First Watch Pumpkin Pancake Recipe
If you love warm fall flavors, then you will enjoy this First Watch Pumpkin Pancake Recipe. These pancakes are soft, fluffy, and full of sweet pumpkin spice taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, add flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk well.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Preheat Skillet
- Place a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to prevent sticking.
Pour Pancake Batter
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup. Pour batter onto the skillet. Leave space between pancakes.
Cook First Side
- Cook for 2–3 minutes. Watch for bubbles forming on top before flipping the pancake.
Flip Pancakes
- Use a spatula to flip gently. Cook another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Keep Warm
- Place cooked pancakes on a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm while cooking the rest.
Serve with Toppings
- Add butter, maple syrup, or whipped cream. Sprinkle extra cinnamon or nuts if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for a stronger pumpkin flavor.
- Substitute almond milk for buttermilk if needed.
- Add chocolate chips or raisins for extra sweetness.
- Keep batter slightly lumpy for fluffier pancakes.
- Don’t press pancakes while cooking to avoid dense texture.