Simple and delicious pumpkin pancakes in a snap! Gluten-free, vegan, and single-serve, these pancakes are healthy and make a perfect seasonal breakfast recipe any day of the week!
***This post has been updated in April 2016. Original writing stands***
Hey there! How has your week been, it’s almost over and time for the weekend! I just wanted to pop in a share that Pumpkin Pancake recipe I mentioned on Monday. And if you aren’t loving anything about this week, well these pancakes will quickly change that, you’ll see. They brought a smile to my face last weekend and I am so ready to make them again this weekend! They were perfect fuel as well and filled me up for hours! If I have time though…Saturday I am taking an SAT II Literature (which is only an hour long, thank god!) and then Sunday is the Live Well Sports & Health Festival! I really would rather stay home and just do simple to-dos and prepare for the coming week on weekends. But sometimes having an event or quick outing makes the weekend seem a bit longer and I will take as much weekend as I can get! Okay, now the moment I know you are all on the edges of your seat for…
Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin Pancakes
Simple and delicious pumpkin pancakes in a snap! Gluten-free, vegan, and single-serve, these pancakes are healthy and make a perfect seasonal breakfast recipe any day of the week!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 Cup Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
- 5 Drops of Vanilla Stevia
- 1/4 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (See Below for Recipe)
- 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon (plus more for topping!)
- 1/3 Cup Water
- Topping Ideas:
- Maple Syrup
- Protein Frosting: 1 TB of Vanilla Protein Powder + 2 TB Water (mixed)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, spice, and cinnamon, stir. Then add the pumpkin, stevia, and water, mix to combine.
- Let the batter sit while you heat a pan over medium heat (wiped with coconut oil).
- Once the pan is hot, pour half the batter onto the pan, cook for 3 minutes, flip once you see bubbles on the surface and the edges dry. Cook another 2 minutes and remove. Repeat for the other half of the batter.
- Serve with your favorite pancake toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
You do not understand how happy I am that these came out perfectly! I was waiting to just grab a bowl and heat up some pumpkin quinoa flakes instead. The last time I made pancakes it just did not work, two batches in the trash and a very frustrated, angry, and starving Rebecca was left to clean up the mess! But I think the secret is making them small so they cook quick and you can flip them with out having the uncooked part get in the way. I also wish pancakes were quicker. I can only ever make them on the weekend when I don’t have to get ready for school, bummer. Although I know many people like to make a large batch and freeze them, I am just worried about freezing gluten-free/vegan cakes and the texture that will result when microwaved from frozen.
I also ran out of PP spice the other day and was going to pick some McCormick up when I went to the grocery. But then I saw the price…$6.48 for a tiny bottle! No way. I knew I had all the spices to make my own and an empty bottle to put it in so that’s what I did. So much more economical!
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin Pancakes
Easy as 1, 2, 3! Make your own pumpkin pie spice mix to bring the best flavor to the season!
- Yield: 30g 1x
- Category: Spice Mix
- Cuisine: American
Instructions
- Measure out each spice and place in a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Use a funnel and fill a bottle (I just used my empty 1.12oz (31g) McCormick bottle) with your spice!
So tell me:
+ Have any pancakes horror stories?
+ Do you make big batches and freeze them for during the week? I guess I can always try and see how it works, now that I have a perfect recipe!
+ Pancakes or Waffles? I have never made waffles from scratch, but I do know we have an old waffle iron in the back of one of our cabinets. That will be my next experiment because I could go for a good pumpkin waffle 😉
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Cath
Thank you so much for the pumpkin pie spices. Like you, almost 5 dollars for such a little jar is ridiculous .
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So much better to make out own, eh?
Casey Muir-Taylor
Nothing better than pancakes! Can’t wait to include this in our round up.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Amberjane
Look so tasty Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Erin - Suburban Simplicity
Pumpkin pancakes are so sweet and delicious. I usually make them for the kids in the fall when there are pumpkins everywhere.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pumpkin is good any time 😉
Honest Mum
These looks utterly amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
Rebecca, I did some pumpkin waffles this winter, gluten free, and we were in love with them! I even toasted one and cut it into quarters and used it as bread for a sandwich! Delish! I need to try them as a pancake, cause yours look incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sounds good to me! I’m updating my pumpkin Waffle recipe this week!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
These look so amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
One Messy Mama
Perfect for Sunday Breakfasts! Yummy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally!
Sarah Ross-Koves
I am a waffle lover, but only if made from scratch. We ate a lot of pancakes growing up, so they are not my favorite, but I adore them with raspberry jam (the chunky homemade kind). I love pumpkin pie, so I think these might need to be tried in my kitchen. Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well I have a pumpkin waffle recipe as well!
Bread
Hey pancakes my little munchkin neighbour can eat!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, all right then!
Mummy here and there
Oh I do love pumkin pie, yumlicious X
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’ll love pancakes then!
Savannah
Ah, these look sooooo yum! I used Bob’s Red Mill 1-for-1 gluten free flour yesterday morning for pancakes and they were a DISASTER! No matter how long I cooked them, they were still wet and gooey and gross inside. I was so disappointed, and so was my husband, who was looking forward to pancakes all week. I may have to surprise him with a batch of these tomorrow morning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That’s surprising! I’ve never had a problems with bob’s. Try his All-Purpose though, not the 1 to 1.
Jennifer A
I love pumpkin, and pancakes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Nothing not to love!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
Anything pumpkin is OK by me. These pancakes look wonderful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Agreed!
Jamie @ Medium Sized Family
Yum! These look delicious. So smart to put together your own pumpkin pie spice rather than pay the store price.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So easy when you have all the individual spices anyway!
