Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes with pumpkin puree and warm autumn spices—ideal for a cozy breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 tsp ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until well blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix as a few lumps are acceptable.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, approximately 2–3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or chopped pecans if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These pancakes strike that perfect balance between fluffy and substantial, with just enough pumpkin flavor to feel special without being overwhelming.
  • The recipe comes together in minutes with pantry staples, making even sleepy weekend mornings feel like youve accomplished something magical.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter, even if you see small lumps its better to leave them than end up with tough, rubbery pancakes.
  • The first pancake is almost always a test pancake, so dont worry if it doesnt turn out perfect, as the pan is still finding its ideal temperature.
03 -
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier pancakes, as this allows the baking powder to activate fully and the flour to hydrate.
  • Keep your heat at medium rather than high, as the sugar content in these pancakes can cause them to brown too quickly before cooking through.
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