Description
These Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes are a delightful blend of spices and sweetness, making for a comforting breakfast that everyone will love. With easy preparation, they are perfect for cozy mornings or family gatherings, offering a taste of holiday magic with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup molasses
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Chopped pecans (optional)
- Fresh or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk milk, molasses, melted butter, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
- Let batter rest for about 5 minutes, then heat a greased griddle.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form.
- Flip the pancakes and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to a warm oven while cooking the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with whipped cream and maple syrup.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Keep pancakes warm in a low oven while cooking the rest.
Feel free to add more spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg