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Pumpkin Pancakes Using Pancake Mix

Pumpkin pancakes using pancake mix for a quick, fluffy stack with a lightly spiced batter and tender crumb. Cook on a hot griddle until bubbles rise and edges turn dry, then flip for golden tops.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry mix and seasonings
  • 2 cup pancake and waffle mix (such as Bisquick or similar)
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
Wet ingredients
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup milk or water (as directed on the box)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Serving
  • butter for serving
  • maple syrup for serving

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Mix dry ingredients
  1. Combine pancake mix, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together until the spices and sugar are evenly distributed.
Mix wet ingredients
  1. Whisk pumpkin puree, milk or water, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
Combine and rest briefly
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir just until combined, leaving the batter slightly lumpy.
Cook pancakes
  1. Heat a greased griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot.
  2. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form and edges look dry, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more, until both sides are golden.
Serve
  1. Serve the pancakes warm with butter and warm maple syrup.

Notes

Pro tip: don’t overmix—stir only until you don’t see dry flour, so the batter stays slightly lumpy and the pancakes stay tender. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a toaster oven or skillet until warmed through. Freezing is yes: cool completely, freeze in a single layer, then bag and freeze for up to 2 months. For a lighter option, use milk instead of water and swap vegetable oil for melted butter for richer flavor.