Hello my friends,
Cooking breakfast is unusual for me, and making pancakes is not in my recipe book. Breakfast is Geoffrey’s territory. But this week I did my very first recipe for a Spiced Pumpkin Pancake – it was actually my first pancake ever – can you believe it? I love pancakes, and I’m like a little kid waiting for Sundays. Sunday is the official Pancake Day in our house. Geoffrey makes THE BEST banana cinnamon pancakes, and his pancakes come with a lot of love.
My second favorite pancake is made at a restaurant by our house called Balans Restaurant. From this place, I always order the Jumbo breakfast which comes with home fries potatoes, sausage, fruit salad, eggs, bacon, and pancakes. Their pancake is nothing out of this world, but what gives the distinctive taste is their maple walnut butter. This butter is sweet with small walnut pieces. It’s just amazing!!!
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix
Now, let’s talk about my special Spiced Pumpkin Pancake recipe. First, I made homemade Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix from scratch. I use all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, and salt. Then, store it in a dry airtight container at room temperature up to six months.
To keep to our weekly tradition, I decided to make my Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes last Sunday. I usually don’t make breakfast because I tend to add and add and end up cooking a very elaborate meal. This is why Geoffrey is in charge because he makes a straightforward and quick breakfast, or brunch, or other meals by putting together various things I already made from the refrigerator. He has a tough job, huh?
I’m an early riser, and I started to make the pancakes around 6:30 AM before Geoffrey woke up. I wanted to surprise him with breakfast already on the table with a hot cup of Dominican coffee; Prosecco with orange juice; and light, fluffy and very filling Spiced Pumpkin Pancake with some fresh blackberries & raspberries. Because we are still celebrating the Fall / Autumn season with the pumpkin, I used our Pumpkin Spice Syrup made with real pumpkin. I’m in love with this syrup, and I’m using it every afternoon to make a personal homemade Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Mocha. Don’t tell Geoffrey because he doesn’t know I’m doing this almost every day! I think my cafe mocha is better than Starbucks. Yes, Really!
Making the Spiced Pumpkin Pancake
Making the pancake batter is easy and quick. Just get a large mixing bowl and add one lightly beaten egg, milk, canned pumpkin puree, vegetable oil and the vanilla. Combine everything and make sure it is well incorporated before you go to the final step of adding 2 cups of the Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix. Then, blend well. For my taste, the batter was too thick, and the first pancake was hard to spread on the pan. If this happens, just add 1/2 a cup more milk, and it will be perfect.
I have been on and off blogging for a year. And, I always have wanted to photograph syrup pouring over the pancake. I finally got the opportunity to do it. I still have a lot to learn about shooting food and I’m still finding my style, but I’m proud of where I’m right now:). I love the high contrasts and the dark earthy-orange color in the pancakes.
Geoffrey loved the Spiced Pumpkin Pancake, and already asked me what is on the menu for next weekend. I said: “let me see what I can arrange for you,” but we all know he’ll be the one in the breakfast kitchen next Sunday.
Have a wonderful day!
Carlos
UPDATE – This recipe is part of our special compilation of “8 Sweet Pumpkin Spice Recipes you are going to want to make.” If you love pumpkin spice like we do. Check it out.
Spiced Pumpkin Pancake | Pumpkin Spice Syrup
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Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes: Surprise your partner with a breakfast of Dominican coffee; Prosecco with orange juice; and light, fluffy and very filling Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes with some fresh blackberries & raspberries. The nutrition does not include the Pumpkin Spice SyrupRecipe adapted from BH&G Best Pumpkin recipes - special edition
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix
- 3/4 Pumpkin Puree
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lightly beaten egg
- 1 teaSpoon Vanilla
- 1 cup milk, I added an extra 1/2 cup for better consistency.
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine egg, milk, pumpkin, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Add 2 cups of Pumpkin Spice Pancake Mix and combine well. I added 1/2 cup milk to have a better consistency and easier to spread in the pan. You can add more if you think the batter is too thick.
- For standard-size pancakes, pour 1/4 cup batter onto a hot, lightly greased pancake pan; spread if necessary. In this step I added more to make bigger size pancakes.
- Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden; turn over when surfaces are bubbly and edges are slightly dry.
- I reduced the heat to low after the first pancake because was too hot.
- Serve with butter and pour on our delicious Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Store any leftover pancakes individually or layered between waxed paper in the freezer up to 1 month; reheat in the microwave or in the toasted oven.
Courses Breakfast
Cuisine American
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 142 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 5.2 g | 8% | |
Saturated Fat 0.5 g | 3% | |
Sodium 288.4 mg | 12% | |
Total Carbohydrates 21.7 g | 7% | |
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g | 11% | |
Sugars 3.1 g | ||
Protein 3.6 g | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Platter Talk says
November 12, 2016 at 4:56 pmBeautiful photography and recipe! I could eat that meal ANYtime!
Geoffrey Swetz says
November 12, 2016 at 6:46 pmThank you! Carlos is taking his photography studies very seriously. Thanks for coming by
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
November 12, 2016 at 5:13 pmThis is my kind of breakfast! Looks fantastic!
