Pumpkin Pancakes
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. Light and fluffy with crisp edges, these spiced pumpkin pancakes are the perfect fall weekend breakfast. Leaves changing, nights cooling down—are you feeling those pumpkin vibes yet? It’s time to whip up these light and fluffy pumpkin pancakes with deliciously crisp edges. They scream fall with every bite and pair perfectly with your morning coffee. They’re also an excellent way to use up that leftover pumpkin purée from your fall baking projects. Since the pancakes freeze well, I suggest making a double batch over the weekend to make weekday breakfasts a breeze. Craving more pancake goodness? Try my banana pancakes, blueberry pancakes, or ricotta pancakes. Or go the classic route with my go-to breakfast pancake recipe, a family favorite I’ve been making for decades. What you’ll Need To Make Pumpkin Pancakes Step-by-Step Instructions Begin by combining the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. I always add the ingredients in neat little piles in case I lose track of what I’m doing. Whisk until well combined and set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and melted butter. Whisk in the milk. Then whisk in the eggs and maple syrup. Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture. And whisk until just smooth. Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat and coat with vegetable oil. Drop the batter from a large spoon and cook until the puffy and bubbling on top and golden and crisp on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook the pumpkin pancakes until the bottom is golden, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately with maple syrup or keep warm in the oven while you cook the remaining pancakes. Enjoy! You May Also Like RecipeComments (199)Add Comment Recipe Comments (199) Add Comment Ingredients 1½ cups all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup pure pumpkin (such as Libby’s) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving Vegetable oil, for cooking 1½ cups all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup pure pumpkin (such as Libby’s) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving Vegetable oil, for cooking Instructions Preheat the oven to 200°F and set a rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and melted butter. Whisk in the milk, followed by the eggs and maple syrup. Add the flour mixture and whisk until smooth. If the batter seems too thick, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of milk. Do not over-mix. Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat and coat lightly with vegetable oil. Drop about ¼ cup batter from a small ladle or large spoon and cook until the puffy and bubbling on top and golden and crisp on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the bottom is golden, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately with maple syrup or place on the prepared baking sheet to keep warm in the oven until all of the pancakes are ready. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, place a sheet of parchment or wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Wrap the stack of pancakes tightly in aluminum foil or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag. To reheat, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until hot. Preheat the oven to 200°F and set a rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and melted butter. Whisk in the milk, followed by the eggs and maple syrup. Add the flour mixture and whisk until smooth. If the batter seems too thick, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of milk. Do not over-mix. Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat and coat lightly with vegetable oil. Drop about ¼ cup batter from a small ladle or large spoon and cook until the puffy and bubbling on top and golden and crisp on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the bottom is golden, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately with maple syrup or place on the prepared baking sheet to keep warm in the oven until all of the pancakes are ready. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, place a sheet of parchment or wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Wrap the stack of pancakes tightly in aluminum foil or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag. To reheat, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until hot. Pair with Nutrition Information Powered by Per serving (12 servings) Serving size: 1 pancake Calories: 143 Fat: 7 g Saturated fat: 3 g Carbohydrates: 17 g Sugar: 4 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 3 g Sodium: 143 mg Cholesterol: 41 mg Per serving (12 servings) Serving size: 1 pancake Calories: 143 Fat: 7 g Saturated fat: 3 g Carbohydrates: 17 g Sugar: 4 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 3 g Sodium: 143 mg Cholesterol: 41 mg This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. See more recipes: Breakfast & BrunchFreezer-FriendlyMake-AheadPancakes, Waffles & French ToastAmerican Breakfast & Brunch Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast American