Pumpkin Pancakes with Pancake Mix

The ultimate shortcut for those craving a taste of fall without the fuss of following a "from scratch" recipe are these Pumpkin Pancakes with Pancake Mix.

With a simple hack of using a ready-made mix, you can turn a basic batter into a delicious fall-flavored treat perfect for breakfast, brunch or even a fun breakfast for dinner meal!

If you're like me, you wait all year to enjoy recipes delicious Pumpkin Dessert Recipes that we all love this time of year. Let me show you how to make this easy pumpkin breakfast recipe.

This recipe is your shortcut to fluffy pumpkin pancakes using a simple pancake mix! I'll show you how to add a touch of fall magic to your favorite mix for a delicious breakfast everyone will love.

If you have a box of pancake mix and a few extra ingredients handy, you can whip up this delicious recipe in no time! 

Looking for more breakfast ideas for the season? Try my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins or my Homemade Pumpkin Pancakes recipe.

Table of Contents

• Pumpkin Pancake Mix
• Reader Review
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Recipe Substitutions and Variations
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Top Tip
• Before You Begin!
• Recipe FAQ's
• Serving Tips
• Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
• Indulge in Flavor, Not Ads - Get Your Ad-Free Digital Cookbook Today!
• More Recipes to Love
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Pumpkin Pancake Mix

For this recipe, I used Hungry Jack buttermilk pancake mix to make the pancakes, but you can swap that brand for your favorite pancake mix. You could use my homemade bulk pancake mix recipe.

There are no eggs in this recipe! The pumpkin puree that's added to the pancake batter replaces the need for eggs. Pumpkin puree is a great egg replacement in a variety of recipes and it works so well in pancakes!

Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Main Ingredients Needed

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Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Start by adding the pancake mix, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to a large bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients together to combine the mix with the seasoning.

Step 2: After the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined, add the milk, oil, and pumpkin puree. Whisk all the ingredients together until just combined. Your mix will still be a little bit lumpy, and that’s fine! After everything is mixed, set the bowl aside and allow the batter to rest for at least five minutes.

Step 3: While the batter is resting, start heating your griddle or pan. Warm the griddle over medium high heat until the pan is warm, then reduce the heat to medium. Grease the pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter, then start pouring the pancake batter onto the hot pan.

Step 4: For medium sized pancakes, scoop ¼ cup of batter onto the hot pan. For larger pancakes, use ⅓ cup of batter. Allow the pancakes to cook on one side until the batter begins to bubble, then flip the pancake over to cook the other side.

Serving Tips

Serve the pancakes immediately after they’re cooked. These pumpkin pancakes taste great with a variety of toppings:

• Warm butter
• Cinnamon and Sugar
• Whipped Cream
• Traditional Maple Syrup or Homemade Blueberry Sauce would be delicious!

Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips

Refrigerator: Place any leftover pancakes in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Freezer: Lay any leftover pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet that’s been covered in either waxed paper, parchment paper or even aluminum foil. Next, place the tray in the freezer. Leave the tray in the freezer for about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the FROZEN pancakes and place in a freezer safe bag.

Thawing: You can thaw frozen pancakes using either the microwave or a traditional oven: 

Reheating Microwave: Place frozen pancakes on a microwavable safe plate. Cook on high for about one to two minutes or until heated through. There's no need to cover the pancakes. 

Reheating Toaster Oven: Place the frozen pancakes in a single layer on a baking tray that's been covered in either parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through and warm. 

More Recipes to Love

• One of my favorite Fall recipes is Cheesecake and Pumpkin Parfaits. They're served in mason jars too!
• Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups starts out with a cake mix, so you know it's going to be easy!
• Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes and Pumpkin Spice Pull Apart Bread both have videos included to help you see how to prepare the recipes. 

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This blog post has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new photos and a new printable recipe card with nutritional information. I hope you enjoyed the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!