Gingerbread Pancakes
Start your day with the delightful warmth of gingerbread pancakes, infused with spices and topped with rich maple syrup. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or a cozy treat any time of year, these fluffy pancakes are sure to become a beloved family favorite.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth. Pour this into the dry ingredients gently and stir until just combined; lumps are fine.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on top. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, substitute molasses with honey or add chocolate chips to the batter. Top your pancakes with whipped cream or nuts for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in a toaster or skillet.