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Easy homemade pumpkin pancakes for your next breakfast! Not only for the fall, this recipe has lots of warming spices, enjoy in the morning, on the go or put in your kids lunchbox.
These pancakes are fluffy, moist and so full of fall flavors. I am excited each time i make them, so kitchen smells fantastic and that bright color make you feel a little bit happier on a cold gloomy morning. Pumpkin is available is stores all year around, which make it very easy to cook this pancakes any time you want.
Recipe ingredients
Flour: Gives structure and makes the pancakes fluffy.
Brown Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and a bit of richness.
Baking Powder: Helps the pancakes rise, making them light and fluffy.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix: Adds warm, cozy fall flavors with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Milk: Makes the batter smooth and keeps the pancakes moist.
Pumpkin Puree: Adds real pumpkin flavor and makes the pancakes moist and soft.
Egg: Binds everything together and adds a little lift.
Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture, keeping the pancakes tender.
All the ingredients are very simple and most of them could be easily found in every house. Make sure you use a high quality pumpkin pure that has only one ingredient in it- pumpkin.
Pumpkin pancakes step by step
To make pumpkin pancakes, start by combining the dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir these together until evenly mixed. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, egg, and vegetable oil until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and gently fold them together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this keeps the pancakes light and fluffy.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour a small amount of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for a few minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining batter, and serve your pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup, whipped cream, or extra pumpkin spice. Enjoy your cozy, fall-inspired breakfast!
Expert tips
For the fluffiest and most flavorful pumpkin pancakes, here are some expert tips:
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make pancakes tough instead of tender.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking. This allows the baking powder to activate, giving you fluffier pancakes.
- Use room-temperature ingredients if possible. This helps the batter mix more evenly, giving a better texture to the pancakes.
- Test the skillet’s heat before cooking. A few drops of water should sizzle and evaporate quickly, but the pan shouldn’t be smoking hot. Medium heat is best to ensure the pancakes cook through without burning.
- For even-sized pancakes, use a ladle or measuring cup to pour the batter. This keeps the pancakes consistent and makes flipping easier.
- Flip the pancakes only once, and wait until you see bubbles forming and the edges look set. Flipping too soon or too often can flatten the pancakes.
- If you love extra pumpkin flavor, sprinkle a little extra pumpkin pie spice on top of the batter right after pouring it into the skillet for a warm, spiced aroma.
We really love making pancakes in my house and some of my favorites are German pancakes and protein powder pancakes (great for busy mornings!)
What else can i make with pumpkin puree:
- Moist pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin pie recipe
- Vegetarian pumpkin soup
- Pumpkin chocolate chips muffins
- Breakfast pumpkin cookies
I usually make a double batch of pumpkin pancakes and freeze leftovers wrapped in plastic or foil, or add them to my kids lunchboxes.
What are our favorite toppings? We like to drizzle pancakes with some pure maple syrup. If i have whipping cream in the fridge i make fresh whipped cream. Chocolate syrup will be delicious here with some chopped pecans or walnuts.
This is the best pumpkin pancakes recipe that I have being using for years. Enjoy!
Easy pumpkin pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix egg, pumpkin, milk and oil in a medium bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Heat a large frying pan. Melt some butter and scoop about 1/3 of a cup into the pan for each pancake. Cook for about a minute on each side or until you will start seeing little bubbles forming.
- Stack cooked pancakes and top with butter or maple syrup
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