Delicate pumpkin pancakes smothered in a delicious bacon-cinnamon maple syrup. These pancakes are like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast!
I went back and forth about posting this recipe. Obviously I decided to go ahead and post it because you’re reading this right now. The reason I was hesitant is because it’s a finicky recipe that isn’t for a grain-free pancake beginner. If you are a beginner, try my original Paleo Pancake recipe first.
However, the flavor is so amazing on these pancakes that I decided I had to share them. I figured anyone looking for a Paleo-friendly pumpkin pancake recipe probably has a little experience with grain-free pancakes. If you’ve ever made them, you know how difficult they can be flip. More on that later.
A lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into this recipe. Ok, there was no blood and no tears, but there was a lot of sweat and I burned myself.
The first time I attempted this recipe it was a total flop. I basically just added pumpkin to my original recipe, which in turn made the batter entirely too thick that I couldn’t get it out of the blender. No matter how much liquid I added they wouldn’t thin out. I tried to cook them anyway and they wouldn’t cook through. I really cringed when I had to toss my failed pancakes.
The next time I attempted them, I tweaked the recipe and got the batter texture perfect. The pumpkin in the batter makes these much more delicate than the plain pancakes, so you just need some extra care when flipping. With a little patience though, it’s a breeze. You just need to let them cook for longer than you think before you flip them!
Now that we have all the technical stuff out of the way, let’s talk about the flavor.
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I’m so in love with these pancakes! They taste just like pumpkin pie! And, they are topped with a delightful bacon-cinnamon maple syrup.
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I know, I’m out of control with these emojis, but these pancakes are really that good! They are the perfect breakfast for cool fall mornings. Pair these pancakes with a cup of coffee topped off with my pumpkin spice creamer – that’s what I call the ultimate breakfast!
- 3 Large Eggs
- ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Cup Almond Milk
- 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Melted Coconut Oil
- ¾ Cup Almond Flour
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Cinnamon
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ¼ Teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ Teaspoon Cardamom
- 1/8 Teaspoon Allspice
- 1/8 Teaspoon Cloves
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- Coconut Oil, for cooking
- 6 Slices Thick Sliced Bacon, chopped
- ½ Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, and coconut oil in a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth.
- In a bowl combine the almond flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients into the blender. Blend on high speed for 1 minute until the batter is very smooth. (It should be pourable, but not too liquid-y, and it shouldn’t be thick either).
- Heat a griddle over medium heat and melt enough coconut oil to lightly coat the griddle. Pour the batter onto the griddle, keeping the size fairly small so that the pancakes are easier to flip.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes before flipping, adjusting the heat if necessary. These pancakes are very delicate, so they need to be pretty set before you’ll be able to flip them. Cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side and then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Keep the pancakes warm in the oven while you continue with the rest of the batter.
- Cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Let the pan cool down a bit and then add in the maple syrup and cinnamon. Bring the syrup to a simmer and then remove from the heat.
- Serve the pancakes topped with the bacon and drizzled with the syrup.
Yum!! The paleo enthusiast inside of me wants to thank you for deciding to post this recipe! The bacon cinnamon syrup sounds amazing! My pancakes always come out ugly (I’m an impatient flipper) so that won’t stop me from trying this recipe out ?
Ali recently posted…Zuala Fitness
Thanks Ali! I’m an impatient flipper too, but with these you need patience! I think that’s why I struggled with them at first, but once I gave them time to cook, it was easy!
Mmm I’m totally craving these pancakes for breakfast right now, Keri! I’ve made pumpkin waffles before, but never pancakes, so I need to try this out! Love the paleo version, too!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Thanks Gayle! They taste just like pumpkin pie!
I am absolutely swooning over these, Keri! I am so in love with all of the perfect flavor combos in this! 😀
Kennedy Cole| KCole’s Creative Corner recently posted…Smoked BBQ Pork Sliders with Red Potato Salad
Thanks Kennedy!
I am so excited that these are paleo! Now I can enjoy some tasty pumpkin pancakes guilt free!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely recently posted…Healthy Pumpkin Bread
Thanks Natalie!
Obsessed with this! This is so fall-y :). Love! Can’t wait to try these babies. Pinned!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries recently posted…Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte
Thanks Annie!
Recipe disasters are a total bummer! I’m glad you got it worked out because these pumpkin pancakes look amazing!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks recently posted…Roasted Butternut Squash and Carrot Pasta
Thanks Rachelle! I’m glad I got it worked out too because they taste just like pumpkin pie – perfect for the fall!