Make light and spiced pumpkin pancakes quickly for a satisfying fall breakfast that everyone enjoys.
Author:sarahthompson
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:15 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:About 10 pancakes 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the griddle
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. The batter should be thick.
Heat a lightly buttered griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You know the first side is done when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip carefully.
Cook the second side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For thicker pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
To freeze: Cool pancakes completely, then stack them between sheets of parchment paper in a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or microwave.
Adjust spice amounts to your preference for a stronger pumpkin spice flavor.