Pumpkin Pancakes

Siya rout March 28, 2023

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin pancakes are the ultimate fall breakfast recipe Buttery, fluffy pancakes packed with flavor from pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.

A tall stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes is a great way to start any morning! But, if you're looking for a new spin on a classic breakfast recipe, this pumpkin version of pancakes is a great way to mix things up.

This pumpkin pancake recipe is truly the perfect fall breakfast You'll get the same airy, buttery texture you do from regular air cream, but with pumpkin pie spice! You'll love how the house is filled with the smell of pumpkin pie spice while cooking this pancake recipe.

These pumpkin flavored pancakes are great after Thanksgiving to use up a can of leftover pumpkin They'll get rave reviews from the whole family and aren't hard to whip up! Serve these perfect pumpkin pancakes with classic maple syrup, whipped cream, or Nutella.

If you have a large group at home, you can double up on the pancake recipe To keep finished pancakes warm while others cook, you can place a stack of pancakes on an oven-safe plate. Then put them in the oven at 200 degrees When you have finished all the pancakes, you can take them out to serve together

How to Make Pumpkin Pancakes

Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt into a large bowl. You want to make sure to sift the flour mixture well so there aren't too many lumps.

Wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, milk, canned pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, and brown sugar. Continue whisking until the pumpkin mixture is nice and smooth

Pancake Batter: Mix the dry ingredients together Be careful not to over mix Let the pancake batter sit for 5 minutes before starting to cook it It is important to let the batter sit to get fluffy pancakes

Cook: While the dough is sitting, turn your griddle so that the cooking surface is ready. Use butter or cooking spray to prepare the griddle, if you don't have a stick griddle. Scoop the pancake batter onto the griddle with a cup Keep it on medium heat so that they don't burn When the batter starts to bubble on top, flip the pancake over and cook for 20 seconds or until it is golden brown on both sides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there real pumpkins in pumpkin pancakes?

Yes! Using canned pumpkin puree, these pumpkin pancakes have a delicious natural pumpkin flavor without any artificial ingredients. Real pumpkin also keeps these pancakes nice and moist

Can I use fresh pumpkin for pumpkin pancakes?

You can make your own pumpkin puree from fresh pumpkin to use in baking and cooking recipes. Small to medium sized sugar pumpkins work well for this Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and strings, and place cut side down in a baking dish, covered with foil. Bake at 375 for 90 minutes or until a paring knife inserts easily. Allow the meat to cool before removing it to clean or puree it with a food processor

What is the best pan for cooking pancakes?

A flat, heavily greased griddle or your largest flat skillet will give the best results for pancakes Even if your pan or griddle is nonstick, use a small amount of butter to prevent the pancakes from sticking. Keep the temperature hot enough so that the pancake sears when the batter is poured in, but not so hot that the butter starts to burn. It also gives them a nice golden brown finish and crispy buttery edges that taste amazing

How do I make gluten free pumpkin pancakes?

To make this recipe gluten-free friendly, substitute wheat flour for your favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour. You can also use almond or coconut flour, or a gluten-free pancake or baking mix if you're on a spoon. Check if your mixture already contains baking powder and reduce the additional baking powder accordingly

Key Ingredients in Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin: Canned pumpkin puree is readily available at the grocery store, especially in the fall. Look for pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, that will already be spiced and other ingredients added.

Dry Ingredients: Homemade pancakes are so easy because they use pantry staples you already have on hand, like all-purpose flour, spices, and salt.

Pumpkin Pie Spice: You can use store bought or make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice. If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, use ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ½ teaspoon each ground almonds, ground ginger, and allspice.

Vinegar: The secret ingredient to fluffy pancakes is a splash of vinegar on the rice. It mimics the same reaction as when you use buttermilk in pancakes In this case, 2 tablespoons is enough to react with baking powder to make light and fluffy pancakes.

Brown Sugar: Brown sugar is the perfect sweetener for pumpkin pancakes, as its caramel molasses flavor pairs perfectly with the warm pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup topping.

Variations on Pumpkin Pancakes

Toppings: There are plenty of delicious toppings you can use on fresh pumpkin pancakes. Along with the maple syrup, you can spread some butter and cinnamon sugar on top You can also use Cool Whip, chocolate sauce, or cinnamon syrup

Spices: Try mixing in some extra warm spices in pancake butter with pumpkin spice for some extra fall flavor. 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon almonds, or 1 additional teaspoon ground cloves will all add lots of delicious flavor. You can use more or less of any of the classic spices depending on your taste.

Flour: You can make wheat pancakes using wheat flour instead of 2 cups of all-purpose flour Or, add oat flour, almond flour, or coconut flour for gluten-free pancakes.

Milk: Use buttermilk instead of whole milk and omit the vinegar to make delicious pumpkin buttermilk pancakes. For a dairy-free version you can use an alternative milk such as almond milk or oat milk

Chocolate Chips: Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes by folding 1-1 ½ cups of chocolate chips into the batter. You can garnish with mini chocolate chips on top

Halloween Candy Pancakes: Make your pumpkin pancakes extra festive for the spooky season by mixing in M&Ms, Reese's Pieces, or sliced peanut butter cups, Snickers, Kit Kats, Crunch Bars, or Butterfingers candy. This is a fun way to use up extra trick-or-treat candy.

Nuts: If you're looking for some nice crunchy texture in your pumpkin pancakes, add 1 cup chopped nuts to the batter. Pecans and pumpkin go together naturally If you prefer, you can also use chopped almonds, almonds, or peanuts

Pumpkin Cranberry Pancakes: Add ½ cup dried cranberries to add a chewy sweet bite to pumpkin pancakes.

How to Store Pumpkin Pancakes

Serve: Pumpkin pancakes can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours Cover with a paper towel to absorb moisture or keep warm in an oven until ready to serve.

Store: Let the pancakes cool and then store them in a Ziploc bag or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Freeze: You can also freeze pumpkin pancakes for up to 3 months Thaw them in the refrigerator and then heat them in a 350 degree oven