Geoffrey Swetz says
November 12, 2016 at 6:45 pmThanks Allison! We had some batter leftover, so had pancakes two days in a row!
Luci {Luci's Morsels} says
November 12, 2016 at 8:24 pmPumpkin spice all the things!! Especially delicious maple syrup!
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Geoffrey Swetz says
November 3, 2017 at 7:37 pmToo late to reply to your comment? Hope not. Thanks for coming by LAST YEAR! Sorry for the little delay;)
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
November 12, 2016 at 8:42 pmThe hubs does breakfast too.. about 3/4 the time! Maybe I’ll just give this recipe to him LOL
Geoffrey Swetz says
November 23, 2016 at 10:13 pmDefinitely worth it. He can make it for you, for sure!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
April 8, 2017 at 5:51 pmI love pumpkin– everything! These pancakes look incredible. I will have to check out that syrup!
Geoffrey Swetz says
April 8, 2017 at 9:26 pmYes Michelle, the syrup is awesome! We have some in stock too – hint, hint
Debra C. says
April 8, 2017 at 6:39 pmYour pictures are amazing and these pancakes are mouthwatering! What a delicious way to start the day or… breakfast for dinner? I think that’s how I’m going to enjoy this amazing meal!
Geoffrey Swetz says
April 8, 2017 at 9:27 pmHi Debra. We have no problem having them for dinner;) Thanks for commenting on the pictures. Carlos works hard on them.
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
April 8, 2017 at 9:10 pmCan you come make these for me tomorrow morning?? kthx 😀 These look DELICIOUS
Geoffrey Swetz says
April 8, 2017 at 9:28 pmSure Sarah! LOL. We’ll be right over first thing in the morning. Thanks for stopping by!
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
April 8, 2017 at 10:07 pmWhat a nice surprise for Geoffrey to wake up to. I bet he was completely surprised since he is usually the Sunday morning chef. BTW. . . I can’t get over how big the breakfast is at Balans. I think that my tummy would burst if I ate that much food. 😉
Geoffrey Swetz says
April 9, 2017 at 10:23 amThank you so much Lynn for your comment, and especially for reading Carlos’s whole post. Sometimes we think that people dont care to read about what Carlos has to say. You proved us wrong. You are the best !
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
April 9, 2017 at 1:37 amLovely twist on the flavour with the pumpkin spice mix and the pumpkin spice syrup sounds amazing too!
Geoffrey Swetz says
April 9, 2017 at 10:25 amThe syrup is really delicious Bintu. We have some available if you want to try it. Check out the “toppings” section of our website for syrups, caramel sauces, yogurt toppings, honey, etc. Thanks for coming by today
Just Jo says
April 9, 2017 at 7:46 amPancakes just make life better itself don’t they? I love pumpkin pie spice – I make my own being in England where you can’t buy it off the shelf. Can’t wait to give these a go. And p.s. I love the label on that syrup bottle! What a lovely name it has – Blackberry Patch 🙂
Geoffrey Swetz says
April 9, 2017 at 10:28 amThanks Jo. Let us know how the pancakes come out. We love pumpkin pie spice too. Blackberry Patch is one of our great producers who provide us with all our products to offer our customers. Maybe they have a distributor in the UK?
Lisa|Garlic & Zest says
November 1, 2017 at 7:53 pmLove that you’ve used actual pumpkin puree in your recipe! Fall bliss!
Geoffrey Swetz says
November 3, 2017 at 7:43 pmThanks Lisa. We love putting pumpkin puree in all the pumpkin recipes. Give that extra quality and authenticity. Thank you for noticing.
Ellen says
November 1, 2017 at 8:41 pmFrom scratch pancakes are the best! I love these are pumpkin spice. Perfect for fall.
Geoffrey Swetz says
November 3, 2017 at 7:45 pmAlmost every Sunday is “Pancake Sunday” in this house. They aren’t always from scratch, but they are made with love, that’s for sure.
Edyta at Innocent Delight says
November 1, 2017 at 9:08 pmYour pancakes look fantastic. I love all the flavors of Pumpkin Spice. I know what my family is heaving for breakfast this coming Sunday 🙂
Geoffrey Swetz says
November 3, 2017 at 7:46 pmThank you so much Edyta! You’re family are lucky people. Take a picture on Sunday and let us know how much your family enjoyed them. Happy Fall !
Sues says
November 1, 2017 at 11:10 pmThese photos are gorgeous! I love those pancakes and I NEED that pumpkin spice syrup!!
Geoffrey Swetz says
November 3, 2017 at 7:48 pmThank you Sues for commenting on the photos. Carlos is spending a lot of time learning photography. You’ll love the Pumpkin Spice Syrup. You’ll find a link in our shop (hint, hint)
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
November 2, 2017 at 9:03 pmWow, pumpkin spice syrup! So much amazing flavor.
Geoffrey Swetz says
November 3, 2017 at 7:40 pmThanks for coming by again Michelle. Glad you like pumpkin spice as much as we do