Chai Butternut Squash Pancakes

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add squash, brown sugar and fresh ginger. Cook, covered, until tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool.
2. 2

   Preheat griddle over medium heat. For batter, in a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and reserved cinnamon mixture. In a blender, combine milk, chai concentrate, egg yolks, melted butter, vanilla and cooled squash mixture. Cover and process until pureed. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
3. 3

   Lightly grease griddle. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. If desired, serve with maple syrup and chopped walnuts.
4. 4

   Freeze option: Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in a freezer container. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375° oven until heated through, 5-10 minutes. Or, place 2 pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high until heated through, 45-90 seconds.