Go Back
Stack of fluffy pumpkin pancakes
Emilia

Easy Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes with Greek Yogurt

Easy fluffy pumpkin pancakes, ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt 150 g
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk 250 ml, plus extra to adjust the batter
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil 45 ml, or any neutral oil
  • ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree 200 g
  • 1⅔ to 2 cups all-purpose flour 200 to 250 g, added in doses, as depending on the type of flour you might need more or less
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder 10 g
  • 2 tablespoons sugar 25 g, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • A little oil or butter for the pan

Method
 

  1. Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, oil, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Mix the Pumpkin Batter Just Until Combined. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in gradual doses. Stir gently just until combined to avoid overworking the gluten. A few small lumps are perfectly fine; do not overmix, as keeping the batter light ensures a perfectly soft, fluffy texture.
  3. Check the batter. It should be thick but pourable, like thick yogurt. Because the moisture level of pumpkin puree can vary naturally, you may need to slightly adjust the flour. If the pumpkin batter appears too thick, add a splash of more milk a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the ideal pouring consistency. If it is too runny, add flour one spoonful at a time.
  4. Heat the pan and cook. Warm a non-stick pan over medium heat, then brush it with a very thin layer of butter. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake, or 1 tablespoon for mini ones. Cook for about 2 minutes, until bubbles appear and the edges look set. Then flip and cook another 2 minutes, until golden brown.
  5. Serve. Stack the pancakes on a plate and add your favorite toppings while they are warm.

Video