Amazing! Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes 3 Ways
Enjoy these fluffy pumpkin spice pancakes with a sweet maple drizzle. They’re perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- For the maple drizzle:
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the pancakes are cooking, gently heat the maple syrup and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted and combined with the syrup.
- Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with the maple syrup mixture.
Notes
- Ensure your baking powder is fresh for the fluffiest pancakes.
- Adjust the spices to your preference.
- You can add a pinch of cardamom for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like whipped cream or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 pancakes
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (per serving, without drizzle)
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g (per serving, without drizzle)
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg (per serving)
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g (per serving, without drizzle)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g (per serving, without drizzle)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g (per serving, without drizzle)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35-40g (per serving, without drizzle)
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g (per serving)
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g (per serving)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50mg (per serving)