Baked Pumpkin Pancakes: A Cozy Breakfast Delight
These fluffy and moist baked pumpkin pancakes are infused with warm fall spices, offering a delightful and easy breakfast option.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- griddle
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch cloves
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ¼ cup brown sugar not packed
- ¾ cup milk room temperature
- ¼ cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- butter
- pancake syrup
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Heat a griddle over medium heat and grease with butter.
- Pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake and spread slightly.
- Cook for 2-4 minutes per side, or until bubbles form on the surface and the pancake is golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter and pancake syrup.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. For gluten-free, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Store cooled pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.
- Suggested toppings include nut butter, Greek yogurt with honey, whipped cream, or Nutella. Serve with sides like eggs, bacon, or fruit salad.
Notes
Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. For gluten-free, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Store cooled pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving. Suggested toppings include nut butter, Greek yogurt with honey, whipped cream, or Nutella. Serve with sides like eggs, bacon, or fruit salad.