Pumpkin Pancakes

These Pumpkin Pancakes are the perfect sweet and delicious fall breakfast! Made with real buttermilk, pumpkin puree, and topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce, you are not going to be able to resist this pumpkin pancake recipe!

 

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

These Pumpkin Pancakes are such a great fall alternative to our healthy buttermilk pancakes – this recipe is super simple and the pancakes are SO delicious. We make these pancakes often on the weekends and we love enjoying them with fresh fruit (apples or bananas are great!) and maple syrup, but if you’re looking for something a little more decadent, go ahead and enjoy a stack with a swirl of freshly whipped cream and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce!

The pumpkin in these pancakes makes them super moist and dense, but because they’re made with buttermilk, they’re fluffy and airy at the same time! And they’re great the second day too… we usually double the recipe for a big batch and throw a couple in the toaster the next morning for a delicious fall breakfast on the go! Trust us, if you’re into Pumpkin Spice you are going to LOVE these Pumpkin Pancakes!  

Here are a few reasons we love these Pumpkin Pie Pancakes!

1. They are EASY to MAKE: This recipe is easy to follow and ready in only 20 minutes!
2. The recipe is VERSATILE: Add fresh fruit or crushed nuts, top with whipped cream and drizzle, or whatever toppings or add-ins you would like. The serving options are endless!
3. It contains REAL PUMPKIN: The 100% pumpkin added into these pancakes makes them a healthy breakfast or meal option!
4. They’re perfect for THANKSGIVING: We love serving these all fall long, but a holiday breakfast or brunch is the BEST time to serve them!

Follow these tips to make the best tasting pumpkin pie pancakes for any occasion!

Read the recipe in its entirety before you begin, making sure you understand the process and that you have all the ingredients. You can even measure out all the ingredients in advance before you combine them.

Make sure to use fresh baking soda and baking powder, which help the pancakes rise and become fluffy.

Make sure to use a dry measuring cup for flour and don’t pack it down. Use the back end of a knife to level out the flour and get rid of the excess.

Ingredients like milk and eggs combine together to give a smoother texture when they are at room temperature.

When mixing wet and dry ingredients together, mix only until the flour has disappeared. This helps the pancakes stay light and fluffy.

Make sure to mix the batter until the flour is incorporated. If it is under-mixed, the flour clumps will change the consistency and affect the taste.

It is important to use what the recipe calls for. Fresh or canned pumpkin puree has 100% pumpkin. Fresh pumpkin puree would need to be drained so excess liquid isn’t added to the flour mixture. Pumpkin pie filling should not be used as it has added spices and sugar added.

Make sure to preheat the pan to medium heat and spray the pan before baking. Watch the pancakes as you cook them on medium low heat. If it is cooked on too high a heat, the edges will burn before the insides are cooked. If it is cooked on too low of a temperature, they can lack flavour and become too dry.

If you are having trouble with this recipe, follow the solutions we recommend below.

The pancakes can become dense if they are over-mixed so make sure you mix just until the flour is incorporated. Another reason could be that too much liquid was added. Make sure to use a liquid measuring cup for wet ingredients and measure correctly to avoid dense and heavy pancakes.

Don’t add too much pumpkin puree. Too much can make the batter runny, while if the pumpkin is not incorporated properly, the batter can be lumpy, causing the pancakes to cook unevenly.

If the temperature is too high, the pancakes will burn while cooking. Also, if the pancakes are not the same sizes, then smaller ones may cook sooner than larger ones and run the risk of burning. It is important to watch for bubbles to show up and then flip them before the pancakes cook too long.

It is important to use fresh baking soda and baking powder to make sure the pancakes rise properly. Be sure to use buttermilk in this recipe not just regular milk, as the buttermilk helps create the fluffy texture.

You’ll need these items on hand to make these delicious pumpkin spice pancakes (paid links):

• a large bowl
• a medium bowl
• a whisk
• measuring cups and spoons
• a rubber spatula
• a liquid measuring cup
• a non-stick frying pan or electric griddle
• a ladle

You’ll need these ingredients to make this pumpkin spice pancake recipe (paid links):

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 6 tablspoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2/3 cup pureed pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• vegetable oil or cooking spray for frying

Try these add-ins to customize the pancakes to your tastes and preferences.

1. Chocolate Chips – Add in chocolate chips for a sweet twist on this recipe.
2. Pecans – Add in chopped pecans to the batter and sprinkle a few on the top.
3. Banana – Add in mashed banana to the batter for a soft textured pancake.
4. Apple – Chop or grate apple into the batter for the best fall combination: pumpkin and apple!
5. Pumpkin Spice Latte – Add a shot of espresso to the batter for pumpkin spice latte tasting pancakes.

We hope you like this recipe! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite way to enjoy pumpkin spice in the fall?

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• Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Watch the video below to see exactly how we make this fall breakfast recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on our YouTube channel.