Easy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
by Jodi Danen, RD
Bring your love of all things pumpkin to the breakfast table with these easy pumpkin spice pancakes! Ready in under 20 minutes, your whole family will love these healthy pumpkin pancakes.
I love everything about Fall. The weather starts to cool down (finally), apples are a plenty and just about everything you see has been pumpkin spice-ified. Yes, I just made up that word 🙂 But, you know what I am talking about! This time of year, you can find just about everything you could ever imagine with a pumpkin spice flavor. I’m not complaining though, I love pumpkin spice season!
But did you know that pumpkin is actually good for us? Pumpkin has so many health benefits! Pumpkin helps our immune system, it’s collagen-building (woman over 40 here…yes please!) and it’s loaded with Vitamin A and Vitamin C. And that’s just to name a few.
So, while you are baking and cooking all things pumpkin this season, you can feel good about the extra nutrients you are giving your family.
Like these Easy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes.
First of all, I love easy recipes, especially for breakfast. Second, these are pumpkin spice pancakes. Did I mention I love all things pumpkin? YUM.
These easy pumpkin pancakes use simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Feel free to top with maple syrup or fruit for an added touch of sweetness. Top with granola or nuts for a bit of crunch. Or top with maple syrup, fruit and nuts!
Nutrition Tip: Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, which is involved in immune system activity. Just a half-cup of pumpkin has more than 200 percent of daily needs!
Easy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes FAQs
Q: Can I make these pancakes gluten-free?
A: Yes, simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Q: Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?
A: No, pumpkin pie filling contains additional spices and sweeteners that will alter the flavor of the pancakes. Use plain pumpkin puree for best results.
Q: Can I freeze leftover pancakes?
A: Yes, let the pancakes cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or toaster before serving.
Q: Can I use a different type of milk?
A: Yes, you can use any type of milk you prefer, such as almond milk, soy milk, or regular dairy milk.
Q: Can I add mix-ins to the pancake batter?
A: Yes, you can add mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit to the batter before cooking for extra flavor and texture.
Looking for more pumpkin recipes? Here are a few of our other favorite recipes using pumpkin:
- Kid Friendly Pumpkin Spice Latte – this pairs perfectly with these pancakes.
- Apple Pumpkin French Toast Muffins
- Pumpkin Empanadas
- Pumpkin Angel Food Cake
Easy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat griddle or pan to medium heat.
- Whisk pumpkin, milk, egg, oil and almond extract in large bowl. Add flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Stir until incorporated but don’t over mix.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of batter onto pan. Cook 2 minutes, or until edges are cooked and bubble begin to form on top. Flip and cook additional 2 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Top with maple syrup, fruit and/or nuts.
Nutrition
What is one of your favorite pumpkin recipes?
This is VERY thick batter. I followed the recipe. It’s steps away from being bread dough lol! I mean it was good, but a hassle.
Thank you for your feedback! Glad it was still good though 🙂 If you switch it up at all, let us know what you tried and how it turns out!