Okay, so I’ve been craving some pumpkin pancakes lately. I mean, who doesn’t love a good stack of pancakes, right? But I wanted to try something a little different this time, something with that fall flavor. So, I figured, why not try making pumpkin pancakes using pancake mix? It seemed easy enough, and I had a box of pancake mix sitting in my pantry just waiting to be used.
Getting Started
First things first, I grabbed a medium-sized bowl from my cupboard. Then, I opened up the box of pancake mix and measured out 3 cups of it. I dumped the mix into the bowl. Next, I grabbed a jug of cold water from the fridge and measured out 3 cups of it as well. I poured the water into the bowl with the pancake mix.
Mixing It Up
Now came the fun part – mixing! I took a whisk and started to blend the pancake mix and water together. I whisked everything until it was nice and smooth, making sure there weren’t any big lumps of dry mix left. It took a bit of elbow grease, but I got there in the end.
Adding the Pumpkin
- I got myself a can of pumpkin puree
- Then I put in a cup of it into the bowl
- Then I stirred it all together
Of course, they wouldn’t be pumpkin pancakes without some actual pumpkin, right? So, I opened a can of pumpkin puree. I scooped about a cup of it and added into the bowl. I grabbed a spatula and mixed everything together. I tried to mix evenly until the pumpkin puree was fully incorporated into the batter.
Spicing Things Up
I sprinkled in a teaspoon of cinnamon, a half teaspoon of nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves. After that I gave the batter a good stir to make sure the spices were evenly distributed.
Cooking Time
With the batter all ready to go, it was time to start cooking. I heated up my griddle over medium heat and greased it lightly with some butter. Once the griddle was hot, I used a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop out the batter and poured it onto the hot surface.
I cooked the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they were golden brown and cooked through. I flipped them carefully with a spatula, making sure not to splash any batter around. Then repeated the process until all the batter was used up, making a nice big stack of pumpkin pancakes.
The Final Result
Finally, I stacked the pancakes on a plate, drizzled them with some maple syrup, and added a dollop of whipped cream on top. And let me tell you, they were absolutely delicious! The pumpkin flavor was subtle but definitely there, and the spices added a nice warm touch. They were fluffy, flavorful, and the perfect fall breakfast treat.
So, there you have it – my little adventure in making pumpkin pancakes with pancake mix. It was a fun and easy recipe, and I’ll definitely be making these again soon. Maybe next time I’ll even try adding some chocolate chips or pecans to the batter for an extra twist!
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