Description
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes are the ultimate fall-inspired breakfast. Soft, thick, and warmly spiced, each bite brings the richness of pumpkin purée and the cozy aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with maple syrup, fruit, or a dollop of cream, these pancakes are as perfect for lazy weekend mornings as they are for meal prepping your favorite seasonal stack.
Ingredients
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup pumpkin purée
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter or oil for the pan
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, pumpkin purée, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
3. Pour wet mixture into the dry and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes while you heat your skillet.
5. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
6. Scoop ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, 2–3 minutes.
7. Flip and cook the other side for 2 more minutes until golden and cooked through.
8. Transfer to a plate or warm oven, then repeat with remaining batter.
9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, berries, or nuts.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, for the right texture and flavor.
Resting the batter is key to achieving extra fluffy pancakes.
Medium heat works best to prevent overbrowning while ensuring the center cooks through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin pancakes, fall breakfast, fluffy pancakes, pumpkin recipes