This easy to make pumpkin pancakes recipe uses pumpkin pie spice and will make the entire house smell like fall.

There’s no better way to start a chilly fall morning than with a plateful of fluffy pancakes that taste just like pumpkin pie. The whole family will love these pumpkin pancakes!

Love pumpkin? Love pancakes? Then mix the two with this easy recipe, which is perfect for crisp fall mornings…or any time. These fluffy pumpkin pancakes will be your favorite.

No, seriously these easy pumpkin pancakes are delicious. All they need is a drizzle of maple syrup and a whole lot of melted butter!

We all need to enjoy some fall flavor once in a while…unless you don’t like pumpkin spices. I’m not the biggest fan, but I am a fan of these perfect pumpkin pancakes.

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Best Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

As soon as fall arrives, I find myself on a constant mission to find new and fun canned pumpkin recipes. This is the best pancake recipe! It is hearty and filling and pairs well with a PSL.

Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 6-8 min

Ingredients Needed For These Yummy Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or you can also substitute ½ teaspoon ground ginger and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup buttermilk or milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• Cooking spray

Topping Choices

• Butter
• Cinnamon whipped butter ** see below
• Maple Syrup
• Whip cream
• Pecans or Walnuts
• Bananas
• Blueberries 

**Cinnamon Whipped Butter – in a large mixing bowl, beat 2 sticks of unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon until well combined. 

Instructions to Make Pumpkin Pancakes 

Step 1

In a medium bowl or large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and spices.

Notes:

I used regular flour, but we have some suggestions later in the post for food allergies so everyone can enjoy these pumpkin spice pancakes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine milk, pumpkin, eggs and vanilla extract.

Note:

You can use your own pumpkin puree if you make it from scratch.

Step 3

Add wet ingredients to dry and whisk just until moistened.

Step 4

Spray griddle with cooking spray, and then heat griddle to medium heat, 350 degrees F.

Step 5

Scoop batter onto hot griddle and cook until edges are brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on other side until brown.

Note:

The combination of cinnamon and other pumpkin spice mix may make your batter look a little dark, but it’s fine!

Step 6

Serve immediately these delicious pumpkin pancakes with butter and toppings of your choice.

Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe Variation

If you are looking for a healthy pancake recipe, or if you are on a vegan diet, you can easily make some substitutions so that you can enjoy vegan pumpkin pancakes.

Swap out the milk for your favorite type of non-dairy milk (my family prefers almond milk), and substitute the eggs with an egg replacement from the store, or you can use 1/4 cup applesauce and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (this makes one “egg”).

When it comes to toppings, use  a dairy-free whipped cream!

Egg-Free Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe Variation

The only substitution you have to make to this easy pumpkin pancake recipe in order to make it egg free, is to replace the eggs with an egg replacement or make your own from applesauce and baking powder!

To substitute one egg, combine 1/4 cup of apple sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. I also use this egg replacement in my cakes, and it always makes them moist!

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe Variation

If you have wheat and gluten sensitivities or allergies, you can still enjoy this pumpkin pancake recipe–just use gluten free all-purpose flour!

Yield: 4

Pumpkin Pancakes

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes 6 seconds

Total Time 18 minutes 6 seconds

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ** see notes
• 1 cup buttermilk or milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cooking spray
• Topping Choices:
• Butter
• Cinnamon whipped butter ** see notes
• Maple Syrup
• Whip cream
• Pecans or Walnuts
• Bananas
• Blueberries

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, and spices.
2. In a small bowl, combine milk, pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry and whisk just until moistened.
4. Spray griddle with cooking spray.
5. Heat griddle to medium heat, 350 degrees F.
6. Scoop batter onto hot griddle and cook until edges are brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on other side until brown.
7. Serve immediately with butter and toppings of your choice.

Notes

Pumpkin pie spice - you can also substitute ½ teaspoon ground ginger and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg. 

Cinnamon Whipped Butter - in a large mixing bowl, beat 2 sticks of unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon until well combined.

More Homemade Pancake Recipes

Some of my family’s favorite moments are Saturday and Sunday pancake breakfasts! Here are some more delicious pancake recipes your family will love!

• Barbie loves these pink pancakes! 
• Celebrate the first snowfall of the year with snowman pancakes that your little ones can help decorate.
• Turn breakfast into an art project with this painting pancakes breakfast craft!
• This delicious skillet pancake with strawberry syrup is sooo berry good!  
• Switch it up and make Lemon Pancakes as breakfast for dinner!
• Homemade pancakes have never been easier with this make ahead pancake mix.
• Make pancake house quality pancakes at home! 

How did your pumpkin pancake recipe turn out?  Is it a staple for your autumn breakfasts now?