Pumpkin Pancakes
Light, fluffy pumpkin pancakes infused with warm spices — an easy seasonal breakfast that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for cozy mornings or brunch.
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Servings: 4 servings (about 8–10 pancakes)
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 190 g
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup milk 240 ml, dairy or plant-based
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 120 g
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl whisk the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, melted butter (or oil) and vanilla until smooth and slightly loose.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined — batter should be slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing.
- If using mix-ins (pecans or chocolate chips), fold them in now so they’re evenly distributed.
- Let the batter rest for 3–5 minutes while you preheat the pan; this helps the baking powder activate and creates fluffier pancakes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with butter or oil; a piece of batter should sizzle when added.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the hot surface, leaving space between each pancake for spreading.
- Cook until small bubbles form and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes; check the underside — it should be golden brown.
- Flip gently with a spatula and cook the second side 1–2 minutes until puffed and cooked through; adjust heat if browning too quickly.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and keep loosely covered with foil while finishing the batch to retain heat.
- Serve stacks with butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, toasted nuts or a dusting of cinnamon sugar as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g