Description
Warm, spiced, and fluffy pancakes made with real pumpkin puree and a cozy blend of autumn spices. Perfect for a comforting fall breakfast.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free substitute)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil)
Butter or oil for cooking
Optional: maple syrup & toasted pecans for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges are set.
- Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep pancakes warm on a plate or in a low oven while cooking the rest.
- Serve hot with maple syrup and toasted pecans if desired.
Notes
Swap pumpkin puree with mashed sweet potato for a different flavor.
Add chocolate chips or cream cheese for an indulgent twist.
Enhance the spice with a pinch of ground cloves or allspice.
Use gluten-free baking mix for a gluten-free version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze with parchment between pancakes.
Reheat in a toaster, skillet, or directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg