Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple Butter
Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple Butter are a warm, spiced breakfast treat made by folding pumpkin purée and autumn spices into a classic pancake batter. They are typically served stacked and topped with a rich, sweet maple butter that melts into the fluffy layers. This dish is a popular seasonal favorite in North America, especially during the fall.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the maple butter topping and the flour in the batter. It provides a good source of Vitamin A from the pumpkin and offers a quick energy boost, with a rough calorie estimate of 400-500 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 µg RAE |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Folate | 40 µg |
Per 2 medium pancakes (approx. 180 g) with 1 tbsp maple butter · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, pumpkin pancakes are a hallmark of American and Canadian autumn cuisine, often associated with Thanksgiving and harvest festivals. Nutritionally, the pumpkin adds a significant dose of beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A) and fiber, making it a slightly more nutrient-dense version of a classic pancake.
