Description
Seasonal Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes offer rich autumn flavors with delicate spice profiles. Warm maple syrup and crisp streusel topping complete this comforting morning meal for breakfast enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsps light brown sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 2 tbsps canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Streusel Preparation: Blend all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened unsalted butter in a medium bowl, using fingertips to create a delicate, crumbly mixture that will crown the pancakes with a sweet, spiced topping.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and warm spices (ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves) in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and fragrant.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Vigorously whisk whole milk, large egg, canned pumpkin puree, canola oil, and pure vanilla extract in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and harmoniously blended.
- Batter Creation: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing, allowing the batter to maintain a light, airy consistency with subtle lumps.
- Griddle Preparation: Warm a non-stick griddle to medium-low heat (325°F), lightly misting with cooking spray to ensure effortless pancake release and even browning.
- Pancake Crafting: Pour batter onto heated surface, immediately scattering a generous layer of prepared streusel across the surface, creating a textural landscape of sweet, crumbly peaks.
- Cooking and Flipping: Allow pancakes to develop bubbles and slightly dry edges, carefully flip after 2-3 minutes, then adorn the uncooked side with additional streusel, cooking until golden and perfectly set.
- Serving Technique: Repeat the process with remaining batter, adjusting heat as needed to achieve consistent color and texture, creating a stack of luxurious, spice-laden pancakes ready for enjoyment.
Notes
- Streusel Prep Tip: Make streusel ahead of time and refrigerate to enhance flavor and texture before adding to pancakes.
- Batter Mixing Warning: Overmixing causes tough, dense pancakes – stop stirring once ingredients are just combined to keep them light and fluffy.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-low heat around 325°F to prevent burning and ensure even, golden-brown pancake surfaces.
- Moisture Balance: Use canned pumpkin puree at room temperature to help achieve smoother batter consistency and prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg