If you do not have buttermilk, you can easily make your own (I did this for the pancakes): Place 1 1/2 Tablespoons white vinegar in a large measuring cup. Add milk up to the 1 1/2 cup level. Stir. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then use it in the recipe as indicated. It is a perfect substitution!!!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes https://www.thegratefulgirlcooks.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-pancakes/