Pancakes are always a great choice for a festive comforting breakfast. But what’s even better are the fluffy pumpkin ricotta pancakes. They are full of warm pumpkin spice wrapped around every bite.
I’ve always admired all pumpkin spiced food and drinks, from pancakes, cookies, muffins, lattes – you name it! I’ll take them all!
So I decided to take what I love most about pumpkin season and balance all that sweetness with a a bit of creamy ricotta. And that little twist turned these pancakes into something amazing and memorable.
What I love most is that the ricotta doesn’t take away from that full, rich texture we love in pancakes.
It actually works in their favour. It creates a wonderfully soft, flavourful, protein-packed breakfast that everyone at the table will soon get crazy for.
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Why The Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes Are Great
✔️ They are a protein-based breakfast that’s both delicious and nutritious.
✔️ It is a flexible recipe – you can add more nutrients by swapping the all-purpose flour for oat or whole wheat.
✔️ The ricotta cheese balances the sweetness so perfectly and adds extra fluffiness. These pancakes feel like soft little clouds.
✔️ They are so simple to make. No store-bought pancakes mix, no preservatives, just real ingredients made from scratch.
✔️ They take the same time, but better flavour. This pancakes take no longer than regular pancakes, but taste so amazing.
What You’ll Need
Eggs – They hold everything together and give the pancakes a structure.
Canned Pumpkin Puree – The easy, quick option for rich pumpkin flavour. If you’ve got extra time, roast your own pumpkin and make purée at home (always worth it). But between us, I often go with the canned one, too, to save time.
Milk – Whole milk makes the batter nice and creamy, but you can also use buttermilk makes the pancakes even softer.
Maple syrup – Just a bit to sweeten things up. You can substitute the syrup with brown sugar or honey, if you wish.
Ricotta cheese – The secret to keeping pancakes moist and balanced, giving a gentle creamy finish.
Vanilla extract – For smooth warmth and most delicious flavour. I always recommend pure vanilla extract rather than vanilla sugar to pop that vanilla the right way.
For the dry mix
All-purpose flour -When it comes to flour you can use all-purpose flour, or add extra nutrients by swapping with whole wheat or oat flour. For extra fluffiness, often opt in for cake flour.
Baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt – This trio is the magic combo for a perfect batter. They help your pancakes cook up thick and fluffy.
Spice mix – For perfect pumpkin spice flavour, mix cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg and ground ginger.
For serving
Get creative here. You can keep it simple with butter and maple syrup, or go fancy with a dollop of whipped cream or a mix of ricotta and pumpkin purée (my personal favourite).
Equipment you’ll need
Non-stick pan – A good non-stick pan is a must in every kitchen. Not just for pancakes, but for quick grilled cheese, eggs, toasting seeds and so much more.
Blender – It makes mixing the wet ingredients quick and easy. Or you can just whisk by hand and finish the batter with a spatula.
Fluffy Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes
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minutesThese Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes are everything you love about pumpkin spice pancakes. They are soft, creamy, and perfectly sweet. The best pumpkin pancakes recipe for breakfast.
Ingredients
- Wet Ingredients
2 eggs
½ cup canned pumpkin puree
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4-5 tablespoons coconut oil, for cooking
- Dry Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon all spice mix
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
pinch of salt
- Toppings (optional)
1 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon of butter
sprinkle of cinnamon
How to Make the Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes
- Add all the wet ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. Or you can whisk by hand, by mixing until nicely combined.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the spice mix.
- Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold until everything is just combined.
- Let the batter sit for 5–10 minutes. This helps it relax and makes your pancakes fluffier.
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add a tablespoon of coconut oil and scoop the batter in (about ¼ cup per pancake).
- Cook for 2–3 minutes. When bubbles form on the surface, check the bottom, it should be golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden.
- Once both sides have golden crust, transfer out into a plate.
- Repeat the process, you should get about 5-6 pancakes depending on the size you opt in for. Stack your pancakes, top with a pat of butter, drizzle of maple syrup, and sprinkle of cinnamon.
- If you want to go one step further, prepare a simple mix of ricotta and pumpkin puree. Add a nice dollop on top. That’s it!
Why I Love These Pancakes
I’m in love with these pancakes. They’re soft, fluffy, and almost feel like dessert, but more balanced, and not too sweet. The ricotta works so well by softening the flavour and making them light and satisfying.
They are delicious and just perfect Thanksgiving breakfast (or any day you need a little comfort on your plate).
How to Store
They’re best served fresh, right off the pan. But if you have leftovers, you can store them for up to two days and reheat in a lightly oiled pan.
You can also freeze them flat, then thaw for 30 minutes before reheating in a pan.
You can keep leftover batter in the fridge for a day, just bring it to room temperature before cooking. And that’s it!
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