Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes

Sharing is caring!

Today, I added chocolate chips to my classic pumpkin pancakes to make these irresistible chocolate chip pumpkin pancakes. Made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, these are kids-approved and perfect any time of the day.

One of the wonderful things about fall is the humble pumpkin fruit. I love adding it to almost anything I can. And, my kids call these orange pancakes because they refuse to believe that these have pumpkin in them.

Ingredients and substitutes

• Flour - Use only all-purpose flour. No self-raising, or cake flours.
• Eggs - Use large eggs, about 60 grams each.
• Sugar - I use white sugar. And yet, brown sugar or honey would also work.
• Pumpkin puree - I am using canned puree. But, you can also make your own homemade.
• Pumpkin spice - I am using my homemade recipe, which is wonderful. But, you can also use store-bought.

Video and step by step instructions (pin)

---

• Dry ingredients - In a bowl, combine together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and sugar.
  Tip - Sifting or using a whisk will make the pancakes light and airy.
• Wet ingredients - In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, and pumpkin puree - combine well and ensure there are no lumps.
• Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well, but do not over mix. A few flour lumps are ok.
  Tip - Over-mixing the batter will create dense pancakes.

• Add the chocolate chips and combine but do not over-mix.
• Then, let the batter rest aside for 10 minutes (up to 30 minutes).
  Tip - Let the batter rest as it helps the gluten in the flour relax. This gives us light and airy pancakes.
• Heat a griddle, skillet, or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter and coat the surface well.
• Drop ¼ cup to ⅓ cup batter using a measuring cup, ladle, or large spoon.
• Cook on one side for 2 minutes until a few bubbles appear on the top.
• Flip and cook on the other side for another 30 to 40 seconds.
• Serve immediately with maple syrup or honey.

Serving suggestions 

• Maple syrup or honey are most commonly used with pancakes.
• And yet, try whipped cream with fresh fruits.
• Also, fruit fillings such as strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry - all these are great to accompany pancakes and waffles.

Tip - Perfect pancakes

1. Use all-purpose flour as it works best for pancakes.
2. Combine the dry ingredients well with a whisk or better yet sift them. This makes light and airy pancakes
3. Combine the liquid ingredients thoroughly. You can over-mix the liquid ingredients and it's ok because the eggs will add volume. 
4. Once you combine flour to the wet ingredients - combine well but do not over mix. A few lumps in the batter are ok. 
5. The batter must be a thick pouring consistency. So, if necessary add a tablespoon or two, or milk or flour as needed. 
6. Heat the pan on medium-high heat so you get a nice crisp edge but adjust heat as needed afterward.
7. Use butter if possible it adds a nice brown color to the crust.
8. The first flip usually takes longer so don't make haste to flip it. You must see those little bubbles on the top. Otherwise, the batter will spill over the sides and make a mess.  
9. Pancakes must be served fresh as soon as they are made but these can also be frozen for up to a month in the freezer. 

You may also like

• Eggnog collection here - eggnog bundt cake
• Pumpkin pancakes - French toast
• Pumpkin waffles - Eggnog pancakes
• Valentine's Day Heart French toast

---

Sharing is caring!