Description
This Pumpkin Pancake Recipe offers a deliciously spiced twist on classic pancakes, featuring pumpkin purée and a warm pumpkin spice blend. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, these fluffy pancakes are easy to make and served best with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all–purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminium-free)
- 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice blend (homemade blend)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted plus more for cooking)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice blend, and salt. Stir until all dry ingredients are well blended.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin purée, egg, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely blended and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently stir until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated but do not overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a nonstick griddle or pan over medium-low heat and melt some butter on the surface to prevent sticking. Pour ⅓ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until small bubbles form on top and the edges become firm. Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancakes are cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes immediately while warm, topped with extra maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use aluminium-free baking powder to avoid any metallic aftertaste.
- Do not overmix the batter; slightly lumpy batter leads to fluffier pancakes.
- If pumpkin spice blend is unavailable, substitute with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Adjust heat if pancakes brown too quickly before cooking through.
- Leftover pancakes can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a toaster or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
