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Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes are made by mixing pumpkin puree with spices, eggs, and buttermilk, then cooking the batter on a hot skillet until golden and fluffy. Their final texture is tender with slightly crisp edges, complemented by warm cinnamon and nutmeg aromas. Perfect for cozy autumn mornings, they are forgiving and easily customizable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin or mashed sweet potato
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk or almond milk with a splash of vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • butter or oil for greasing for the skillet

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Rubber scraper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat until it shimmers slightly when flicked with water.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin, eggs, buttermilk, honey, and vanilla until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, then fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Some lumps are okay—the batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Lightly grease the skillet with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, with a slightly darker color around the edges.
  7. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
  8. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.
  9. Serve the pumpkin pancakes warm, drizzled with maple syrup or honey, and a dusting of extra cinnamon if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins to the batter before cooking.