Thinking of what to do with pumpkin pie filling? Try these simple and easy mini pumpkin pancakes or pancake bites. Pumpkin pancakes are thick, lightly sweet, and fluffy with beautiful color, making them a perfect treat for fall and winter.
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Pancake Bites
I am sure you bake classic pumpkin pie atleast once during the Fall season and, especially for Thanksgiving dinner. What about those leftover pumpkin pie filling? Don't let it go to waste. With this flavorful pie filling, you can make muffins, pudding, bread, cake, dips, scones, etc. Among them, pancake bites are our favorite.
It is an ideal and simple breakfast recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas morning.
Serve pancake as it is, or drizzle some honey, maple syrup, a dollop of butter, nutella, or any nut butter of your choice.
Ingredients
To make these pancake bites or pumpkin pancakes, I have used leftover pie filling. Based on the consistency of the filling, I have added all-purpose flour and, to make it fluffy, a pinch of baking soda. Simple 3-ingredient pancake!
Step-by-step instructions
Pancake batter
- In a large bowl, add leftover pie filling (approximately 2 cups).
- Depending on the thickness of your pie filling, add flour. So start with ½ cup, and you may add up to ¾ cup. Add baking soda and mix well.
How to cook mini pancake bites?
- Heat a pan or griddle on medium-low heat and grease it with oil or butter if desired. You do not have to grease if using a nonstick griddle.
- Using a tablespoon measure, add in tablespoon of batter, around 7 to 9, depending on the size of your pan. Cook the pancakes on one side for about a minute till they get light browned, and then flip on another side and cook for 30 to 45 seconds.
- Serve it with honey, maple syrup, almond butter, peanut butter, or any of your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Tips
- My pie filling was not too thick or thin. Depending on how thin your filling is, add flour and baking soda.
- I generally use a nonstick skillet to cook pancakes. If you are using any other, make sure you grease the pan.
- To avoid your pancake getting dark brown or burnt, always cook it on medium-low flame, especially if you have added sugar.
Pumpkin pancake variations
- You can add nuts like walnuts, almonds, and pecans for additional crunch.
- Add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- If serving for kids, add some chocolate chips.
Recipe FAQs
Pumpkin puree contains only salt, while pumpkin pie filling contains all other flavorful spices that go while making a pie. So, if you want to add puree, make sure you make it flavorful with pumpkin spice.
Serve it with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream or butter, or homemade apple butter for an extra dose of fall and holiday flavor.
Once cooled completely, you can store them in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster or skillet before serving.
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Pumpkin Pancakes with Leftover Pumpkin Pie Pilling | Pancake Bites Recipe
Equipment
- Dosa tawa or skillet pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups Leftover pumpkin pie filling or use store-bought
- ½ to ¾ cup All purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 to 2 tablespoon Oil
Instructions
Pancake batter
- In a large bowl, add leftover pie filling (approximately 2 cups).2 cups Leftover pumpkin pie filling
- Depending on the thickness of your pie filling, add flour. So start with ½ cup, and you may add up to ¾ cup. Add baking soda and mix well.½ to ¾ cup All purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Baking soda
How to cook mini pancake bites?
- Heat a pan or griddle on medium-low heat and grease it with oil or butter if desired. You do not have to grease if using a nonstick griddle.1 to 2 tablespoon Oil
- Using a tablespoon measure, add in tablespoon of batter, around 7 to 9, depending on the size of your pan. Cook the pancakes on one side for about a minute till they get light browned, and then flip on another side and cook for 30 to 45 seconds.
- Serve it with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream or butter, or homemade apple butter for an extra dose of fall and holiday flavor.
Notes
- My pie filling was not too thick or thin. Depending on how thin your filling is, add flour and baking soda.
- I generally use a nonstick skillet to cook pancakes. If you are using any other, make sure you grease the pan.
- To avoid your pancake getting dark brown or burnt, always cook it on medium-low flame, especially if you have added sugar.
Pumpkin pancake variations
- You can add nuts like walnuts, almonds, and pecans for additional crunch.
- Add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- If serving for kids, add some chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Note: We originally posted this mini pumpkin pancake bites in Oct 2018. It has now been modified in Sep 2023 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.
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