One day when I was bored, I decided to Google “Ebelskiver” and learned that an Ebelskiver is Danish and is essentially a pancake ball. And sometimes they are even filled with fruit or cream or other delicious fillings. Yum!
Yesterday I was in a courageous mood and decided to make honey pumpkin pancake puffs. And boy did I have delusions of grandeur. I started out intending to make pumpkin and cream cheese filled delicious balls of sweetness. That turned into a big gloppy mess. They weren’t pretty, but that didn’t stop me from tasting them. More than once.
After that failure, I felt a bit more comfortable with the pan and the techniques for creating a nicely cooked pancake ball, so I decided to throttle it back a notch and omit the filling, and came up with these Honey Pumpkin Pancake Puffs. I used gluten-free flour and unsweetened almond milk, plus the pumpkin so they aren’t as fluffy as they would be with just regular flour and milk. But still quite tasty!
I’m not going to lie; it takes patience and a sense of humor to attempt to make these, especially if you are veering off from a tried and true recipe to create your own. But I love a challenge, especially one that comes with such a delicious reward.
This recipe is perfect for fall because it contains pumpkin and is sweetened only with honey. Yummy Buzz + Bloom Honey. Plus, September is National Honey Month! When I bake (or cook), I use honey whenever possible instead of other sweeteners because it’s one of the most natural sweeteners available. But not all honey is created equal. Some honey is highly processed, over-filtered and over-heated, essentially killing the beneficial antioxidants and enzymes that make honey a healthier option.
But not Buzz + Bloom Honey. They package their honey at a lower temperature to maintain the nutrition and superfood qualities of honey. Their honey does not contain any artificial ingredients, flavors or preservatives. They are also gluten-free, fat-free and nut-free.
Oh and not to mention, a lot of honey sold is not genuine, so you should be cautious.
Buzz + Bloom Honey is globally sourced, and they have a full line of honey including traditional honey, spreadable honey, and craft honey. Each of their honey varieties comes from a different source and has its own flavor profile and recommended ways to enjoy it. And, of course, it is passionate about protecting the health and vitality of the honey bee population, so they support the nonprofit Planet Bee Foundation that aims to heighten awareness about the struggles of the honey bee and help protect their future.
In all, they have 14 different varieties of honey including Organic Non-GMO, Raw and Unfiltered and Fair Trade Certified. I used the Fair Trade Certified honey in my recipe, but you can use just about any of the varieties you would like.
You can purchase honey on their website BuzzAndBloomHoney.com, or at select retailers. And if you haven’t noticed we are huge fans.
Are you brave enough to make these delicious pancake balls?
Honey Pumpkin Pancake Puffs {Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free}
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose or baking flour
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 3 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl, beat wet ingredients together until smooth.
- Slowly pour dry ingredients into wet until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Heat an Ebelskiver pan over medium-low heat until evenly warm.
- Using a small amount of butter or an organic cooking spray, coat the inside surfaces of the pan.
- Pour batter into each cavity filling it almost all the way to the top (leave about 1/4 of an inch).
- Allow each one to brown, You will notice that the edges begin to cook and firm up, that's when they should be ready to flip.
- Flip each one over when brown so the other side can cook. Wood skewers work great. Once the pancake releases from the pan, flip it, so the uncooked batter is now at the bottom, and the cooked part is on top. They need to be thoroughly browned but not burned into order to make sure they are cooked all the way through.
- Allow to cool slightly then you can roll them in powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve and enjoy while still warm. My kids dipped them in honey!
Krista says
Oh my goodness I buy things ALL THE TIME with “Good Intentions”. It’s horrible and I need to use this stuff more!! BTW those look amazing!
Liz Mays says
I love how fun and bite-sized they are, and of course…pumpkin! Who doesn’t love that?
Kristin says
O yum! This sounds so good and easy too, love these I may just have to give these a try this weekend!
Alicia says
What a neat line of honeys? I’m loving that cinnamon one. These would be great in recipes!
Claudia Krusch says
Your recipe sounds great! I can’t wait to try it! It looks so delicious and healthy!
Janeane Davis says
I have never tried dairy free or gluten free pancakes. It seems like an interesting thing and a good choice for people who need those types of restrictions in their diets.
Dawn McAlexander says
Yes! You have combined some of my favorite items here in this recipe: honey, pumpkin and pancakes. I will be having some of these later.
Kathy says
These look amazing! I can’t wait to give these a try. I’ve never had anything like it.
Jenn Gerlach says
I have got to try these. I love justa bout everything pumpkin.
gingermommyrants says
My kids are going to love these Honey Pumpkin Pancake Puffs. They will be perfect for this weekend. We have a bunch of family coming for brunch.
Elizabeth Lampman says
I am always looking for new gluten free recipes to try. I will have to get the ingredients I need to try this on the weekend. My kids are going to love it.
Lisa Bristol says
These Honey Pumpkin Pancake Puffs look so delicious and easy to make. I am excited to give this recipe a try.
Pam Wattenbarger says
These sound really good. They are gluten and dairy free so my daughter who has celiac disease and is lactose intolerant can enjoy them as well.
Melissa says
These look so delectable and like such s yummy treat perfect for a snack or dessert and the pumpkin makes them so perfect for fall! Can’t wait to whip them up for my kids!
Brett Beyer says
Those honeys look great! We have a Monastery nearby where they make honeys very similar to these, and let me tell you, they are worth the money!
Robin Rue says
What an amazing combination of flavors. These look so good for the Fall season.
Reesa Lewandowski says
These look ridiculously good. My family would definitely devour these! I need to give them a shot.
Shauna says
Oh my goodness, these sound amazing. We are a huge honey family and put honey on just about everything, so this recipe sounds amazing. Thanks so much for the idea and recipe
Meagan says
Gluten free and dairy free? Sounds delightful! Sign me up!!! I bet these taste divine!
Kelly Hutchinson says
What a mouth watering recipe! My husband and daughter love anything pumpkin flavored. I need to make these for them.
Kasandria Reasoner says
Those look lik heaven on a plate! Anything with honey in it is a win for me.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
Oh my word, this looks absolutely amazing! I am bookmarking this so we can make them this week. Yum!