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    Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes

    Published: Sep 24, 2024 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 1 Comment

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    Satisfy your Fall cravings with these delicious Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes. Made with real pumpkin puree and warm spices, these fluffy pancakes are the perfect way to start your day. Top with some butter and maple syrup, or enjoy on their own, these easy pumpkin pancakes are a cozy start to your day!

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    With Fall being my most favorite season of the year, I enjoy all things pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and more! Nothing screams comfort food more than a slice of warm pumpkin bread, or an apple spice cookie, pumpkin donuts, cinnamon coffee cake, and of course, the star of the season, these Pumpkin Spice Pancakes! So easy to make, fluffy, and the perfect amount of warm spice throughout. I prefer mine on their own, whereas my kids love theirs with far too much syrup. My husband recently tried his with a bit of local honey and said it was delicious too. However you serve these pancakes, they are sure to be a new Fall favorite!

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    • Why You’ll Love these Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes
    • Ingredient Notes for making Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How to make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
    • How to make Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
    • Tips for Success
    • Storing Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes
    • What to make with the remaining pumpkin puree
    • More Breakfast Recipes to try
    • Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

    Why You’ll Love these Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes

    • NO box mixed needed– using only a few simple ingredients, these pumpkin pie pancakes come together entirely from scratch. No box mixed needed.
    • Quick and Easy– you can have the pancake batter ready to go in under 10 minutes! To save on time, you can prepare the pancake mix earlier in the same day and store covered in the refrigerator.
    • Enjoyable any time of the day– whether you start your day with these pancakes, enjoy as a lunch option, or have a tasty breakfast dinner, these are the ultimate Fall treat any time!
    • Freezer friendly– if you have leftover pancakes, place them in your freezer and use them as a grab and go option on busy mornings.

    a stack of pumpkin pie spice pancakes on a plate.

    Ingredient Notes for making Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes

    Below is a brief overview of what you need for this recipe. To see full recipe, scroll below to printable recipe card.

    • Buttermilk– this gives the pancakes their moistness. See substitution below if you don’t have any on hand.
    • Pumpkin Puree- I use Libby’s canned pumpkin puree, make sure it isn’t pumpkin pie filling.
    • Eggs– binds the ingredients and adds to fluffy texture. Use two large eggs.
    • Butter– I use unsalted butter to control the sodium level, salted butter works too.
    • Vanilla Extract– adds to the warm, sweetness throughout.
    • Flour– you will want to use all-purpose flour. This provides the structure, make sure to measure as to avoid using too much and having dry, crumbly pancakes.
    • Sugar– provides the sweetness throughout. White granulated sugar is perfect.
    • Baking Powder/ Baking Soda/ Salt– these are leaveners and give lift to the pancake, helping to make them perfectly fluffy.
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice– store bought or homemade works great.
    • Toppings– butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, chocolate chips, jam, whipped cream, or chopped pecans make great topping options.

    all the ingredients needed to make pumpkin spice pancakes.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, simply add 1 tablespoon white vinegar to a glass measuring bowl. Pour milk to the one cup line and allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes. This is your buttermilk substitute. Since this recipe uses 2 cups buttermilk, you will want to double the substitution using 2 tablespoon vinegar and 2 cups milk.
    • Sweet potato puree works in place of the pumpkin puree.
    • If you want to omit the butter, you can use oil in it’s place.
    • Try different spices instead of pumpkin pie spice. You can use cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, apple pie spice, cloves, etc.
    • Although not tested by me personally, I have heard others say that using gluten free flour works great too at a 1:1 ratio.
    • 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.

    flour and wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.

    How to make Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

    Use this mixture in recipes that call for pumpkin pie spice. A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice that can be scaled to any size.

    • ¼ cup ground cinnamon
    • 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
    • 4 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1 tablespoon ground allspice

    Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice together in a bowl. Store in air-tight container.

    How to make Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

    1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, 1 cup pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
    2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
    3. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
    4. Allow your griddle or skillet to preheat and melt some butter on the surface if surface is not non-stick.
    5. Pour about ⅓ cup of the pumpkin pancake batter onto cooking surface and cook until small bubbles appear on surface. Flip to other side and allow to finish cooking.
    6. Serve delicious pumpkin pancakes with some butter and syrup, or any other toppings desired.

    step by step on how to make pumpkin pie spice pancakes from scratch.

    Tips for Success

    • Be sure to cook on medium heat or lower so that the pancakes will cook through in the center without burning on the outside.
    • Canned or fresh pumpkin puree works great. Do NOT use pumpkin pie filling.
    • Use a ladle or measuring cup to scoop the batter into the pan for even sized pancakes that will cook evenly.
    • Once you see small bubbles form and pop on the surface of the pancakes, they are ready to flip.

    pumpkin batter poured onto a griddle to make pancakes.

    Storing Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes

    • Once fully cooled, place in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    • To freeze, place in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in the freezer. Once they are frozen, remove the from the baking sheet and place into a freezer bag. You can put a small piece of parchment paper between each pancake to prevent them from sticking together. Store frozen up to 3 months.
    • To reheat, place pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 15-20 seconds, adding more time if needed. You can also reheat them on a baking sheet in an oven preheated to 350°F. Place the pancakes in a single layer on the baking sheet and cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Heat for about 10 minutes or until the pancakes are warm and soft.

    a fork with a bite of pumpkin pancakes ready to eat.

    What to make with the remaining pumpkin puree

    Since this recipe uses 1 cup, you will most likely have at least 1 more cup in the can (depending on the size). Here are some favorite recipes to try so no pumpkin goes to waste:

    • Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Muffins
    • Pumpkin Banana Bread
    • Classic Pumpkin Bread

    More Breakfast Recipes to try

    Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes Recipe

    Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

    Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

    Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche

    Chocolate Chip Scones

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    Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Elevate your pancake game with the warm and comforting flavors of pumpkin pie spice. These Pumpkin Spice Pancakes are sure to become a new family favorite!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 minutes mins
    Total Time 11 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 225 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Griddle

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups buttermilk
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 tablespoon butter *unsalted, melted/cooled slightly
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 ½ cups flour *all purpose
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • toppings of choice

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, add the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
    • Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
    • Allow your griddle or frying pan to preheat and melt some butter on the surface if surface is not non-stick.
    • Pour about ⅓ cup of batter onto cooking surface and cook until small bubbles appear on surface. Flip to other side and allow to finish cooking.
    • Serve pancakes with some butter and syrup, or any other toppings desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4046IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 2mg
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    1. JENNY KIRKLAND says

      October 12, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      These look wonderful but no buttermilk, do you think they will turn out using whole milk? Thanks

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