Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Gluten Free, Egg Free

Is it possible to make it through October without eating massive amounts of pumpkin foods? I don't think so. So, I bring you today.....Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes! Because it's October. :) This recipe is gluten free, egg free, and easily dairy free as well. 

Happy Autumn!

1 tablespoon ground flax seed

3 tablespoons water

1-3/4 cups milk or milk substitute

1 cup pumpkin puree

2 tablespoons oil

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking mix

1 teaspoon xanthan gum

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1-1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

dash of salt

2/3 cup chocolate chips (can use dairy free chocolate)

• In a small bowl, stir together ground flax seed and water. Allow to sit for 2 minutes. 
• In medium sized mixing bowl, combine milk, pumpkin, oil, and vinegar. Mix well.
• In large bowl, combine xanthan gum, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix until well combined.
• Add ground flax seed mixture to wet ingredients. 
• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• Pour 1/3 cup batter onto a hot oiled skillet. Flip to heat on both sides until cooked through.
• Enjoy!