Description
Delight in these cozy Chai Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes, a perfect blend of warm spices and seasonal pumpkin that make a comforting breakfast or brunch treat. Fluffy and flavorful, they’re topped with crunchy pecans and sweet maple syrup for an irresistible start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 Organic Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup 100% Pumpkin Purée
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Pecans
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and pumpkin purée until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Batter: Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter will be slightly thick; avoid overmixing to keep pancakes tender.
- Heat Skillet: Place a medium skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or a bit of butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook on medium flame until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes more until golden brown.
- Serve: Transfer cooked pancakes to a serving plate. Top generously with pecans and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin purée for the best flavor; canned pumpkin purée works as well.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Adjust spices according to your preference for chai seasoning intensity.
- If desired, substitute pecans with walnuts or your preferred nuts.
- Butter the skillet lightly if not using cooking spray to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin pancakes, chai spice pancakes, autumn breakfast, pumpkin purée recipe, pecan maple pancakes