Martie
Any pancake is a good pancake, and these sound awesome! 🙂 I have made pancakes and frozen them before, and they reheat nicely in a regular toaster. They’re better fresh, though. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always better fresh, but you can never have a bad pancake, no matter 😉
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
I’d never thought of making pumpkin pancakes but these look really delicious! I’m pinning so that I’ll have this recipe on hand to make soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
What!? That’s crazy! They are such a classic!
Ginger Wroot
Totally yum and healthy-looking! Can’t wait until it’s morning and I can make these for a special breakfast!
–G
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pancakes make any morning special!
Janice Wald
Wow! Look at all these comments and trackbacks!
We love pancakes at my house.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pancakes are a must!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
These look so good! I love pumpkin pancakes year-round.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Same, same 😉
Stefani @ The Crafty Christian
These look amazing! I need to try them, I have some leftover pumpkin I need to use. 🙂 I love everything pumpkin. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect! Leftover cans of pumpkin are MADE for pancakes 😉
Linda
Pumpkin is my favorite. Looks delicious and so good for you.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Good for body, mind, and soul!
Ahu @ Ahu Eats
MMMmm these look so good and I LOVE recipes that serve one. Beautiful photos
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pancakes are better for one 😉 Thanks dear!
carly aka mummy
In the UK we dont seem to use pumpkin very much in cooking or baking but really want to try using it more. These look delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You should!!! Thank you!
Kathryn Grace
No pumpkin horror stories here, but I do love me some pumpkin pancakes. We make them at least once every fall when the pumpkins hit the stores. Years ago, we’d have them every weekend for a while, but we can’t eat pancakes that often any more, sadly. Your recipe looks amazing, wicked delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Why not? Pancakes every weekend here!
Kathryn Grace
Oh I wish! And I used to. Diabetes II reared its ugly head in our household and I have to watch the carbs I cook and bake with these days. We’re eating fewer pancakes (and all that we love with them), cakes, pies and such and incorporating far more lower-carb foods like fresh vegetables and homemade wild-yeast sourdough bread. Thank goodness, we love those too.
Bethany
Yum! These pancakes look great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Ashley Tukiainen
Looks delicious!! I love pumpkin spice everything!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Same here! Thanks Ashley!
sue
Yum! I love pumpkin and the spices we use such as cinnamon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best, right?
Sahana
Looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Sherry
I do love pumpkin, especially fresh organic pumpkin. I love pancakes, too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pumpkin anything!
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant
These are beautiful, Rebecca! I literally JUSt finished a delicious bowl of oatmeal but I still want a plate of these.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, well, there’s always brunch 😉
Melanie@Toots + Dill
This must be delicious!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thank you!
Helen Fern
oohhhh – these look so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar
Single-serving pancake recipes are so nice! (especially since the leftovers don’t always keep.) Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s the name of the game for me! So much easier too!
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
I love anything with pumpkin in it and these pancakes sound wonderful. Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Same here! Thank you!
Nicole @ The Professional Mom Project
These look great. I really like the idea of adding pumpkin for some extra nutrition. Pinning for later so I can give them a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’ve never had pumpkin pancakes!?
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy
These look divine! I have a slight obsession with pancakes and I love pumpkin (any time of year)!!! PS – Your photography is on point! Great job with the update 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pancakes every weekend! My life would not be complete without them!
And thank you!!! xoxoxo
erendis
The key to reheating frozen pancakes that are still yummy and not rubbery is DON’T microwave them! Toast them instead- let them thaw a little then put them in the toaster (its easier in a toaster oven but I’ve had success with a regular toaster too.)
strengthandsunshine
Thanks! I’ll have to try that for sure.
Amy @ The Little Honey Bee
Have you tried this with any other type of flour? Like oat?
strengthandsunshine
Any flour would work! Just don’t leave out the baking powder and you may want to increase it to 1/2 tsp.
Kierston @candyfit
Looks yummy 🙂
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Kierston!
Shobelyn
Saw this entry in vegan friday. I am looking forward to make this. Thanks for the share
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Shobelyn! I hope you like them!
Stephanie @ Diary of a Debutante
I very rarely (attempt to) cook, so I don’t have any horror stories of my own–luckily. I’ve witnessed quite a few disasters, though! Stopping by from the First Friday blop hop 🙂 Have a fabulous rest of your weekend!
xo,
Stephanie
Diary of a Debutante
http://www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com
strengthandsunshine
Thanks for stopping by! Sometimes the failures are the best because we can learn so much for next time! And we have funny stories to tell after the fast 🙂
Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife}
Seriously gonna make these RIGHT NOW. I have tried a few GF pumpkin pancake recipes and haven’t found one I love.
strengthandsunshine
I can’t get enough of these. It is so hard to get a good gluten-free AND vegan pancakes recipe to work, but I think I found a winning method!
Kim
I can’t remember the last time either me or my husband made pancakes. We’re just not breakfast people most days. These look delicious though and they’re healthy too! I’d probably go without the frosting but the pancakes themselves? Definitely!
strengthandsunshine
If you’re not a breakfast person pancakes can be daunting, but these are super simple and always come out perfect!
akaleistar
Yum!
strengthandsunshine
🙂
Amber Day Hicks
Sounds absolutely divine! I cannot wait to try!!!
strengthandsunshine
Thanks Amber! I made them again this morning and they were fabulous!
Kammie
Perfection indeed <3
strengthandsunshine
It was definitely a top moment of my week, haha!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
Those truly ARE perfection! 🙂 Delish!!!
strengthandsunshine
Thanks! I can’t wait to have them again myself!