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    Home » Breakfast

    Easy Pumpkin Pancakes (w/pancake mix)

    Published: Sep 22, 2021 · Modified: Dec 18, 2021 by Keri Hix

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    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!

    a stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with butter and syrup being poured over the top.
    Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

    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!

    Table of contents
    • Ingredients needed for this recipe
    • Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • How to make this recipe
    • Cooking the pancakes
    • Other recipes you might like
    • Faq's and tips
    • Other pumpkin recipes you might like
    • Recipe

    Ingredients needed for this recipe

    To make easy pumpkin pancakes with pancake mix, you need just a few basic ingredients.

    ingredients measured out and labeled for pumpkin pancakes
    Pumpkin Pancake Recipe 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.

    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.


    a stack of pumpkin spice pancakes with butter and syrup with a fall themed towel in the back ground
    Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes

    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

    dry ingredients for pumpkin pancakes in a blue bowl with a whisk
    Pancake Mix, Pumpkin Spice Mix, and Brown Sugar

    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.

    pumpkin puree and water mixed with pancake mix in a blue bowl with a whisk
    Pumpkin Pancake Batter

    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.

    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.

    a stack of pancakes topped with butter on a white and blue plate
    Easy Pumpkin Pancakes

    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!

    a bite of pumpkin pancakes on a fork next to a stack of pancakes
    Easy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

    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.

    Other recipes you might like

    • Quick and Easy Chocolate Pancakes
    • Banana & Brown Sugar Pancakes
    • Baked Apple Pancake
    • Quick and Easy Gingerbread Pancakes

    Faq's and tips

    Do I need to buy pumpkin pie spice?

    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.

    What if I can't find canned pumpkin?

    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!

    Can I use pumpkin pie filling?

    This recipe was tested using the plain, canned pumpkin. Pumpkin pie filling has spices added to it already along with other ingredients.

    What if I want to kick it up a notch?

    If you want something a little bit extra, add a handful or two of chocolate chips to the pancake batter.

    Other pumpkin recipes you might like

    • Pumpkin Cake with Orange Glaze
    • Pumpkin No-bake Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
    • Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
    • Pumpkin Pie
    • Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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    Recipe

    a stack of pancakes topped with butter on a white and blue plate

    Easy Pumpkin Pancakes with pancake mix

    Simple to make pumpkin pancakes using pancake mix. My son has declared these the best pancakes he has ever had. The best part of all... they are so easy to make.
    4.69 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 Pancakes
    Calories: 58kcal
    Author: Keri Hix

    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

     
    To make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice mix together,
    • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
    • ¾ teaspoon Allspice
    • 1 teaspoon ground Ginger
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Joan

      December 28, 2022 at 7:41 am

      5 stars
      So good and easy. We had pumpkin pie spice whipped cream and cranberry sauce with ours. Yum!

      Reply
    2. Amber

      September 28, 2022 at 5:34 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Keri Hix

        October 10, 2022 at 1:23 pm

        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.

        Reply
    3. Gayle Edwards

      January 02, 2022 at 9:38 am

      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.

      Reply
    4. Eva H

      November 19, 2021 at 8:24 am

      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!

      Reply
    5. Andi

      July 20, 2021 at 10:09 am

      Can you substitute mashed sweet potatoes for the pumpkin

      Reply
      • Cook This Again Mom

        July 21, 2021 at 1:02 pm

        I have not tried it. Let us know if you do and how it turns out.

        Reply
    6. Oki

      November 01, 2020 at 4:41 am

      4 stars
      Lovely recipe thank you very much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Cook This Again Mom

        November 07, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Priscilla

      September 01, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Cook This Again, Mom!

        September 02, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        The pecan syrup sounds amazing! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    8. Glosey Bernad

      December 22, 2019 at 10:38 am

      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

      Reply
      • cookthisagainmom

        December 27, 2019 at 7:37 pm

        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.

        Reply
      • Priscilla

        September 01, 2020 at 3:49 pm

        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.

        Reply
    9. Lonna

      November 15, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • cookthisagainmom

        November 19, 2016 at 9:59 am

        Thank you. I am glad everyone enjoyed them!

        Reply

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