Description
Enjoy the flavors of fall with these easy-to-make pumpkin pancakes. By enhancing your favorite pancake mix with pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, you can whip up a delicious breakfast in no time. Perfect for cozy mornings, these pancakes are both fluffy and full of autumn warmth.
Ingredients
2 cups pancake mix
1 cup pumpkin puree (ensure it’s not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 large eggs
1–2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for added fluffiness)
Instructions
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder (if using).
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent dense pancakes. If the batter is too thick, add a bit more milk; if too thin, sprinkle in a bit more pancake mix.
Heat the Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
Cook Pancakes: For each pancake, pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, approximately 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
Serve: Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or additional pumpkin pie spice.
Notes
Dietary Substitutes:
Dairy-Free: Use almond, coconut, or oat milk.
Vegan: Replace eggs with flaxseed meal (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water per egg) and use plant-based milk.
Gluten-Free: Opt for a gluten-free pancake mix.
Storage: Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster or skillet.
Serving Suggestions: These pancakes pair well with toppings like whipped cream, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Nutritional Information: For detailed nutritional facts, consider using a nutrition calculator based on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used.
Fun Ideas for Kids: Let children help by adding chocolate chips or berries to the batter before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approx. 3-4 pancakes per serving)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin pancakes with pancake mix