Description
These Easy Pumpkin Pancakes with Pancake Mix are a quick and cozy fall breakfast. Using pancake mix and canned pumpkin keeps things simple while pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar deliver warm, seasonal flavor in every fluffy bite.
Ingredients
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Essentials:
- 2 cups pancake mix (your favorite brand)
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/3 cups water (adjust as needed)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Optional Add-Ons:
- Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
- Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Fresh fruit (bananas, apples, blueberries)
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar.
- Add Pumpkin and Water: Stir in canned pumpkin and 1 cup of water. Gradually add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the batter is smooth and pourable but thick.
- Prepare Skillet: Lightly grease the skillet with butter or cooking spray, if needed.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook for 1 to 1½ minutes until bubbles form and edges begin to dry.
- Flip and Finish: Flip and cook the other side for 1 to 1½ minutes until golden brown and fluffy.
- Cool: Let pancakes cool slightly on a wire rack to prevent sogginess when stacking.
- Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup, butter, or whipped cream—and any other toppings you love!
Notes
- Dairy-Free Option: Use oat milk or almond milk in place of water for a creamier flavor.
- Homemade Spice: No pumpkin pie spice? Use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of ginger and cloves.
- Sugar Control: Reduce or skip brown sugar if you prefer a less sweet breakfast.
- Texture Tip: Don’t overmix the batter—some small lumps are okay!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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