If you are looking for an easy pumpkin pancakes recipe, try these Easy Pumpkin Pancakes with pancake mix. It might just be what you are looking for. My son has declared these the best pancakes he has ever had!
By adding some canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a box pancake mix, you get a delicious breakfast perfect for the fall season. The best part of all... they are so easy to make!
This recipe post was updated in 2021 from the earlier version done in 2013. The recipe is the same. The information and pictures are new. My son still thinks they are some of the best pancakes he has ever had.
I have used pancake mixes such as Krustez, Pearl Mining Company, and a couple of other store brands. I have not tried this recipe with Bisquick yet. I am adding that to my to-do list!
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Ingredients needed for this recipe
To make easy pumpkin pancakes with pancake mix, you need just a few basic ingredients.
- Pancake Mix
- Water
- Canned Pumpkin
- Brown Sugar
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
Yep, that is it—a total of 5 ingredients. If you need to you can make your own pumpkin pie spice.
Want to start with homemade pancakes instead of a box mix? Try this recipe for Buttermilk Pancakes, and add the pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and brown sugar to this recipe.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon Allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground Ginger
Mix the spices together and store them in a spice jar or air-tight container.
Nothing says Autumn like pumpkin spice! These easy, fluffy easy pumpkin pancakes are the perfect breakfast in the cooler weather of the fall season. They are great in the summer, too!
How to make this recipe
I start by putting the pancake mix and the pumpkin pie spice mix in a medium bowl. Next, use your fingers to sprinkle in the brown sugar to try to prevent any lumps from forming. Whisk everything together.
Now, add the canned pumpkin to the dry ingredients along with about 1 cup of water. Start to mix together, add more water as needed to get a good consistency of the batter for making pancakes.
Cooking the pancakes
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. You can add a little butter or cooking spray to the pan if you like, but I usually don't if I am using a non-stick pan.
Pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter per pancake and cook for 1 - ½ minutes. The edges of the pancake will start to dry and little bubbles will form on the top. Take a peek and you should see a nice golden brown color.
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Turn the pancakes over and continue to cook for another 1 - ½ minutes. If you press slightly in the center of the pancake you will notice it bounce back quickly when they are done.
I like to place the cooked pancakes on a cooling rack for about a minute before stacking them on a plate. This gives them a chance to cool off a bit so they don't steam and collect moisture on the plate.
We love that wonderful pumpkin pie flavor topped off with a little maple syrup and some butter. A little bit of powdered sugar or whipped cream goes great with them too!
Yep. I am getting hungry. And these easy pumpkin pancakes with pancake mix are so easy to make we will be enjoying this family favorite recipe often.
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Faq's and tips
No, and I have included a recipe I like for making your own pumpkin pie spice above and also in the recipe card. Or, use just cinnamon if you prefer, but it won't really have that pumpkin pie flavor.
I know people have made their own pumpkin puree, however, it can be more watery than the canned pumpkin you find at the store. You may need to adjust the recipe as necessary.
Or, if you want something really simple, just add some pumpkin pie spice to your pancake mix and omit the canned pumpkin and brown sugar. I have done that many times, too!
This recipe was tested using the plain, canned pumpkin. Pumpkin pie filling has spices added to it already along with other ingredients.
If you want something a little bit extra, add a handful or two of chocolate chips to the pancake batter.
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Easy Pumpkin Pancakes with pancake mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pancake Mix
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 ⅓ cups Water
- 1 cup Pumpkin canned
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk together the pancake mix with the pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle in the brown sugar and mix together making sure that clumps of brown sugar don't form.
- Add the canned pumpkin and about 1 cup of water to start. Mix together and add more water as needed to get a good consistency for pancakes.
- Butter or coat the skillet with cooking spray if needed.
- Pour the pumpkin pancake batter, ¼ cup for each pancake, into the warmed skillet. Cook for about 1 - ½ minutes. The edges will dry, small bubbles will form, and the pancake will turn a golden brown. Flip.
- Continue to cook the pancake for 1 - 1 ½ minutes. The pancake will spring back when lightly pressed in the center when it is done.
- Cool pancakes on a cooling rack for a minute if desired.
- Serve the pumpkin pancakes with maple syrup, butter, whipped cream, powdered sugar or your favorite topping.
