I don’t know how many of my Canadian readers go across the border to Trader Joes, but if you haven’t its time you start! I’ve gone several times now and each time I come home happy as a clam that I have purchased a fun array of reasonably priced organic groceries. I shouldn’t even say “reasonably”, I should say CHEAP! The last time I went my girlfriend stopped me mid-aisle and showed me a box of Pumpkin Pancake Mix.

 

 

 

She has expressed to me how amazing it is in the past but since making pancakes is so easy I never really thought about actually purchasing a box of mix. Then I tried to imagine trying to come up with my own pumpkin pancake recipe and adding the necessary spices seemed easy enough but not the pumpkin. Who wants to mess around with pureeing pumpkin in the morning just to have pancakes?? So I took the plunge and bought the mix.

 

When I opened the bag it smelled amazing! It was seasoned with all the perfect pumpkin pie spices but I couldn’t see any pumpkin and became a little worried. Was this going to just be regular pancakes with seasonings? I read the ingredients and nope, there was definitely dried pumpkin in it. The best part is that you can use it to make pancakes and waffles! Equally enjoyable.

 

 

The recipe was really easy and took no time at all. Not only were the pancakes/waffles aromatic but they also are a lovely colour of orange. J and I really enjoyed these! These are the perfect breakfast for cold fall days!