Smoked Paprika Pumpkin Pancakes
These pumpkin pancakes are made by mixing a batter of flour, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk, then cooking them on a griddle until golden brown. They have a fluffy texture with a tender crumb, accented by the smoky warmth of smoked paprika and seasonal spices. The resulting pancakes are visually appealing and aroma-rich, perfect for autumn mornings.
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Calories: 320kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Griddle or large skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika adds warmth and smoky flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk dairy or plant-based
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, for greasing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked paprika, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, then stir in pumpkin puree and milk until smooth and integrated.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula, just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Preheat the griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with melted butter until shimmering.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake, leaving space to spread.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip carefully with a spatula.
- Cook the second side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked pancakes from the griddle and keep warm while you repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve the warm pancakes stacked, optionally topped with syrup, whipped cream, or extra cinnamon.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Keeps well refrigerated for a day and reheats nicely in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 250mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg