Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes

Fluffy Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes are here just in time for fall. Hearty pancakes full of pumpkin flavor make this a delicious autumn breakfast! 

If you haven’t made any pumpkin recipes yet this Fall (unofficially known as pumpkin season!), these whole wheat pancakes with pumpkin would be a great recipe to kick off some seasonal baking and cooking. I know you will love eating them on cool fall mornings! My favorite thing about them is that they’re even quick enough to make on busy mornings!

This Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes recipe is adapted from Jennifer’s site, Mother Thyme. (Thanks, Jenn!) 

What ingredients do I need for these healthy pumpkin pancakes?

You will need the following things to make your pancake batter:

• White whole wheat flour
• White sugar
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Buttermilk
• Milk
• Pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie mix)
• 1 egg
• Butter

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

This recipe makes about 12-14 pancakes. 

Preheat an electric griddle or large nonstick skillet on medium heat to medium-high heat. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together, flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and cinnamon.

Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add your wet ingredients: milk, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, egg, and melted butter. Mix everything together until well combined.

Place a small amount of butter on the heated surface. When it’s melted, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto it.

Cook until small bubbles form and begin to pop, then flip the pancake to the other side.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.

Serve topped with a pat of butter and plenty of pure maple syrup! These would also be delicious with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream or Easy Cinnamon Honey Butter.

Do I have to use white whole wheat flour?

You can use any whole wheat flour. I find this kind of white flour to be a little fluffier than regular whole wheat flour. You can also try other whole-grain flours, but it will change the texture and taste a bit.

What if I don’t have any buttermilk?

No need to run out and buy buttermilk from the store for this recipe. You can make your own by whisking a teaspoon of white vinegar into a cup of regular milk and letting it stand for 15 minutes until curdled! 

Can I use other spices instead of Pumpkin Pie Spice?

Have you ever made your own Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice? If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, combine your other spices in a small bowl to make your own. It works great in this recipe! 

Learn from my mistakes and check your griddle before you pour the batter on top!

Can these pancakes be frozen and reheated later?

If you have any remaining batter, go ahead and make it all into pancakes. Let them cool completely, then place them on a baking sheet in single layers to freeze. Layer pancakes between sheets of waxed paper in a freezer container or reusable freezer bag, then seal and freeze for up to 2 months. 

When it’s time to reheat your frozen pancakes, place 1-5 pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and reheat in the microwave. Cook for about 20 seconds for one pancake and up to 60 seconds for five (times will vary by microwave). This way results in the fluffiest pancakes. 

Pancake Recipes

 Since I first discovered the wide world of pancake recipes when I started this blog, pancakes have become a little bit of an obsession. You’re going to love some of these other delicious pancake recipes I’ve made and shared over the years.

My most favorite pancake recipe is my grandmother’s Best Griddle Cakes with a Secret Ingredient. I grew up with them and they’re still the ones I prefer to this day!

• Cinnamon Peach Pancakes
• Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• The Fluffiest Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Compote 
• Patriotic Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries and Strawberries
• Baked Apple Cinnamon Pancake
• German Pancake
• Zucchini Pancakes
• Chocolate Cherry Pancakes
• Banana Peanut Butter Chip Pancakes
• Cranberry Pancakes with Orange Cream Cheese Drizzle

I’ve also loved shaking things up by making crepes from time to time! Try out this Easy Crepe Recipe first, then make them fancier with this Lemon Crepes recipe. 

Don’t want pumpkin in your pancakes? Then be sure to make these light and fluffy whole wheat pancakes!

Even more delicious breakfast and brunch ideas . . . 

When we’re not enjoying pancakes, we also love this Baked Cinnamon French Toast and these Dairy-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles!

Easy and filling, this pumpkin pancake recipe has all your favorite fall flavors! Whip up a batch for a delicious breakfast. . . or breakfast for dinner! Serve these all on their own or with a side of crisp Baked Bacon.