Rating: 3.55
(80)

Pumpkin Pancakes

October 24, 2023

If autumn had a flavor, it would taste exactly like pumpkin pancakes. Fluffy, golden, and packed with warming spices, these pancakes are the ultimate way to start a crisp fall morning. Whether you’re making a slow weekend brunch or just craving something seasonal and satisfying, pumpkin pancakes are always a good idea.

Made with real pumpkin purée and a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, these pancakes are comforting and flavorful without being too sweet. The pumpkin keeps them extra moist, while the spices bring that cozy, nostalgic aroma that instantly makes you think of crunchy leaves and hot coffee.

The batter comes together quickly—just mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, then gently combine them until just blended. Overmixing can make pancakes dense, so aim for a slightly lumpy batter. Cook on a hot, lightly greased skillet until bubbles form and the edges are set, then flip and finish until golden brown.

Top them with warm maple syrup, a pat of butter, or whipped cream. For an extra treat, try a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or chopped pecans. Pumpkin pancakes also pair beautifully with caramel sauce, yogurt, or even a spoonful of apple butter.

You can easily make them healthier by using whole wheat flour or oat flour, reducing the sugar, or swapping oil for applesauce or Greek yogurt. And if you’re cooking for a crowd, keep pancakes warm in a low oven while you finish the batch.

Pumpkin pancakes are more than just a breakfast, they’re a seasonal ritual. They fill your kitchen with the scent of fall, and they bring smiles to the table, one stack at a time. Whether you’re hosting brunch, meal prepping for the week, or treating yourself to something special, these pancakes deliver the perfect mix of flavor, fluff, and fall magic.

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Pancakes

Besides being incredibly delicious, pumpkin pancakes also offer several health benefits. Pumpkins are rich in vitamin A, which plays a crucial role in supporting good vision, boosting the immune system, and promoting healthy skin.

Pumpkin pancakes are also a great source of dietary fiber, aiding digestion and promoting a feeling of fullness and satisfaction. Additionally, these pancakes contain essential minerals such as potassium and magnesium, which support proper heart function and maintenance of healthy bones.

By using wholesome ingredients and incorporating pumpkin into the pancake batter, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast that is both delightful to the taste buds and beneficial for your well-being.

In conclusion, pumpkin pancakes have gained popularity for a good reason. They offer a unique and delightful culinary experience that captures the essence of the fall season. Not only are these pancakes delicious, but they also provide essential nutrients, making them a healthier alternative to traditional pancakes.

Next time you’re in the mood for a cozy fall brunch, consider whipping up a batch of these fluffy pumpkin pancakes. Your taste buds and your body will thank you!

Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin Pancakes
3.55 from 80 votes
Delicious and fluffy pumpkin pancakes, perfect for a fall brunch.
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg ground
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs large,
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease with cooking spray or melted butter.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to set, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 8gFiber: 3g
Calories: 290kcal
Meal Type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pancake, pancakes, pumpkin
Cooking Method: Fried
Time: <30 Min
Level: Easy
Tried this recipe?Mention @coolinarco or tag #coolinarco!
Join the Conversation
  1. User avatar quincy.pagac77 says:

    3 stars
    I followed the recipe, but my pancakes turned out too dense. What went wrong?

  2. User avatar devona.davis39 says:

    4 stars
    Delish! Perfect for fall. Made them with apple slices on top.

    1. User avatar Russ Pfeffer says:

      5 stars
      Sounds amazing! I love adding apple slices on top too. It really gives it that fall vibe! 🍏

    2. 2 stars
      I dunno, pancakes with pumpkin? Sounds weird to me. Can’t be that good.

  3. 2 stars
    Just ok. I was hoping for more flavor. Next time I might add chocolate chips or something to spice it up.

    1. User avatar Dro'marash says:

      4 stars
      I totally get it! Maybe try adding some vanilla extract or even a pinch of ginger for extra flavor next time. Chocolate chips sound great too!

  4. User avatar Verla Kreiger V says:

    4 stars
    Pumpkin pancakes? Never thought I’d see the day! They were surprisingly good tho.

  5. User avatar Thufir Hawat says:

    4 stars
    I was skeptical about adding pumpkin to pancakes tbh, but these turned out great. They taste like fall on a plate!

  6. 5 stars
    Yum! I added chocolate chips. Best pumpkin pancakes ever!

  7. User avatar sindy.cummings6 says:

    2 stars
    Pancakes turned out flat, what did I do wrong? I didn’t have nutmeg, is that the prob?

  8. User avatar miki.mcclure7 says:

    4 stars
    Soo good, but watch the cooking time, mine burnt a bit on the first try. 😅

  9. 4 stars
    Pumpkin pancakes! 🍂🍁 Great recipe, easy to follow. Thanks!

  10. 5 stars
    These pumpkin pancakes are AMAZING! I made them for breakfast and my whole family loved them. Definitely a 5-star recipe!

