These quick pumpkin pie pancakes are light, fluffy, and filled with cozy cinnamon flavor. You'll also find fun twists, such as chocolate chip or pecan add-ins, that turn them into the best pumpkin puree pancakes. This healthy pumpkin pancake recipe makes it simple to learn how to make pancakes from scratch, allowing you to enjoy easy, homemade pancakes every morning. Pin this fluffy pancake recipe now to keep these easy pumpkin pancakes on hand for fall breakfasts.
Why this is the best pumpkin spice pancake recipe
This is a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe. Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients, then combine them. Use a measuring cup to pour the mixture onto the griddle. That's all there is to it!
These pumpkin pancakes are delicious! The combination of pumpkin puree, chocolate chips, and pumpkin pie spice makes this a breakfast treat that will delight both kids and adults alike. You won't want to stop at one!
Most of the ingredients for this easy recipe are common and easy to find. You probably have most of the simple ingredients to make this easy pancake recipe already in your pantry. The vanilla bean paste used in this recipe can be purchased on Amazon, but if you're in a pinch, you can substitute vanilla extract.
The ingredients for pumpkin spice pancakes are inexpensive. Flour, sugar, and canned pumpkin puree: these are totally affordable ingredients! I think this recipe cost me less than $10 total, including the chopped pecans.
What you'll need to make pumpkin pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
See the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements and nutritional information
- Baking powder - This helps the pancakes rise and get fluffy.
- Salt - This brings out the flavor in the other ingredients and also helps the pancakes rise and get fluffy.
- Sugar - Obviously, this makes the pancakes sweet like pumpkin pie, but it serves a second purpose. Sugar caramelizes on the griddle, helping pancakes get that golden-brown surface.
- Chopped pecans - These give the pancakes a little crunch.
- Chocolate chips - These are just fun and add a little burst of sweet chocolate in every bite.
- Melted butter - Pancakes need fat or they will have a dry, crumbly texture.
- Pumpkin puree - This is what makes them pumpkin pancakes!
- Vanilla bean paste - I have completely switched from vanilla extract to vanilla bean paste. Vanilla bean paste is made from highly concentrated vanilla extract that is mixed with actual crushed vanilla beans. It has a stronger and richer vanilla flavor. If you are in a pinch, you can use an equal amount of vanilla extract (or a little more).
- Large eggs - These turn the pancakes from flour and butter into actual cakes. Without eggs, your pancakes will be crumbly.
- Pumpkin pie spice - I love the Cinnamon Plus spice blend from The Pampered Chef, but you can use any pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, or even plain cinnamon.
- Milk - You will need liquid to create a batter.
- All-purpose flour - This is the foundation of your pancake batter. It's okay to use a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking mix.
How to make healthy pumpkin pancakes
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. When well blended, stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
- Mix the butter, pumpkin, vanilla, eggs, spices, and a tablespoon of sugar; then add to the dry ingredients.
- Add milk until the consistency of the batter is how you like it. It's easier to get batter right when using purees if you add milk little by little. You will want the pancakes to be pretty thin because the puree doesn't fluff up, and thinner pancakes will cook more evenly.
- Serve warm with real maple syrup.
Substitutions & variations
You can use ground cinnamon with a pinch of nutmeg or apple pie spice instead of pumpkin pie spice.
Swap pumpkin puree for applesauce for a different fall flavored breakfast.
Mash a ripe banana into the batter for a sweeter flavor.
Top pumpkin spice pancakes with chocolate sauce or a brown sugar glaze for a more indulgent treat.
Mix diced apples with the pumpkin for another cozy-fall-inspired pancake.
Storing leftovers
Cool completely: always let pancakes cool to room temperature before storing so they don't get soggy.
Stack with parchment paper: Place a sheet of parchment paper between each pancake to prevent sticking.
Store in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Freeze individually: cool completely, then lay pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid. Once frozen, separate the layers with parchment paper and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Reheat from the freezer: warm in a toaster, oven, or microwave. There's no need to thaw first.
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Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice I use Cinnamon Plus spice blend from The Pampered Chef.
- 1 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. When well blended, stir in pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Mix butter, pumpkin, vanilla, eggs, spices, and tablespoon of sugar, add to dry ingredients.
