Bring the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread cookies to your breakfast table with these Gingerbread Pancakes that are fluffy, spiced, and utterly irresistible. The combination of aromatic spices and rich molasses creates a depth of flavor that transforms ordinary pancakes into something special, while the maple syrup adds the perfect sweet finish. They’re ideal for holiday mornings, chilly weekends, or anytime you want breakfast to feel like a warm hug.
Gingerbread Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Recipe by Daily Disher
These Gingerbread Pancakes blend warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with rich molasses for fluffy, aromatic pancakes that taste like the holidays and pair perfectly with pure maple syrup.
Course: Brunch
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Calories
310 kcal
35 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons molasses
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
as desired maple syrup
Directions
1.
Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the griddle with butter or cooking spray for the pancakes.
2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3.
In another bowl, combine the melted butter, molasses, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
5.
Spoon 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated griddle for each pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes.
6.
Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
7.
Serve the gingerbread pancakes warm with maple syrup drizzled over the top, and enjoy your cozy breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
310kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg