Pumpkin pancakes are a wonderful way to bring a touch of autumn to your breakfast table. They are not only delicious but also nutritious, full of vitamins, and heartwarming. Whether you choose the classic version with honey, the fluffy ones with powdered sugar, or these aromatic pumpkin pancakes with spices — each option brings cozy flavors reminiscent of the best autumn mornings.
Aromatic Pumpkin Pancakes with Spices – Recipe
This recipe is perfect for those who love autumn spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. These pancakes smell like Christmas and are perfect for a chilly day!
Ingredients:
- 200 g pumpkin purée
- 2 eggs
- 180 ml milk (or almond milk)
- 120 g flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- A pinch of ground cloves
- Mascarpone cheese or sour cream
- A pinch of cardamom (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Butter for frying
- Maple syrup
- Pecans
- Cinnamon stick (for decoration)
Preparation:
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the brown sugar. Add the pumpkin purée and milk. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, all the spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom), and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
- Fry the pancakes in a buttered pan over medium heat until golden on both sides.
Tip: for an even richer flavor, you can briefly sauté the pumpkin purée in a pan with a little butter—this gives it a caramelized taste.
Serve warm with maple syrup and mascarpone or sour cream, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. You can even add a cinnamon stick for a festive look!
Tips for Making Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes
- Choose the right pumpkin. The sweetest and thickest is butternut squash. If using canned pumpkin purée, make sure it’s unsweetened and meant for baking, not pie filling.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing activates gluten in the flour, making the pancakes tough. Stir only until the ingredients are combined.
- Take your time. Cook over medium heat, not high—pumpkin pancakes are moister and take a bit longer to cook than classic ones, so patience is key.
- Experiment with add-ins. You can add chocolate chips, dried cranberries, grated apples, or even shredded coconut to the batter.