- Add milk until the consistency of batter is how you like it. It's easier to get the batter right when using purees if you add the milk little by little. You will want the pancakes to be pretty thin because the puree doesn't fluff up, and thinner pancakes will cook more evenly.
- Serve warm with real maple syrup.
Summur Braley says
Those look awesome! I love pumpkin! Can't wait to try this out. Thanks!
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Summur Braley says
Those look awesome! I love pumpkin! Can't wait to try this out. Thanks!
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Carrie says
Oh my...that picture is making my mouth water!
I made my kiddos pumpkin pancakes, but I just used bisquick and some pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and called it good!
But this I might have to try! Thanks for the recipe!
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Carrie says
Oh my...that picture is making my mouth water!
I made my kiddos pumpkin pancakes, but I just used bisquick and some pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and called it good!
But this I might have to try! Thanks for the recipe!
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Melissa Multitasking Mama says
OMgosh, those look heavenly! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Snow White says
awesome! pumpkin and chocolate chips are a combo you can't go wrong with.
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Snow White says
awesome! pumpkin and chocolate chips are a combo you can't go wrong with.
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Cole says
Those look heavenly!! Thanks to both you and Allie for sharing with TATT. 🙂
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Cole says
Those look heavenly!! Thanks to both you and Allie for sharing with TATT. 🙂
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Andrea @ Embracing Him says
Oh Tara! May God bless you for sharing this! Pumpkin, chocolate chips, butter, and syrup? I will be all over this recipe this weekend!
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Jenna @ Newlyweds says
They look delicious, I also posted today about pumpkin pancakes!! Great minds think alike!
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Jes says
Oh that looks yummy (as I wipe the drool off my face!) hehehee!!! I don't think you can go wrong with pumpkin and chocolate! We're going to try these soon! 🙂
Great post!
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Melissa Multitasking Mama says
OMgosh, those look heavenly! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Jes says
Oh that looks yummy (as I wipe the drool off my face!) hehehee!!! I don't think you can go wrong with pumpkin and chocolate! We're going to try these soon! 🙂
Great post!
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Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Choc says
Sounds delicious! You're making me hungry! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates says
Sounds delicious! You're making me hungry! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Meghan says
I do believe we'll be having these for dinner tonight.
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Meghan says
I do believe we'll be having these for dinner tonight.
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darnold23 says
I love pumpkin pancakes! I add toasted walnuts and dried cranberries sometimes to mine. Of course, the grandbabies always prefer those chocolate chips:) Come share a slow cooker favorite for Crock Pot Wednesday whenever you get a chance.
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Tara says
darnold23 - I would never have thought of dried cranberries, but I bet those are heavenly! Thanks for the tip.
darnold23 says
I love pumpkin pancakes! I add toasted walnuts and dried cranberries sometimes to mine. Of course, the grandbabies always prefer those chocolate chips:) Come share a slow cooker favorite for Crock Pot Wednesday whenever you get a chance.
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Tara says
darnold23 - I would never have thought of dried cranberries, but I bet those are heavenly! Thanks for the tip.
Lisa says
This sounds incredible!! I want some right now, wow! Thank you.
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Lisa says
This sounds incredible!! I want some right now, wow! Thank you.
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Tiffany says
Nom nom nom. Will you come make these for me???? Mmmmmmmm....
Tiffany says
Nom nom nom. Will you come make these for me???? Mmmmmmmm....
Barbi says
Looks amazing! Going to see if I can make them gluten free.
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Barbi says
Looks amazing! Going to see if I can make them gluten free.
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Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedla says
Loving all these pumpkin recipes. 🙂
Thanks for linking to Tasty Tuesday. Would you mind changing out your URL for today and following weeks to http://www.beautyandbedlam.com
thanks so much...always wonderful having your participate. Are you going to Blissdom? 🙂
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Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says
Loving all these pumpkin recipes. 🙂
Thanks for linking to Tasty Tuesday. Would you mind changing out your URL for today and following weeks to http://www.beautyandbedlam.com
thanks so much...always wonderful having your participate. Are you going to Blissdom? 🙂
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Jenn says
Thanks for this recipe. I love it and my husband requests it often!