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Fluffy Pumpkin Pancake Bites Recipe Easy Homemade Maple Drizzle

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These fluffy pumpkin pancake bites are quick, easy, and perfect for cozy fall mornings. The mini muffin tin technique creates bite-sized pancakes with a warm pumpkin spice flavor, finished with a delicious maple drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (can swap with almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar for a quick substitute)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (plus extra for drizzle)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, ½ cup pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Don’t overmix—lumps are okay and help keep the pancake bites tender.
  5. Spoon the batter into each mini muffin cup, filling about ¾ full for a nice puff. Don’t overfill or they’ll spill over and get messy.
  6. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Use a toothpick inserted in the center to check—if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they’re done.
  7. Let the pancake bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Drizzle generously with warm maple syrup before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancake bites tender. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Grease the muffin tin generously to prevent sticking. Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with plant-based milk and use vegan butter.

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