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Pumpkin Spice Pancake Recipe

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Published: Aug 31, 2022 by Andrea + Stef ·

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Thick and fluffy fall flavored pancakes that are packed with pumpkin and warm spices. Made from scratch, these pumpkin spice pancakes are a step above the rest!
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maple syrup running over a stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with butter
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There is just simply no better breakfast than pumpkin pancakes topped with butter and drenched in sweet maple syrup. These thick and fluffy fall flavored pancakes only take 5 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes to cook. Our easy pumpkin spice pancake recipe uses only household staples, is completely made from scratch and tastes so much better than any store bought pancake mix. Serve this homemade comfort food breakfast with crispy bacon and your favorite breakfast beverage.

Table of Contents

  • Why You’ll Love This
  • Ingredients
  • Andrea says….
  • Instructions
  • Stef says….
  • Recommended Tools
  • Recipe Tips
  • More Breakfast Recipes:
  • How To Store
  • Common Questions
  • Pumpkin Spice Pancake Recipe
syrup being poured over a stack of pumpkin pancakes
maple syrup running over a stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with butter

Why You’ll Love This

  • Notable: thick and pillowy pumpkin spice pancakes that combine all your favorite fall flavors of pumpkin and warming spices, the perfect autumn breakfast
  • Main Ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin spice, butter, egg, vanilla extract, milk, pumpkin puree
  • Cooking Method: stovetop
  • Cooking Time: 5 minutes to prepare. 5-10 minutes to cook pancakes.
  • Pairs well with: Drizzle of some warm maple syrup. Serve crispy bacon on the side.
  • Diets: vegetarian
  • Special Equipment Needed: skillet, mixing bowl, cooking spatuala
fork stabbing stack of pumpkin  spice pancakes.
fork stabbing a stack of pumpkin pancakes

Ingredients

You may have all of these easy pumpkin pancake ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe.

  • Pantry Ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree
  • Refrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: butter, milk, egg
  • Spices: salt, pumpkin spice

Andrea says….

We tested this spiced pumpkin pancake recipe to make sure they’re light and fluffy with just the right balance of pumpkin and pumpkin spice. We used whole milk for this recipe. If you have it, I highly recommend using it!

ingredients for pumpkin spice pancake recipe.

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love pumpkin, try these Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook pumpkin pancakes from scratch on the stovetop, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos.

dry ingredients for pumpkin spice pancake recipe in a mixing bowl.
adding wet ingredients to spiced pumpkin pancake batter.

MAKE BATTER: Firstly, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin spice in a large bowl. Then add melted butter, lightly beaten egg, vanilla, milk and pumpkin puree to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

finished pumpkin spice pancake batter.
raw pancake in a skillet.

COOK: Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Then pour ¼ cup of batter into the hot skillet. Only flip the pancake when the bubbles in the center of the pancake begin to pop. Remove from the skillet when both sides are golden brown.

cooked pumpkin pancake in a skillet
maple syrup running over a stack of pumpkin spice pancakes topped with butter.

SERVE: Serve immediately with butter and warm maple syrup.

Stef says….

Pancakes are a weekend breakfast staple in our family. However, there are mornings when making lots of individual pancakes just seems too much work. Those mornings I go right for my amazingly delicious German Oven Pancakes. Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes prep time, and everyone still gets to enjoy pancake heaven!

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love making the best pancakes from scratch then you’ll love Andrea’s Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes. These delicious fall pancakes turn out incredibly fluffy and you can even add chocolate chips! Or try these Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins. They’re made with refrigerator crescent dough and turn out really delicious.

Recommended Tools

Skillet — We love making our pancakes in a skillet on the stovetop but you can also use a griddle or electric griddle to cook your pancakes.

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best homemade pumpkin pancakes.

  • Tip: Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree. We do not recommend using pumpkin pie filling for this recipe.
  • Tip: Do not overmix the batter. Only mix until the batter is just combined. Overmixing makes pancakes rubbery.
  • Tip: Keep your skillet over medium heat. If your skillet gets too hot your pancakes will burn on the outside while staying raw on the inside.

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How To Store

Refrigerate: Leftover pumpkin spice pancakes can be stored in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Store pancakes in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. We recommend putting small sheets of parchment paper between the pancakes before freezing. This way you can easily take out individual portions.

Defrosting: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for a couple of hours on the counter. Then reheat in the microwave or a toaster.

stack of pumpkin pancakes on a plate

Common Questions

Is it possible to use pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?

Unfortunately you cannot substitute pumpkin pie filling for the pumpkin puree. The pie filling already has spices and sugar added and would therefore add too much spice and sweetness to the pancakes. Moreover, other pie filling additives might cause the pancakes to not cook properly.

What is pumpkin pie spice?

Most popular pumpkin pie spice brands are a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves and ground allspice. Pumpkin pie spice combines all your favorite fall dessert flavors into one spice mix.

Can I keep these pancakes warm for late risers?

Of course. Finish cooking pumpkin pancakes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Keep them in a 200ºF preheated oven until ready to serve.

What kind of syrup tastes best with these pancakes?

We love serving pancakes with pure maple syrup. Moreover, we recommend warming the maple syrup as it keeps the pancakes warm longer compared to syrup that comes straight out of the fridge.

How can I store leftover canned pumpkin?

A 15 oz can of pumpkin puree generally holds just shy of 2 cups. As you only need a ⅓ cup of pumpkin puree for this recipe, we recommend freezing leftovers in case you are not planning on using it right away. Take a look at your favorite pumpkin recipes and measure out leftover pumpkin puree according to needed amounts. Then freeze in freezer safe containers. Just pull out the frozen pumpkin puree the night before you are planning on using it and let thaw overnight.

Can I make pumpkin pancakes using pancake mix?

Yes! If you don’t want to make this spiced pumpkin pancake recipe from scratch, try our pumpkin pancake recipes using pancake mix.

maple syrup running over a stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with butter
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Pumpkin Spice Pancake Recipe

Author Andrea + Stef

Course breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
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Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • cooking spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice and salt.
    dry ingredients for pumpkin pancakes in a mixing bowl
  • Add butter, egg, vanilla, milk and pumpkin puree. Mix until just combined.
    wet ingredients added to dry pumpkin pancake ingredients
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
  • Pour ¼ cup of pancake mix on skillet.
    raw pancake in a skillet
  • Flip when bubbles in the middle begin to burst.
    cooked pumpkin pancake
  • Cook other side until it’s golden brown.
  • Serve with maple syrup.
    fork stabbing stack of pumpkin pancakes

Notes

  • Do not overmix batter.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1510IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

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