Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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Fluffy pumpkin pancakes infused with warm spices, served with rich maple syrup for a cozy breakfast treat. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
for serving maple syrup

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
Step 5: Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
Step 6: Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 7: Serve warm topped generously with maple syrup.