  11. User avatar Orange Dartwing says:

    5 stars
    I love fall flavors and these hit the spot! Cinnamon and nutmeg ugh so good!

    1. User avatar eddy.bednar29 says:

      5 stars
      Totally agree! Fall flavors are the best! I can’t wait to try these pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup.

    2. User avatar marquerite.schulist5 says:

      2 stars
      Cinnamon? Nutmeg? Aren’t those spices only good for desserts? I don’t know about putting them in pancakes.

  12. 5 stars
    Yummm! Made these for breakfast today and will be making them again for sure! 😍

  13. User avatar oPandariaNo says:

    1 star
    No such thing as pumpkin pancakes, pancakes are supposed to be plain!

  14. User avatar jona.lemke says:

    4 stars
    Pumpkin + pancakes = fall perfection! Made these for my brunch club and they were a hit. I will make them again, for sure!

    1. 5 stars
      These sound amazing! Can’t wait to try them myself. Pumpkin everything is my jam! 🍂

  15. User avatar Brenton Spencer PhD says:

    3 stars
    I don’t know… I’m skeptical about pumpkin in pancakes. Tried it and it was kinda bland. Gave it a 3 because my kids liked them.

    1. User avatar Falmer Gloomlurker says:

      4 stars
      I totally get that! Sometimes pumpkin can be hit or miss. Maybe try adding more spices or sweetener next time? My kids love them too, so that’s a win!

    2. User avatar Eugenio Cormier says:

      2 stars
      Bland? Really? I thought they were great! You must have done something wrong. Pumpkin is awesome in pancakes!

  16. User avatar sterling.hermann10 says:

    3 stars
    These were alright I guess. Not my favorite but could be worse.

    1. User avatar cordell.boehm16 says:

      3 stars
      Not a fan of pumpkin? I get it, but have you tried adding chocolate chips? Makes them way better!

    2. User avatar camellia.oconnell says:

      4 stars
      I think they’re amazing! Pumpkin pancakes are the best in fall 🍂. Sorry you didn’t enjoy them as much!

  17. User avatar melodi.hudson82 says:

    5 stars
    Perfect for a cozy weekend morning! i added chocolate chips! 😋

  18. User avatar Domenic Bins says:

    2 stars
    Confusing recipe, I’m not good at cooking. Can someone explain the ‘overmix’ part? 2 stars.

  19. 5 stars
    I love pumpkin everything! These pancakes are perfect for fall breakfast. 🥰

  20. 2 stars
    Not the greatest pancakes. I think I prefer my old recipe. These just didn’t do it for me. 😒

  21. User avatar neville.padberg says:

    3 stars
    I don’t like pumpkin. Tried these for my kids, they loved em, but I just can’t.

  22. User avatar amado.bruen says:

    5 stars
    Delish!!! Can’t wait to make them for fall gatherings!

  23. User avatar Collin Lesch says:

    5 stars
    These pancakes are heavenly! So fluffy and delicious!

    1. User avatar mechelle.murray says:

      2 stars
      I tried these and they were not fluffy at all! Kinda dense actually. I don’t know what went wrong. Maybe I messed up?

  24. 3 stars
    Followed the recipe, but they didn’t bubble like you said. Ended up overcooking them. 3 stars 😕

  25. User avatar gustavo.krajcik24 says:

    5 stars
    These pancakes are the bomb! So fluffy and full of flavor. Definitely a recipe I’ll be keeping! 🍁🥞

    1. User avatar kasey.haag45 says:

      5 stars
      Glad you loved them! They really are the best pancakes for fall! 🥰

  26. User avatar kellye.kuhn58 says:

    5 stars
    Best pancake recipe I’ve tried! The pumpkin adds a nice flavor.

  27. User avatar mozell.wintheiser2002 says:

    2 stars
    Not bad, but I prefer regular pancakes. Was hoping for more pumpkin flavor.

  28. User avatar freeman.friesen13 says:

    2 stars
    This sounds nice and all, but isn’t pumpkin just for pie? I think it’s weird in pancakes. 2 stars.

  29. User avatar robt.kirlin71 says:

    5 stars
    Yum! Made these for breakfast and my kids loved them. 10/10 would make again!

  30. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! The pumpkin flavor is perfect and the spices added a warm touch. My family loved them!

    1. User avatar rodger.stark24 says:

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe and my pancakes turned out great! The pumpkin flavor is just 😍. Thank you for sharing!

  31. User avatar fermina.nienow2021 says:

    4 stars
    This recipe is super easy, but can u really make pancakes from pumpkin? Seems odd.

  32. User avatar suspiciousCommentator says:

    2 stars
    I followed the recipe exactly, but they turned out kind of dry. Maybe too much flour? Not sure.

    1. User avatar jin.auer2000 says:

      2 stars
      Dry pancakes? Sounds like you overcooked them or used too much flour. Just be a bit careful with measuring next time.

    2. User avatar neil.hickle says:

      4 stars
      I had the same issue! Maybe try leveling off the flour next time or even reducing it a bit. It’s a delicate balance with pancakes. Good luck!

