Why you will love this recipe
If you’ve been on the hunt for a new breakfast to shake up your routine, look no further than my delicious Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes. They’re seriously the best! Packed with warm fall flavors, this yummy breakfast recipe is perfect for sweater weather. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE pancakes. They’re fluffy and light, and yet decadent all at the same time. Anything that gives me an excuse to eat maple syrup is a winner in my book. And kids love them, too! This short stack is especially wonderful because it’s infused with my all-time FAVORITE seasonal flavor combo: Pumpkin Spice! If you, like me, love anything pumpkin spice flavored at any time of the year, you’re going to love this pumpkin pancake recipe. As an added bonus, this simple and easy pancakes are also miraculously healthy. Whole wheat flour offers high fiber and the nutritional boost of whole grains. If that weren’t enough, pumpkin is also an excellent source of Vitamin A and beta carotene. My pumpkin pancake recipe can also be made dairy free, so there’s something for everyone to love. Oh, and you can also make a batch on your meal prep day and freeze them for fast breakfast throughout the week. Breakfast worth getting out of bed for? Check!
A Few Notes On Ingredients
Since these are pumpkin pancakes, you’re going to need some real, 100% pumpkin purée. I make my own using sugar pumpkins, but you can certainly opt for canned. Just make sure that you don’t accidentally get canned pumpkin pie filling. TRUST ME! If you can’t find pumpkin purée, feel free to substitute with butternut squash or sweet potato purée instead. They have a similar flavor profile and are sometimes a bit easier to find out of season. I like using whole wheat flour in my pumpkin pancakes to give them a bit more nutritional heft. You can opt to use whole wheat pastry flour, gluten free flour (1-to-1) or all purpose flour instead. The milk and butter can be substituted for non-dairy alternatives - nut milk, soy milk, or oat milk are all acceptable. Margarine or vegan butter will do the trick as well. The eggs can also be removed. Substitute yogurt or flax eggs instead! (One flax egg = 1 Tbsp flax meal + 3 Tbsp water)
How to make pumpkin spice pancakes
Now that you have all of your ingredients sorted, the pumpkin pancake recipe is so easy! First, combine all of your dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add your wet ingredients to the bowl. Stir to combine, taking care to eliminate most lumps from the batter. Rest the batter for about 5 minutes to allow the leavening to do its work. Now you’re ready to get cooking! Spoon roughly ¼ cup into a heated non-stick pan (or griddle). Let the batter cook undisturbed for a few minutes, until bubbles begin to appear on the surface. Flip the pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup and pecans for a truly decadent take on “healthy breakfast!”
Frequently asked questions
Variations and Serving ideas
Want to jazz up your pumpkin spice pancakes even further? Try adding any of the following:
chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts chocolate chipsdried cranberriesgranola
Cooking for a crowd? Try turning these into a breakfast buffet. Make a big batch of pumpkin pancakes using a sheet pan, then choose some yummy toppings for your pancakes like:
marshmallow fluffmaple syrupapple compote or jam of choicemelted butterwhipped cream, sweetened cream cheese or mascarpone
Just have fun and go where the spirit takes you! I have zero doubts that you will love these pumpkin spice pancakes no matter how you serve them.
Want more pumpkin inspiration? Check out some of my other favorites:
Easy Pumpkin BreadRoasted Pumpkin Soup With Coconut MilkGluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake with Oatmeal Crumble
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