1-Gather and Mix Your Ingredients: First, in a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. This dry mix sets the base for your fluffy pumpkin pancakes. Next, in another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 3/4 cup pumpkin puree, 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until smooth and blended.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined don’t worry about a few lumps, as this keeps your batter light. Let it rest for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors, and if the batter feels too thick, add a bit more melted butter for that ideal consistency. While it rests, prepare your cinnamon swirl by mixing 6 tablespoons salted butter, 3 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, then put it into a plastic bag with a small corner cut for piping.

2-Cook and Serve: Heat a greased skillet over medium heat and pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Pipe the cinnamon swirl into the center, swirling it slightly into the batter for that signature look. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden on the other side. For a healthier twist, pair it with fresh fruit or check out our rhubarb muffins recipe for another fruity option.

Once done, serve warm with butter and maple syrup. Each serving packs about 634 calories, based on 12 servings, so it’s a treat you can feel good about. Prep time is just 15 minutes, cook time 15 minutes, and total time 30 minutes perfect for busy mornings.