Description
These Fluffy Maple Cinnamon Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat, boasting a light and airy texture that melts in your mouth. The warm notes of cinnamon combined with the rich sweetness of maple syrup create a comforting flavor experience that will awaken your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Lightly grease the skillet with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, cooking until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes).
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and optional toppings.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The batter can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Stir gently before cooking.
- Storage: Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Substitutions: For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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