Description
Fluffy, spiced pumpkin pancakes swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling, perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or special brunch.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for swirl)
1/4 cup brown sugar (for swirl)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (for topping)
Maple syrup (optional)
Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. A few lumps are okay; overmixing will result in tough pancakes.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until a smooth, thick paste forms.
Step 5: Heat a lightly greased griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 6: Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Immediately after pouring the batter, drizzle about a teaspoon of the cinnamon roll swirl mixture over the top of each pancake in a spiral or zig-zag pattern.
Step 7: Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip carefully and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 8: Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
Step 9: Serve immediately and savor every warm, spiced bite!
Notes
For an extra indulgent treat, prepare a cream cheese glaze by whisking 2 oz softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, then drizzle over the warm pancakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg