These Easy Pumpkin Pancakes are perfectly fluffy and light. Plus, they’re packed with all of the best fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The aroma when making these pancakes will surely get the kids up and out of bed!
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Why I Love this Pumpkin Pancake Recipe
Wanna know my secret to success with these pumpkin pancakes? Store-bought pancake mix! Don’t worry, they still taste like they’re made from scratch with lots of love… even though we’re cutting some corners. This is my go-to Thanksgiving breakfast because it’s so quick, easy, autumnal, and sets the mood for the whole day! Pumpkin pancakes are also pretty fabulous on a random Sunday morning in October, too. Here’s why you’ll want to make them all season long:
- Easy: Yes! Thanks to the pancake mix, this recipe is deliciously quick and easy. That’s why I love whipping up a big batch of these flapjacks on days like Thanksgiving!
- Fluffy: The pumpkin puree gives these pancakes just the right amount of fluffy moisture.
- Great with Toppings: Whether you prefer maple syrup, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, these pancakes pair perfectly with a variety of toppings.
- Perfect for Batch Cooking: Make a double batch and freeze the extras for an easy, quick breakfast later in the week.
If you love pancakes as much as I do, be sure to check out more easy recipes like Halloween ghost pancakes and gingerbread pancakes!
Key Ingredients
Below you will find helpful notes for key ingredients used to make this recipe for pumpkin pancakes. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts!
- Pancake Mix: You have the option to use something as basic as Bisquick pancake mix or whatever brand you like the best. This is my favorite pancake mix, but any mix will work!
- Milk: You can use whatever milk you have on hand. I used whole milk for best texture.
- Canned Pumpkin: Using this ingredient not only flavors the pancakes but it makes them extra moist and fluffy. It’s a fool-proof ingredient for perfect pancakes.
- Ground Ginger: You can substitute ground mace for ginger if you don’t have any. Or you can compensate with the other spices (nutmeg and ginger). Actually, this goes for all three spices! If you are out of one spice, just make up for it with the other two.
How to Make the Best Pumpkin Pancakes
It’s time to turn up the griddle and get started. Below is a quick recipe overview, but please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions and to watch the step-by-step video.
- Mix the dry ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients together first in a bowl first.
- Mix the wet ingredients. Mix together milk and pumpkin puree.
- Make the pancake batter. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Whisk everything together to make the pancake batter. Be sure that you don’t over-mix the batter. Having a few lumps is ok!
- Cook the pancakes. You can use a non-stick griddle or sauté pan for this. I like to use a 1/4 cup scoop so that my pancakes are all the same size. You know it’s time to flip the pancake when it starts to bubble a little bit.
- Serve immediately! Make sure you serve them with butter and maple syrup!
Chef’s Tips & Variations
- You can use whatever pancake mix you like: For the best results though, use one that states “just add water”. That’s the best type to use for this recipe.
- Make sure that your pan or griddle is pre-heated before cooking the pancakes: This allows the pancake to get that delicious golden outside crust that protects the fluffy center.
- Make them “to go”: If you’re eating these pancakes on the go, you can add a few tablespoons of maple syrup to the batter. This way you still get that extra bit of sweetness without a sticky mess.
- Heat the maple syrup prior to pouring it on the pancakes: It makes a world of a difference!
What to Serve with Pumpkin Pancakes
These pumpkin pancakes are great on their own. Or you can add them to a decked-out breakfast spread. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve them!
- Chocolate chips anyone? This wouldn’t be a pancake post without mentioning that you can 100% add chocolate chips to this recipe!
- Top them with a swirl of whipped cream. I like to stir a little cinnamon into mine for added flavor.
- Add some nuts for crunch. Adding nuts like pecans, walnuts, or sliced almonds is a great way to add a some texture to the plate.
- Give them a healthy boost. You can add things like flax seeds or chia seeds to the mix for added nutritional value.
- Make it a well-balanced breakfast. Serve it alongside a protein-packed egg casserole like my bacon and sausage casserole or overnight ham casserole.
Easy Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup pancake mix
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- butter & maple syrup for serving
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Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. The batter will be thick, but if it's too thick, add a little more milk, if needed.
- Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Using a 1/4 cup scoop, pour batter on to skillet.
- Once you start to see little bubbles form, flip and continue to cook until pancake is browned on each side. Continue until you have used all pancake batter.
- Serve pancakes with butter and maple syrup!
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I don’t have regular milk right now can I use a can of 2% carnation evaporated milk
Yes, it will work just fine!
So easy! I was craving pumpkin something and thought pancakes would be the least complicated route. A pancake mix and canned pumpkin recipe? Even better! I added one duck egg and used “aSmidgenof” Pumpkin Spice seasoning blend (going for easy here), and used whole wheat flax seed pancake mix and these are FANTASTIC! Super fluffy, golden orange, and delicious! Thank you!
Just made these today exactly as recipe said. Very thin batter and thin pancakes. Not fluffy at all. Used newly opened store brand pancake mix dated Sept.. 2022. Any suggestions?
Krusteze sweet cream pancake mix is awesome with pumpkin added. The best pancake batter ever and only water!
Made these this morning with million dollar bacon. The pancakes were fluffy and moist and tasted just like pumpkin pie. I will definitely be making these again.
(Note: I did add a splash of vanilla, but it probably wasn’t necessary)
These were delicious I added just a little brown sugar to the mix because I wasn’t sure if my family would like it but they loved them! Thx
For gluten free I used kinnikinnick gf pancake/waffle mix, and added one egg and 1/4tsp baking powder – so fluffy and tasty!
for any spice lover out there who makes this, just add chopped up habanero or whatever hot pepper that you can handle to the mix for a jack-o-lantern edition .. the heat and edgy spices of capcaisin peppers can light up any pumpkin treat into a jack-o-lantern for the taste buds..
Instead if water use tea bewed from pumpkin flavored tea bags
Can’t wait to try these! Love Pumpkin!
My family loves pumpkin! thinking ill make these this weekend! LOVE your blog!!
Thank you for this! Every pumpkin pancake recipe I’ve read has been way more complicated. This is perfect!
which kinds of pancakes mix do I need? the original add milk and eggs or the add water only?
I used the add water only kind. 🙂
These pancakes look so fluffy and delicious.
the fact that you’re still blogging about things that you’re actually cooking in your kitchen while mothering twins is miraculous, in my world… i’m impressed, easy pancakes or no. for the rest of us with little people who are a little more independent, these would be there perfect start for thanksgiving day when we’re distracted with the rest of the day’s prep.
I need to be honest, while I love pumpkin and pancakes and all food related things really…I initially opened up this post hoping to see a photo of your little bundles! Lol! I’d click either way (love your blog) but they are a serious bonus! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m all over boxed pancake mix! Totally understand being too busy to make your own mix in the morning. Love this quick recipe!
I will make this in the morning. Sounds delish
I love pancakes! I have never tried pumpkin pancakes. Thank you for this recipe. I will definitely try it.
Easy, and totally yummy! Just love these!