These homemade pumpkin pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat for a crisp fall morning. Made with real pumpkin puree and warm spices, these fluffy pancakes are a delightful way to start your day. Serve them with maple syrup, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings for a truly indulgent breakfast experience. These pancakes are not only easy to make but are also a great way to use up any leftover pumpkin puree from your Thanksgiving feast. Get ready to fall in love with these amazing pumpkin pancakes!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pumpkin pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
Interesting Facts
Pumpkin is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making these pancakes a nutritious choice for breakfast.
Pumpkin puree adds moisture and a subtle sweetness to the pancakes, enhancing their flavor and texture.
The warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves give these pancakes a delightful autumn flavor.
You can make a large batch of these pancakes and freeze the leftovers for a quick and easy breakfast option.
These pancakes can be customized by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins to the batter for extra flavor and texture.