Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes: Fall Breakfast Magic
There are pancakes… and then there are Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes—the kind that make you want to curl up with a cozy blanket, inhale every autumn scent, and savor every bite. They’re soft, fluffy, and infused with warm pumpkin spice. But the real star? That cinnamon swirl running through the center like a gooey ribbon of fall flavor.
Whether you’re team classic, dairy-free, gluten-free, or totally plant-based—this recipe has a version that’s perfect for you. So grab a whisk, turn on the griddle, and let’s flip some pancake perfection.
What You’ll Need:
Dry Ingredients:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
➤ Use 1:1 gluten-free flour for GF option -
2½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
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3 tbsp brown or coconut sugar
Wet Ingredients:
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½ cup pumpkin purée
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1¼ cups milk
➤ Dairy: whole milk
➤ Non-dairy: oat, almond, soy, etc. -
2 tbsp melted butter
➤ Dairy: butter
➤ Vegan: vegan butter or coconut oil -
1 large egg
➤ Vegan substitute: 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) -
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
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4 tbsp butter (dairy or vegan)
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¼ cup sugar
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2 tsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp pancake batter
Instructions:
1. Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and sugar.
2. Mix the wet ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, milk, melted butter, egg (or flax egg), and vanilla.
3. Combine:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix—lumps are okay!
4. Make the cinnamon swirl:
In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp of the pancake batter. Spoon into a squeeze bottle or small plastic bag (snip a tiny corner if using).
5. Cook the pancakes:
Heat a skillet or griddle on medium heat and lightly grease. Pour batter into rounds, then swirl the cinnamon mixture onto each pancake.
6. Flip and finish:
When bubbles form and edges look set, flip and cook for 1 more minute or until golden.
7. Serve and savor:
Stack them high and serve warm with butter, maple syrup—and maybe an extra dusting of cinnamon because why not?
Fall mornings deserve a breakfast that feels like a hug, and these pancakes deliver just that—simple, comforting, and absolutely divine.
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