Notes
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon Allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground Ginger
DD
How would you modify this to make waffles? Thx
Keri
After reading your question I gave it a try with the recipe as written plus adding an egg and a couple tablespoons of canola oil. They were tasty, but very soft. If you like a crisper waffle, I would recommend decreasing the pumpkin called for in my recipe by half. Add 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of canola oil. I hope it works out for you!
Alysia
Tried it with gluten free pancake mix and didn't turn out well. The mixture was too thick, I even added extra water. The pancakes just would not cook all the way through. Willing to try again with regular pancake mix.
Keri
Thank you for the feed back.
Andrea Day
This was perfect! We used Members Mark pancake mix from Sam’s Club and topped with maple syrup and candied pecans.
Vanessa Matare
I added some cardamom. This is an excellent recipe. Approved by my 2 year old son. Thanks for posting!
Michael Langford
Can I use pumpkin pie filling or just puree pumpkin?
Thanks,
Electric Mike
Keri
Hi. The difference between canned pumpkin puree and canned pumpkin pie filling is that the pumpkin pie filling already is sweetened and has spices added. I have not tried using it in this recipe, so if you do, please let us know how it works!
Lori
I used Krusteaz Sweet Cream Mix and only 1 tbsp of brown sugar — my family said they’re delish!!
Joan
So good and easy. We had pumpkin pie spice whipped cream and cranberry sauce with ours. Yum!
Amber
Tasty, but didn't get the inside consistency that a pancake should have. I think because of the pumpkin it was more gooey inside instead of fluffy bread texture, which I prefer. So maybe need to add more pancake mix? Didn't have time to try it yet.
Keri Hix
Hi,
Was the batter thick? If not, you may need a little more pancake mix. These pancakes do better cooked a little longer at a lower temperature.
Bonnie
Do you make this with no egg ?
Keri
I do not use egg. I usually use a simple pancake mix that calls for water.
Gayle Edwards
Like others, I had some leftover pumpkin and decided to try these. They were delicious. I might cut back on the spice and use one and a half teaspoons instead of two. Also after they were on the griddle I sprinkled a few chopped pecans on them and serve them with maple syrup.
Eva H
Had a half can of pumpkin left over from something made yesterday, and this was the perfect way to use that up! Cut the recipe in half just to try it, and they were very good and EASY to throw together with a pancake mix! ( I used Krusteaz pancake mix fyi)
Actually rivaled some pumpkin pancakes I have made from scratch, and were so much easier.
Thanks for this one!
Andi
Can you substitute mashed sweet potatoes for the pumpkin
Cook This Again Mom
I have not tried it. Let us know if you do and how it turns out.
Oki
Lovely recipe thank you very much for sharing.
Cook This Again Mom
Thank you!
Priscilla
Omigosh! Sooo good! Used molasses instead of brown sugar. Thank goodness I doubled the recipe! Served with butter pecan maple syrup. 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 stick Unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 cups maple syrup. Toast pecans in skillet medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Add butter and allow butter to begin to brown. Add syrup, simmer on low 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Serve hot over pumpkin pancakes. The thick batter makes them light and fluffy and irresistible! I need to try making them with mini chocolate chips, too. Thank you for a wonderful recipe. This will be a fall standard in our home!
Cook This Again, Mom!
The pecan syrup sounds amazing! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Glosey Bernad
Mine would not cook a the way through. Even when I cooked both sides to a dark brown.
Do you have any suggestions how to fix?
I would love to make these my "Way to go Mom Pancakes".
Thank you in advance for any help you may offer.
Glosey
cookthisagainmom
I would suggest turning the heat down and try cooking them a little slower. All stoves heat a little bit differently so maybe that will help. They should get done all the way through without burning. I hope that solves your problem. I know my kids still love these pancakes.
Priscilla
The batter is very thick, which makes the best pancakes! I use the scoop to spread the batter around to an even thickness and larger diameter. This should give you an even doneness.
Lonna
Great! Everyone loved them. Said it's like eating a pumpkin pie. I had to add much more water to thin it out enough to pour like regular pancake mix. For toppings we just did real maple syrup, real butter and almond slivers. Definitely a keeper here.
cookthisagainmom
Thank you. I am glad everyone enjoyed them!