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Fluffy golden-brown pumpkin pancakes stacked high on a rustic red-and-white checkered plate, drizzled with amber maple syrup and scattered with toasted pecans, served beside a steaming mug of coffee and a side of fresh blueberries on a wooden board, against the backdrop of Luke's Diner counter with vintage diner signage visible in soft focus.

Gilmore Girls Luke’s Diner Pumpkin Pancakes

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These fluffy, spiced pumpkin pancakes are a fan-favorite tribute to Luke’s Diner breakfasts in Gilmore Girls — comforting, easy to make, and bursting with autumnal flavor. They’re perfect for weekend brunches or a whimsical weekday breakfast boost.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (about 12 pancakes)

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Maple syrup, toasted pecans, and extra berries for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin purée, milk, egg, and melted butter; stir until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined — do not overmix.
  4. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on surface, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
  6. Serve warm with maple syrup, toasted pecans, and fresh berries.

Notes

  • For gluten-free: Substitute 1:1 GF flour blend.
  • To make vegan: Use flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water), unsweetened almond milk, and vegan butter.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra depth of flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 265 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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