Pumpkin Pancakes
Fluffy, cozy, and spiced just right — these pumpkin pancakes are like fall mornings on a plate. Perfect for brunch, lazy weekends, or whenever you need a warm hug in pancake form.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pancake Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling — we want the real deal
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup milk any kind you like — oat milk works beautifully too
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter plus more for the skillet
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Decorations
- Maple syrup mandatory if you ask me
- Whipped cream
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- A dusting of powdered sugar
- Even a drizzle of caramel sauce if you’re feeling dramatic
Instructions
Make the Batter
- In a big bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Now, slowly combine the wet and dry ingredients. Don’t overmix — a few lumps are totally fine. Overmixing = tough pancakes. We want fluffy.
Heat the Skillet
- Grab a non-stick pan or griddle and heat it over medium. Add a little butter (the sizzling sound? Pure happiness).
Cook the Pancakes
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until you see little bubbles forming on the surface, then flip. Cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
Stack & Serve
- Stack them high, top with butter, and drown in maple syrup. Add pecans, whipped cream, or whatever your heart desires. And don’t forget to take a photo — these pancakes are Instagram-worthy.
Notes
- Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Totally different vibe.
- Don’t overmix the batter — lumps are your friend.
- Keep pancakes warm in the oven at 200°F (95°C) while finishing the batch.
- Want to prep ahead? Mix the dry ingredients the night before.
- For an extra cozy touch, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top right before serving.