Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe – NatashasKitchen.com

These Pumpkin Pancakes are fluffy, easy, and excellent. Try them, and you will never want a boxed mix again. Stock up on pumpkin puree to make these pancakes year-round. They are THAT GOOD.

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Easy Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

These pumpkin pancakes taste like pumpkin pie in pancake form. They’re wonderfully fluffy, delicious, and moist because they have plenty of great pumpkin flavor. As my husband says, “They go down easy.”

We modified our popular (and family favorite) Ricotta Pancakes to make this pumpkin pancake recipe, and a new favorite was born. This recipe is super easy because you can use cold ingredients straight from the refrigerator, so there’s no waiting or prep-ahead. You can enjoy pumpkin pancakes when the craving arrives.

Serve these pumpkin pancakes with a drizzle of real maple syrup and a cup of coffee for the perfect Fall breakfast. Add some Baked Apples or Sauteed Apples on the side if you’re feeling fancy.

The Best Pumpkin Puree for Pancakes

• Canned Pumpkin Puree: We love Libby’s brand pumpkin puree because it is so concentrated in color and tightly packed without excess water. If you use a different brand that is looser, the batter will be thinner, resulting in a flatter pancake that moister inside. Libby’s is still our first choice.
• Homemade Puree: You can use your own (well-drained) homemade pumpkin puree if you have sugar pumpkins on hand, but again, Libby’s works best for this recipe.

How to Make Pumpkin Pancakes:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar.
• Whisk in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, olive oil, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Whisk flour mixture into pumpkin mixture. Rest the pancake batter for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking to produce fluffier pancakes.
• Sautee 2 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown at the edges.

4. Sautee 2 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown at the edges.

When do you flip the pancakes?

The pancakes should sauté for about 2 minutes per side. If they are browning too quickly, reduce the heat. Flip the pancakes when you see bubbles form and pop on the surface of the pancakes. Only flip once. If the pancakes are browning too quickly, reduce the heat to ensure they are cooking through properly.

How to Serve Pumpkin Pancakes

We love to serve pumpkin pancakes with banana slices and drizzled with maple syrup, honey, or top with Whipped Honey Butter which is always a treat. You can also sprinkle on some chopped pecans.

More Pumpkin Recipes You’ll Love

If you love all things pumpkin, these Autumn-favorite pumpkin recipes are a must-try.

Make these pumpkin pancakes once, and you’ll make them over and over. It’s such a cozy and satisfying breakfast.

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Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

These pumpkin pancakes are easy and super fluffy. They taste like pumpkin pie in pancake form.

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people (makes 12 pancakes)

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• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well blended.

• Whisk in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, olive oil and salt.

• In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon then whisk your flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture. Rest the pancake batter for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking to produce fluffier pancakes.

• Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add just enough oil to lightly coat the surface, or use cooking spray. Spoon batter into the pan (about 2-3 Tbsp per pancake). Sautee on the first side until bubbles form and pop on top, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed. Serve warm with maple syrup.

*Some pumpkin purees are thicker than others. If pancake batter appears too thick, you can add 2-4 Tbsp extra buttermilk. 

205kcal Calories30g Carbs6g Protein7g Fat1g Saturated Fat1g Polyunsaturated Fat4g Monounsaturated Fat0.01g Trans Fat56mg Cholesterol181mg Sodium396mg Potassium2g Fiber7g Sugar6454IU Vitamin A2mg Vitamin C159mg Calcium2mg Iron

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Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The pumpkin pancake recipe and photos were updated in November 2024 to make the pancakes even fluffier and easier.