Name: Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1 egg; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ cup melted butter

Jump to Recipe

Pumpkin is a must when it comes to fall although it is delicious all year long. These pumpkin pancakes puff perfect as the cook and they are soft and only slightly sweet. Top these pancakes however you like and then dig in!

Pancakes are the quintessential breakfast food! Everyone loves pancakes; they are easy, fun, and always good.

When Starbucks breaks out their Pumpkin Spice Latte, I break out my pumpkin pancakes! Yes, my friends, it is pumpkin morning, noon, and night (pancakes for dinner is one of the best things ever).

By the time Thanksgiving comes around my family will be sick of pumpkin because these pancakes will no doubt make a regular appearance.

What Do I Need To Make Pumpkin Pancakes?

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Granulated sugar
Pumpkin pie spice
Canned Pumpkin Puree
Egg
Milk
Vanilla
Butter

How To Make Pumpkin Pancakes

STEP ONE – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.

STEP TWO – In a large measuring cup, whisk together egg, milk, pumpkin, and vanilla.

STEP THREE – Slowly fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Stir in pumpkin pie spice and melted butter.

STEP FIVE – Heat a griddle over medium heat. Coat pan with a little butter and place about ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the griddle (working with only a few pancakes at a time). Cook until the pancakes are golden brown on the bottom, flip and cook the second side until the pancakes are golden and heated through.

Why Are My Pumpkin Pancakes Gooey?

If your pancakes are gooey, there could be a couple of things going on. First of all, make sure that you do not add extra liquid, that could keep your pancakes from forming properly.

Secondly, make sure that you allow your pancakes to brown fully on the first side before turning over to cook the second side. These pancakes are thick and fluffy which makes it easy to monitor the centers for doneness.

How To Serve Pumpkin Pancakes?

These pancakes don’t need much! Serve your stacks with maple syrup, chopped pecans, extra cinnamon, chocolate chips, Nutella or whipped cream!

Pumpkin Pancake Recipe Tips

I used granulated sugar for this recipe, but you can use brown sugar if you’d like.
Try adding a little more pumpkin pie spice! If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and nutmeg will work just fine.
I will often use non-stick spray to coat my pan. Regardless of what you use, watch your pan closely, the butter or the spray can cause your pancakes to burn quickly,

These pancakes are thick, you won’t notice the “holes” that you get when it is time to flip ordinary pancakes, therefore you need to watch your pancakes and check for doneness as they cook.
This batter can handle add-ins, try stirring in chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, or nuts!

This delicious recipe is one of my favorites! These pancakes are light and fluffy and full of fall flavors. They make mornings so much tastier!