walnuts and pepitas in a pan on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
9. 9
   Turn heat to low. While stirring, melt the coconut sugar until pale and creamy.
10. 10
    Add the toasted nuts + seeds and stir to combine.
11. 11
    Spread on a piece of parchment. Once fully cooled break into small bits.
12. 12
    Serve the Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes topped with the Praline Crunch Nuts and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.