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These delicious pumpkin pancakes can be whipped up in just minutes when using a pancake mix! Perfectly spiced, these fluffy pumpkin pancakes are a cozy breakfast that’s simple enough to make any morning.

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With just a few basic ingredients combined with canned pumpkin puree, you’ll turn a classic favorite into a delicious flavorful seasonal treat!

Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe Level: Beginner +

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Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Convenient: With using a pancake mix, the recipe prep time is 5 to 10 minutes, making them perfect for busy mornings.

Seasonal Flavors: Adding pumpkin puree and warm spices, bring the taste of fall to your breakfast table.

Light and Fluffy: These easy pumpkin pancakes turn out light and airy and deliciously moist. (see Pro Tips)

Kid-Friendly: These pancakes are a hit with kids and adults alike, making them a family favorite.

Ingredients

There are multiple bowls with ingredients in them to make pumpkin pancakes. Ingredients include: pancake mix, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon. Bowls are on an orange terrazzo surface.
  • Pancake mix (see FAQ’s)
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Pumpkin pie spice
  • Brown sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Large eggs
  • Melted butter: unsalted
  • Buttermilk: whole milk can be used
  • Butter (for cooking): canola oil or cooking spray can be used
  • Optional toppings: maple syrup, butter, whipped cream, cinnamon apples, or a sprinkle of cinnamon

How To Make

Preheat a Griddle or Pan: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter, oil, or cooking spray.

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There is a large clear bowl with a dry pancake mixture in it. There is a wire whisk resting in the bowl. Bowl is on an orange terrazzo surface.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the pancake mix, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. Stir gently until combined.

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There is a large white bowl with a pumpkin batter in it. There is a wire whisk resting in the bowl. The bowl is on an orange terrazzo surface.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and the slightly beaten eggs. Add the melted butter and the milk. Whisk ingredients together until smooth and well combined.

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There is a large white bowl with a pumpkin batter and dry pancake mix on top of it. There is a white rubber spatula resting in the bowl. The bowl is on an orange terrazzo surface.

Combine: Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Don’t over mix the pancake batter! Also, a few small lumps are okay.

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Cook the Pancakes: Pour batter onto the preheated pan. Cook until the bubbles on the top start popping and the edges start to look set.

Carefully flip and finish cooking until golden brown. (see Pro Tips) Depending on the size of your skillet or griddle, you may need to cook your pancakes in batches.

There is a white plate with a stack of pumpkin pancakes with a few baked apples and syrup on top of them. There are a few strips of bacon resting on the plate. There is a dark brown cloth napkin and a silver fork laying next to the plate. There is a small dish of baked apples in the background.

To Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, butter, whipped cream, fruit, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

See recipe card below for complete measurements and cooking times.

Pro Tips

For extra fluffy pumpkin pancakes: Let the batter sit for a few minutes before cooking to allow the pancake mix to absorb some of the liquids.

Room temperature: Allow the butter, eggs, and milk to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to making the pancakes. This step helps the ingredients to combine easier and smoother.

Don’t overcrowd: When cooking the pumpkin pancakes, give them plenty of room to expand and fluff. This will help them cook evenly.

Cooking Time: The thicker and larger the pancake, the longer it will take to cook. Just keep an eye on the surface of the pancake, once the bubbles start popping, it’s time to flip and complete pancake cooking.

How to Store

Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of pancake mix can I use?

You can use most any type of pancake mix to make pumpkin pancakes including: buttermilk, whole wheat, gluten-free, or protein pancake mix.

Just follow the package instructions and incorporate the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, and use buttermilk as the liquid.

What spices can I use to enhance the pumpkin flavor?

Spices that pair well with pumpkin are nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. You can also use a pumpkin pie spice blend. Increase the amount of spices for a more robust flavor.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

For the fluffiest pancakes, it’s best to use the batter when it is freshly made, but if needed, you can store the prepared batter in the fridge for 8 to 10 hours. Just give it a good stir before cooking.

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Yield: 16-18 pancakes

Easy Pumpkin Pancake Using Pancake Mix

There is a white plate with a pile of pumpkin pancakes. There is a gold fork resting on the plate. There is a tan cloth napkin laying next to the plate. There is a small bowl of baked apples and a bottle of syrup in the background. Items are on an orange terrazzo surface.

These delicious pumpkin pancakes can be whipped up in no time when using a pancake mix! Perfectly spiced, these fluffy pumpkin pancakes are a cozy breakfast that's simple enough to make any morning.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs: room temperature and slightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk: whole milk can be used

Instructions

  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter, oil, or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, add the pancake mix, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. Stir gently until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and the slightly beaten eggs. Add the melted butter and the milk. Whisk ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Don't over mix the pancake batter! Also, a few small lumps are okay.
  5. Use a 1/4 measuring cup to make each pancake. Pour measured batter onto the preheated pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the bubbles on the top start popping and the edges start to look set.
  6. Carefully flip and finish cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Depending on the size of your skillet or griddle, you may need to cook your pancakes in batches.
  7. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, butter, whipped cream, fruit, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

Pro Tips

For extra fluffy pumpkin pancakes: Let the batter sit for a few minutes before cooking to allow the pancake mix to absorb some of the liquids.

Room temperature: Allow the butter, eggs, and milk to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to making the pancakes. This step helps the ingredients to combine easier and smoother.

Don't overcrowd: When cooking the pumpkin pancakes, give them plenty of room to expand and fluff. This will help them cook evenly.

Cooking Time: The thicker and larger the pancake, the longer it will take to cook. Just keep an eye on the surface of the pancake, once the bubbles start popping, it's time to flip and complete pancake cooking.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 206mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g

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© Laura @ Join me in the Kitchen
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

EsmeSalon

Wednesday 25th of September 2024

Seems to be somewhat similar to our SA pumpkin fritters, although we do not use pancake mix, we make it from scratch, but this is a quick and easy way to do them. Thank you for popping over and for participating and sharing at SSPS 329. See you again next week at #330 https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

Tammy

Friday 20th of September 2024

Love an easy breakfast but especially love pumpkin pancakes! These look SO good!! Stopping by from FPT <3

Laura @ Join me in the Kitchen

Monday 23rd of September 2024

Tammy, they are really easy to make and so good! I would love to know if you make them and how they turned out for you!

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