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This light and fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes recipe is served with a homemade cinnamon syrup for the best fall breakfast you will make on repeat!
Pumpkin Pancakes is my kids most requested breakfast,
Pumpkin Pancakes are our absolute favorite fall breakfast that usually becomes our Saturday morning staple all season. Of all the pancake recipes I've made over the years, I look forward to these ones the most. They're still quick to throw together, but they feel extra special. And don't skip that cinnamon syrup, it takes them completely over the top. I can't wait for you guys to try it!
Don't miss my other pumpkin recipes, like my Pumpkin Protein Shake, Pumpkin French Toast, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
How to make Pumpkin Pancakes:
Make Pancake Batter: Combine the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl and the dry ingredients in a separate mixing bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined (don't over-mix, a few lumps are fine).
Cook: Drop a scoop of the batter on a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Flip only once when you see bubbles on the surface.
Serve: Make the simple 5 minute cinnamon syrup in a saucepan, then serve with the warm pancakes. The combo is absolutely incredible and makes the perfect Fall breakfast!
Pumpkin Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar
For the Cinnamon Syrup:
- 1/2 cup butter, (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ t teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Pumpkin Pancakes:
- In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar.¾ cup milk, ½ cup canned pumpkin, 1 large egg, 1 Tablespoon oil, 1 Tablespoon vinegar
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture, just enough to combine.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ Tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
- 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. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
For the Cinnamon Syrup:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add baking soda–it will cause the mixture to foam up. Cook for 30 more seconds and then remove from heat.½ cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ t teaspoon baking soda
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Syrup will thicken as it cools. Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe September 2017. Updated October 2020, September 2023 and August 2026.
These are amazing! I didn’t have all spice, and used white wine vinegar, so I added about 1 1/2 tsp of vanilla and used cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves for the pancakes. AMAZING! My 11 month old is having the left overs for breakfast right now (no syrup of course) and LOVES them! Great recipe!!
Oh, and I doubled the recipe.
These r so delicious. I have made them multiple times. They r best if you omit the baking soda. I have them with and without the baking soda and I like them without. I have not tried the cinnamon syrup although I am sure the syrup is good. They don’t need the added calories. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Think we could add a little extra pumpkin and get rid of the oil? Or add some unsweetened applesauce and get rid of part of the sugar? Just trying to make it a little healthier.. Know I can use flax seed meal instead of egg
Yes I think either of those options would probably turn out fine.
I made these and they were great but my syrup turned out a little too thick. I noticed I put 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon. Oops. Guess I got cinnamon happy. Would that cause the syrup to be too thick?
We made there today with a few mini chocolate chips in each one. Yum!!
Wow! I came across this recipe randomly on Pinterest and I knew I had to make them. The smell alone brought everyone into the kitchen. Husband ate 3 in a row and the kids inhaled theirs, too! Thanks for an awesome recipe!
I tried these this weekend and my picky toddler loved them… Thanks! Will post a link to your blog from mine. Hope you don’t mind if I borrow your picture to rave about your recipe!
Oooooooh.
gorgeous!
These look so good! I am a huge fan of pumpkin anything. These are perfect.