  33. User avatar wesley.ullrich23 says:

    1 star
    Too many spices! Just my opinion, but I prefer plain ones. Not for me.

  34. User avatar arlinda.kris2 says:

    3 stars
    I tried this, but they turned out kinda dry. Maybe too much flour? I dunno…

  35. User avatar bob.herman69 says:

    4 stars
    I didn’t have nutmeg, so I used allspice instead. They still turned out pretty good! A solid 4 from me.

  36. User avatar dusty.brekke86 says:

    5 stars
    Pancakes, syrup, fall vibes! 🎃🍁 Love it! Will make again! 5!

  37. User avatar terrence.spinka17 says:

    1 star
    I think they taste funny lol. Not for me.

  38. User avatar lawrence.heller says:

    2 stars
    I prefer regular pancakes. Pumpkin isn’t for everyone, you know.

    1. User avatar CTRLplusW says:

      4 stars
      I get what you’re saying, but pumpkin pancakes are actually super tasty! Give ’em a shot! 🥞

    2. User avatar jeraldine.ohara says:

      5 stars
      No way! Pumpkin is great, you’re missing out if you stick to plain pancakes. Try mixing it up!

  39. User avatar clemente.dietrich18 says:

    1 star
    Are you kidding? Too much flour! Mine were dense like bricks! 🙄 1 star!

  40. User avatar tammara.turcotte says:

    1 star
    These tasted like cardboard. I think I messed up. Should I have used fresh pumpkin or something? Not impressed!!

  41. 4 stars
    Can I swap the flour for almond flour? Anyone tried this? 🤷‍♂️

  42. User avatar noe.bogan31 says:

    2 stars
    Meh, they were okay I guess. A bit too much spice for me. Next time I’ll just stick to regular pancakes.

    1. User avatar marg.erdman says:

      4 stars
      I totally get it! The spices can be overwhelming sometimes. Maybe try cutting back on the cinnamon next time? It’s all about finding that balance!

    2. 3 stars
      Regular pancakes are boring tho. These ones are unique! Just need to give them another try, maybe a little less spice this time?

  43. User avatar suspiciousCommentator says:

    5 stars
    Yum!! The spices <3 My house smells so good right now. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect!

  44. User avatar suspiciousCommentator says:

    3 stars
    I followed the recipe but they turned out weird. Maybe I did somethin wrong? 🤔

  45. User avatar alfonzo.batz77 says:

    5 stars
    These pancakes are a game changer! So fluffy and delicious. My family loved them!

    1. User avatar phoebe.langworth94 says:

      5 stars
      I’m so glad to hear that! These pancakes are my go-to for breakfast too. Can’t wait to make them again!

  46. 2 stars
    Too much sugar in this recipe, my kids were hyped up for hours after.

    1. User avatar yuonne.powlowski says:

      4 stars
      I totally get you! I had the same experience, my kids were bouncing off the walls. Maybe less sugar next time?

    2. User avatar tiesha.hyatt10 says:

      2 stars
      Honestly, I didn’t find it to be too sweet. Kids love sugar, what’s the problem? It’s pancakes after all!

  47. User avatar jesus.cremin says:

    5 stars
    These pancakes are absolutely divine! Fluffy and packed with pumpkin flavor. Definitely a 5-star dish!

  48. 3 stars
    Never liked pumpkin stuff, but tried these for my kids. They gobbled them up in seconds! Guess there’s a first for everything!

  49. 5 stars
    Yum! I topped mine with whipped cream and chocolate chips! So good! 🥞❤️ 5 stars from my family!

    1. User avatar tomeka.reinger1965 says:

      5 stars
      Those toppings sound amazing! I love whipped cream. Can’t wait to try this recipe! 😋

    2. 2 stars
      Pumpkin pancakes? Isn’t that just for fall? Not sure if I’m on board with this… 🤔

  50. User avatar collene.olson says:

    5 stars
    SO GOOD!! 🍁 Fluffy and pumpkiny! I didn’t have cloves so I added a lil extra cinnamon. Yum!

  51. User avatar trinidad.ratke11 says:

    3 stars
    Can’t believe how easy this was. I didn’t even have pumpkins so I used sweet potatoes. Close enough?!

    1. 3 stars
      I dunno about that. Pumpkins have a unique flavor. Are you sure sweet potatoes will work?

    2. User avatar yoshie.marks30 says:

      5 stars
      Sweet potatoes?! That’s a creative twist! I bet they taste great too!

  52. 4 stars
    Yummy!! I added chocolate chips and they were amazing! Who cares about tradition? Haha!

  53. User avatar blair.nienow2022 says:

    1 star
    Why would anyone make pumpkin pancakes when regular ones are right there??? 🤨

  54. User avatar rosia.schmidt62 says:

    5 stars
    These pancakes were amazing! So fluffy and flavorful. My family loved them!

3.55 from 80 votes
Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Like 288
Close
Coolinarco.com © Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.
Close
Popular Search: