Pumpkin Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup canned pureed pumpkin
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

Instructions

1. 1
   In large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
2. 2
   In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, egg yolks, yogurt, orange juice and oil.
3. 3
   In third bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
4. 4
   Mix wet ingredients into dry, just until blended. Fold in egg whites.
5. 5
   Coat heavy, large non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
6. 6
   Using one-fourth cup measure, dollop batter into pan, spreading with rubber spatula to make 4-inch pancakes. When small bubbles appear, about 3 minutes, turn pancakes and brown on other side.
7. 7
   Transfer to plate. Serve immediately, accompanied by maple syrup, if desired.