Best Pumpkin Pancakes (Fluffy Homemade Recipe)
These Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes are soft, homemade, and packed with cozy pumpkin flavor. They're easy to make in just 20 minutes and topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and walnuts for the ultimate fall breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine, so avoid overmixing.
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Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
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Scoop portions of batter onto the hot skillet to make pancakes about 3 to 4 inches wide.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to set. Flip carefully and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until both sides are golden brown and the centers are cooked through.
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Transfer the pancakes to a serving plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
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Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, chopped walnuts, or your favorite fall toppings.
Recipe Notes
- Don't overmix the batter or the pancakes can become dense.
- Cook over medium heat so the centers cook completely without burning the outside.
- Pumpkin puree works best. Be sure not to use pumpkin pie filling.
- Keep finished pancakes warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batches.
- These pancakes freeze well for quick fall breakfasts throughout the week.