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Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes

These fluffy pumpkin pancakes are the perfect blend of convenience and fall flavor. Using pancake mix, canned pumpkin, and a hint of brown sugar and spice, they come together in minutes and make mornings feel like a warm hug. Great for cozy weekends, brunch, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 pancakes
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 ⅓ cups water adjust as needed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, whisk pancake mix with pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar until combined.
  3. Add canned pumpkin and 1 cup water, stirring to mix.
  4. Add more water if batter is too thick.
  5. Grease skillet, pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.
  6. Cook 1–1½ minutes until bubbles form and edges dry. Flip.
  7. Cook another 1–1½ minutes until golden and springy.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/fluffy-pumpkin-pancakes-with-pumpkin-pie-spice/

Notes

• If using a thick canned pumpkin puree, you may need a bit more water to thin the batter.
• Don’t overmix the batter—stir until just combined to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
• Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning the pancakes before they’re cooked through.