Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes for Breakfast

Gingerbread Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and filled with the warm spices that make chilly mornings feel a little more special.

Served with butter and maple syrup, they are an easy breakfast the whole family can enjoy.

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This gingerbread pancake recipe is perfect for a relaxed winter weekend or a festive Christmas breakfast.

These simple holiday pancakes are quick to prepare and make the kitchen smell wonderful as they cook.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for cooking)
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
Gingerbread pancake ingredients

Cook and Prep Time

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yields: 4-6 pancakes

How to Make Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes

1. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until thoroughly combined.

Dry gingerbread pancake mixture in a bowl

2. Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and olive oil until smooth.

Wet gingerbread pancake ingredients before and after mixing

3. Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients

Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined; it’s fine if there are some small lumps; avoid overmixing.

Combined wet and dry gingerbread pancake batter in a bowl with a whisk

4. Prepare the Cooking Surface

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a touch of olive oil to lightly coat the surface.

5. Cook the Pancakes

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.

Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they turn a lovely golden brown. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.

Cooking gingerbread pancakes in skillet

6. Serve

Remove the pancakes from the skillet and keep them warm while you cook the remaining batter.

Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, sliced fruit, chopped nuts, and a sprinkle of gingerbread-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch!

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Gingerbread Pancakes

Soft and fluffy gingerbread pancakes filled with warm spices. An easy breakfast for chilly winter mornings, Christmas Day, or holiday brunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 Pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup milk, or dairy-free milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for cooking
  • ½ teaspoon allspice

Method
 

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and all-spice until thoroughly combined.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and olive oil until smooth.
  3. Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined; it’s fine if there are some small lumps. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Prepare the Cooking Surface: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a touch of olive oil to lightly coat the surface.
  5. Cook the Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
  6. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they turn a lovely golden brown.
  7. Serve: Remove the pancakes from the skillet and keep them warm while you cook the remaining batter. Serve hot with maple syrup, whipped cream, sliced fruit, chopped nuts, and a sprinkle of gingerbread-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch.

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