Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe the Kids Are Sure to Love (2024)

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Updated on 09/27/22

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Ingredients

Cooking spray, optional
2 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Butter, for topping, optional
Maple syrup, for topping, optional
Pumpkin seeds, or topping, optional

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.
Preheat an electric griddle to 375 F or heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Spray lightly with cooking spray, if needed.
Whisk together the baking mix, eggs, milk, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Do not overmix. Let the batterrest for 10 minutes.
Turn down the griddle to 350 F or the burner down to medium heat. Ladle 1/4-cupfuls of the batter onto the griddle. Cook until the edges of the pancakes start to set and bubbles start to form on the surface of the pancakes.
Flip. Cook another 1 to 3 minutes until pancakes are golden brown on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve immediately toppedwith butter, maple syrup, and pumpkin seeds, if using.

Tips

Don't forget to preheat your griddle to the right temperature.
If your pan isn't high-quality nonstick, lightly grease before adding pancakes.
Use a measuring cup to make uniform-sizedpancakes.
Flip them at the right time—when you see that the top of your pancake ismostly bubbles andsome of them are starting to pop, turn them over.
Frequently wipe the spatula as you are flipping. A messy spatula becomes sticky and doesn't slide easily under pancakes.
Consider making a double batch—they go fast andpancakes are great reheated the next day.

Recipe Variations

If you want extrafluffy pancakes, substitute 1/4 of seltzer water for 1/4 cup of the milk.
To take these pancakes into dessert territory, add a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips right after pouring the batter to the griddle.
For toppings, you can be really creative. Add a sprinkle of shelled pumpkin seeds for a bit of crunch. A sprinkle of cinnamon and cooked apples can transform this easy recipe into something really gourmet, so don't be afraid to try different toppings to suit your family's tastes.

How to Store and Freeze Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin pancakes can be stored well-wrapped in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a toaster, toaster oven, or a low oven (the microwave will make them rubbery).

You may also well-wrapped freeze pancakes for up to a month or so, but their texture suffers a bit when you reheat them. You can defrost them in the oven, toaster, or toaster oven for several minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
246	Calories
9g	Fat
34g	Carbs
7g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	246
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 562mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 150mg	12%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 203mg	4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe the Kids Are Sure to Love (2024)

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Over-mixing pancake batter develops the gluten that will make the pancakes rubbery and tough. For light, fluffy pancakes, you want to mix just until the batter comes together—it's okay if there are still some lumps of flour. Fat (melted butter) makes the pancakes rich and moist.

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Setting the heat too high. ...
Flipping your pancakes too soon and too often.

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Milk helps make pancakes fluffier than water. Since milk is thicker than water, it creates a thicker batter. Further, if you use whole milk or low fat milk, the fat content helps yield tender, fluffy results.

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Add an Egg

Even if your pancake mix doesn't call for an egg, mix one into the batter. The egg will add richness to the recipe and make the end result taste like homemade pancakes. If your pancake mix already calls for an egg, try adding an extra one.

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Allow the Batter to Rest. A good rule of thumb when you're wondering how to make fluffy pancakes is to let the batter rest. ...
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Top tips for fluffy pancakes

Don't be tempted to add more than the recipe suggests, as too much baking powder will make pancakes taste soapy. Alternatively, you could use self-raising flour, which will add to the amount of raising agent in the recipe and potentially make your pancakes fluffier.

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What is the key to making the best pancakes? ›

Making good pancakes depends on three key factors: mixing the batter to the right consistency, heating the griddle properly and recognizing when to turn the cakes. Whether making pancake batter from scratch or from a packaged mix, stir it just enough to moisten the dry ingredients.

What is the most important ingredient in pancakes? ›

Flour is the main ingredient to any pancake. It provides the structure. Different types of flours alter the structure because some flours absorb more moisture or create more gluten (which binds the structure together) than others.

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Whisk the buttermilk, egg and oil together.
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