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Easy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Soft, fluffy pancakes made with buttermilk, pumpkin and flavoured with pumpkin spice. These pancakes are quick and easy. They make a large enough batch to serve a family or freeze some to have for breakfast throughout the week. They are the perfect fall pancake.

Pumpkin pancakes stacked on a plate topped with butter, syrup and chopped pecans.
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Pancakes are one of my favourite breakfast foods. I love them because they are easy to make, use simple ingredients, and can be made in so many flavour combinations.

These pumpkin spice pancakes use canned pumpkin, buttermilk and the added flavour of pumpkin spice. They are light, fluffy, and super moist. And they are perfect for fall.

This recipe will make between 12-18 pancakes, depending on how big you like them. They keep well in the fridge for a few days, but can be kept in the freezer for months, which makes them nice for a quick, weekday breakfast. Just pop them in the toaster and off you go.

Stack of pancakes with wedge cut out topped with butter and syrup.

Why We Love This Recipe

It’s quick – This is a quick pancake recipe. It takes only a few minutes to whip up the batter and you don’t need to let it rest before cooking the pancakes.

It’s easy – The recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. You should be able to find what you need at any grocery store.

It freezes well – These pancakes freeze well making them a great recipe to prepare on the weekend so you can have pancakes throughout the week. Just pop them in the toaster to reheat, just like you would frozen waffles. The air fryer works great too!

Ingredients

To make these pancakes you will need:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Sugar, granulated and brown
  • Pumpkin pie spice
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Buttermilk

Pro Tip – This recipe calls for canned pumpkin, not to be confused with pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling could be used, but you will want to adjust the spices accordingly.

Ingredients for pumpkin pancakes.

Instructions

Begin by mixing the dry ingredients in a large bowl, then set the bowl aside.

Next mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl, reserving ½ cup of the buttermilk. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently whisk to combine.

Add the reserved buttermilk a little at a time until you get the consistency you are looking for. I like a thicker pancake, but if you like thinner pancakes, add more buttermilk.

Now you will pour your batter onto a hot griddle. I like to use about ¼ cup of batter per pancake, but you can make them as big or small as you like.

Cook until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook for about another minute or two, depending how thick your pancakes are.

Remove from the griddle and serve as desired.

Either a stove top or electric griddle can be used for this recipe. When using a stove top griddle be sure the pan is centred over the burner and watch the temperature carefully. If you find the pancakes getting too brown, turn down the heat and remove the griddle from the stove for a minute before continuing to avoid burning the pancakes.

Syrup being poured on a stack of pancakes.

Serving Suggestions

My favourite way to eat these pancakes is topped with butter, real maple syrup and chopped pecans.

But you could top them with whipped cream, apples, or even a cream cheese drizzle.

I also love to have my pumpkin pancakes with sweet cinnamon butter.

FAQS

How can I store leftover pancakes?

Leftover pancakes will keep for a few days in the fridge, or months in the freezer. In the fridge, you can store the in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.

In the freezer, layer them with piece of wax or parchment paper between the pancakes and store either in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

How can I reheat leftover pancakes?

Leftover pancakes can be heated in the toaster, oven, or even the air fryer.

To reheat in the oven place them on a baking sheet, wrap with aluminum foil and heat at 350°F for about 10 mintues. In the air fryer just place them in the basket at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.

Pancakes served with a glass of orange juice and maple syrup and pecans on the side.

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Recipe

Pumpkin pancakes stacked on a plate topped with butter, syrup and chopped pecans.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Soft and fluffy pumpkin pancakes. The perfect fall breakfast
4.50 from 2 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 18 Pancakes
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Deanna

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ Cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie mix
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 – 2 Cups buttermilk

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice.  Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin, eggs, vanilla and 1.5 cups of the buttermilk.  Add to dry ingredients and whisk together.  Add remaining ½ cup buttermilk in small amounts until you reach the consistency you like.  Batter should be quite thick, but slightly runny.  If you like thinner pancakes, add more buttermilk until you reach the consistency you prefer. 
  • Preheat a griddle on med-high heat and lightly coat with butter.
  • Spoon batter onto griddle, approximately ¼ cup per pancake, unless you want larger pancakes.
  • Cook until you see bubbles forming on the top, then gently flip and cook 1-2 minutes longer.
  • Serve topped with butter, maple syrup, and chopped pecans, if desired.

Notes

Either a stove top or electric griddle can be used for this recipe. When using a stove top griddle be sure the pan is centred over the burner and watch the temperature carefully. If you find the pancakes getting too brown, turn down the heat and remove the griddle from the stove for a minute before continuing to avoid burning the pancakes.
See FAQs in post for storage and reheating tips. 

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg

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Jamie

Monday 18th of October 2021

I made these over the weekend and my family loved it! We drizzled on extra cinnamon maple syrup and served with some apple slices.

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