Pumpkin Spice Pancakes – A Cozy Fall Breakfast Treat
If you love the comforting flavors of fall, pumpkin spice pancakes are the perfect breakfast to start your day with warmth and joy. Soft, fluffy, and full of rich pumpkin flavor, these pancakes bring together the best seasonal ingredients to create a breakfast that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This spice blend gives the pancakes their signature warm and cozy flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the milk, pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine and Mix: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix — a few small lumps are fine and will help keep your pumpkin spice pancakes light and fluffy.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stack the pancakes on a plate and top them with maple syrup, butter, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.