Bring a little Disney fall magic to your breakfast table with these Pumpkin Pancakes inspired by Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This cozy seasonal recipe features fluffy pancakes made with real pumpkin and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, giving every bite the perfect taste of autumn. Whether you’re planning a Disney-inspired breakfast or just looking for a festive fall recipe, this Kona Cafe Pumpkin Pancakes recipe is an easy way to recreate a little bit of Walt Disney World at home.
For the best pumpkin pancakes, avoid overmixing the batter; stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated so the pancakes stay light and fluffy. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes before cooking to give the flour time to hydrate. Use a batter dispenser to make perfect 4-inch pancakes. Cook the pancakes over medium heat on a lightly greased griddle or skillet, and wait until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to look set before flipping. Because pumpkin adds extra moisture, these pancakes may take a little longer to cook than traditional pancakes, so keep the heat moderate to prevent the outside from browning before the center is fully cooked.
This Kona Café Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe is one of my favorite Disney Parks recipes. It is perfect for a hot breakfast on a cool fall day. If you want to make another fall-inspired Disney Parks recipe at home, try my Disney Club 33 Pumpkin Beignets recipe. I hope you enjoy my favorite Disney Parks recipes!
This recipe originally appeared on the Disney Parks Blog.
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These fluffy pumpkin pancakes are filled with warm fall spices and are perfect for an easy weekend breakfast or brunch at home.
Combine milk, egg, melted butter, pumpkin, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Set aside.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and cloves in a medium bowl. Fold wet ingredients into the flour mixture.
Heat a lightly oiled large skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot. Add 1/4 cup scoops of pancake batter onto the griddle. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Serve warm with maple syrup ♨ and enjoy!
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
