pancakes recipe

by
Here are a few delicious ways to take those fluffy pancakes to the next level by mixing ingredients right into the batter, plus a quick and easy homemade maple syrup recipe to go with them!

Part 1: Fun Pancake Mix-Ins

Fold these gently into the batter right after you finish mixing the wet and dry ingredients (just before letting it rest).

  • Blueberry Lemon:

    • Add 1 cup of fresh blueberries (tossed in a spoonful of flour so they don’t sink to the bottom) and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest to the batter.

  • Classic Chocolate Chip:

    • Fold in ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. (Pro-tip: Drop a few extra chips on top of each pancake right after pouring the batter onto the griddle!)

  • Pecan Praline:

    • Add ½ cup of finely chopped pecans and a dash of cinnamon to the batter.

Part 2: Easy Homemade Cinnamon Maple Syrup

Whip this up in 5 minutes while your pancakes are cooking for an upgrade from store-bought syrup!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pure maple syrup (make sure it’s real maple syrup for the best flavor)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • A tiny pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is completely melted and the syrup is warm and bubbling gently (about 2–3 minutes).

  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. Pour warm over your fresh pancakes!

Would you like to try one of these specific mix-in variations, or are you looking for a side dish to complete your breakfast?

Leave a Comment