Gingerbread Pancakes
These Gingerbread Pancakes are an easy holiday breakfast recipe made with warm cinnamon, ginger, allspice, brown sugar, and simple pantry ingredients. You can make it in just 25 minutes that are easy enough for a busy holiday morning.
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I love serving them for Christmas breakfast or brunch with maple syrup and a few toppings. The gingerbread sprinkles are optional.
You can serve other breakfasts like this Hash Browns Crockpot Breakfast Casserole and Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Casserole.
How to Make Gingerbread Pancakes
Ingredients you’ll need for the Pancakes
Ingredients you’ll need For Serving
Step-by-Step Guide
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until everything is evenly mixed.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and olive oil until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine, so try not to overmix the batter. This helps keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
4. Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat it with a little olive oil.
5. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Cook for about 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until golden brown. Adjust the heat if the pancakes are browning too quickly.
6. Transfer the pancakes to a plate and keep them warm while you cook the remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, fruit, chopped nuts, and gingerbread sprinkles for a festive finish.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until the ingredients are combined. A few small lumps are okay and will help keep the pancakes soft and fluffy.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat. If the skillet gets too hot, the outside may brown before the center is fully cooked.
- You only need a small amount of olive oil to keep the pancakes from sticking.
- Let the skillet heat first: A properly heated skillet helps the pancakes cook evenly and gives them a nice golden-brown color.
- You can add a little more or less brown sugar depending on how sweet you like your pancakes, especially if you plan to use maple syrup.
- Toppings are optional: Maple syrup, whipped cream, fruit, nuts, and gingerbread sprinkles are all optional, so use your family’s favorites.
Gingerbread Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup milk or dairy-free milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for cooking
For Serving
- Pure maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Sliced bananas or berries
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Gingerbread-shaped sprinkles
