Pumpkin Pancakes with Warm Maple Syrup Recipe
Delicious and fluffy pumpkin pancakes made with a blend of pumpkin purée and warm spices, perfect for a cozy breakfast in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 8 pancakes)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminium-free)
- 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice blend (homemade blend)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted, plus more for cooking)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice blend, and salt. Stir well until all the dry components are evenly blended.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin purée, egg, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Stir gently until the batter is uniform and no dry flour patches remain, but do not overmix to keep the pancakes tender.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a nonstick griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat. Lightly butter the surface if desired. Pour approximately ⅓ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until small bubbles form on top and the edges start to set. Flip the pancake carefully and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter to make about 8 pancakes.
- Serve: Serve your warm pumpkin pancakes immediately with extra maple syrup or your favorite toppings for a cozy breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use aluminium-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
- Adjust pumpkin spice blend according to your preference for spice intensity.
- Cook pancakes on medium-low heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Additional butter can be used on the griddle for a richer flavor and to prevent sticking.
- These pancakes freeze well; store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or microwave.