Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes

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These fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes are the perfect cozy breakfast for fall! Made with real pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and brown sugar, they’re soft, fluffy, and packed with all of those pumpkin spice flavors we look forward to every autumn.

Whether you’re planning a slow Saturday morning breakfast, looking for something special to make for the kids before heading to the pumpkin patch, or putting together a festive fall brunch, this easy pumpkin pancake recipe is one you’ll want to make all season long.

Top them with butter and maple syrup for a classic breakfast, or go all out with whipped cream, chopped pecans, and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Pancakes

These homemade pumpkin pancakes are surprisingly easy to make and only take about 30-40 minutes from start to finish- it goes faster if you are working on a griddle rather than cooking in batches.

The pumpkin puree adds both flavor and moisture to the pancakes, while pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon give them plenty of warm fall flavor. A combination of brown sguar and granulated sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness without making the pancakes overly sweet.

Best of all, this recipe makes about 12 pancakes, so there’s plenty for the whole family.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make these easy pumpkin pancakes:

• All purpose flour– the base of our pancake batter
• Baking powder– helps make the pancakes light and fluffy
• Salt– balances out the sweetness and brings out the other flavors
• Pumpkin pie spice– gives the pancakes their signature warm pumpkin spice flavor
• Cinnamon– we add a little extra cinnamon in addition to the pumpkin pie spice
• Brown sugar– adds sweetness along with a hint of caramel-like flavor
• Granulated sugar– adds a little extra sweetness
• Vanilla extract– compliments the pumpkin and warm spices
• Pumpkin puree– be sure to use pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling
• Eggs– helps everything bind together
• Butter– melted butter makes these pancakes rich and delicious
• Milk– brings the batter together and gives it the right consistency

How to Make Pumpkin Pancakes

Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Set the dry ingredients aside.

Step 2: In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and milk until everything is well combined.

Step 3: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Gently fold everything together until just combined.

Be careful not to overmix your pancake batter. It’s perfectly fine if you can still see some lumps in the batter.

Step 4: Let the pancake batter rest for about 5 minutes. While it rests, heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Lightly coat the cooking surface with a nonstick spray if needed.

Step 5: Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot skillet or griddle for each pancake.

Step 6: Cook the pancakes for about 4 minutes on the first side, or until the edges begin to set and there are bubbles rising to the top of the pancake.

Step 7: Flip and cook for another few minutes, until the second side is golden and the pancake is cooked through.

Repeat with the remaining batter.

Pumpkin Pancake Toppings

Maple syrup and butter are always delicious, but there are so many fun ways to dress up pumpkin pancakes.

Try topping yours with whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for a pumpkin pie-inspired breakfast. Chopped pecans or walnuts add a little crunch, while caramel sauce makes them an extra-decadent fall treat, borderlining dessert.

You could also add mini chocolate chips, cinnamon butter, powdered sugar, or even a few candied pecans.

For a fall brunch, set out several toppings and let everyone build their own stack.

Tips for the Best Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes

The most important tip for fluffy pancakes is don’t overmix the batter. Once you combine the wet and dry ingredients, fold them together just until you don’t see any large streaks of dry flour. Lumps are completely normal.

Letting the batter sit for about five minutes before cooking also gives the baking powder a chance to start working.

You’ll also want to make sure your skillet is hot before adding the first pancake, but avoid getting it too hot. If the outside of your pancake browns before the center has time to cook, lower the heat slightly.

Because pumpkin pancake batter is thicker and more moist than traditional pancake batter, these pancakes may take a little longer to cook through.

Can I Use Pumpkin Pie Filling?

For this recipe you’ll want to use 100% pure pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin pie filling already contains sugar and spices, so using it would change both the sweetness and spice levfel of the finished pancakes. Plus, it’s meant for pie, so the texture would be quite different as well.

Canned pumpkin puree works perfectly, but you can also use homemade pumpkin puree if you have some on hand.

Can You Make Pumpkin Pancakes Ahead of Time?

Yes! These pumpkin pancakes are great for meal prep.

Allow leftover pancakes to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to eat them, reheat the pancakes in the microwave or toaster oven until warmed through.

You can also freeze pumpkin pancakes. Place cooled pancakes in a freezer-safe container or bag with parchment paper between the layers to keep them from sticking together.

Then you can pull out just a few pancakes at a time whenever you need a quick fall breakfast.

Easy Fall Breakfast

These fluffy pumpkin pancakes are such a fun way to bring pumpkin season to the breakfast table. They’re filled with real pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and just enough sweetness to make them feel special without turning breakfast into a dessert.

Serve them warm with plenty of butter and maple syrup, or add your favorite toppings, and you’ve got the perfect cozy breakfast for a crisp fall morning.

More fun Pumpkin Recipes

Homemade Pumpkin Syrup– great for coffee, desserts, and more.

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte– SO easy- make your own from home.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate– the perfect indulgent fall treat!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread– we make this every fall, it is delicious.

Then, check out these 20 Pumpkin Breakfast ideas!

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