Description
Crisp air and colorful falling leaves call for a cozy, delicious breakfast. These Easy Pumpkin Pancakes are the ultimate fall comfort food, combining seasonal spices with a fluffy texture that the whole family will love. This beginner-friendly recipe is a total game-changer for busy mornings, as they cook up in mere minutes and can be frozen for later. Serve these golden, aromatic pancakes hot with a drizzle of maple syrup and a side of crispy turkey bacon for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
1 large egg
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 strips turkey bacon (for serving)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
Heat a large skillet or non-stick griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot skillet.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Fry turkey bacon in a separate pan until crispy and serve alongside the warm pancakes.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or reheat in the toaster for a crispy exterior.
Freezing: Flash-freeze cooked pancakes on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 1 month.
Substitutions: Turkey bacon can be swapped for chicken strips. For a vegan option, use a flax egg and plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes with 1 strip of turkey bacon
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg