Coffee Pancakes Recipe
Introduction
Who doesn't love pancakes? They're fluffy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. But have you ever tried coffee pancakes? If not, you're in for a treat. This recipe combines the rich, delicious flavor of coffee with the classic pancake recipe to create a breakfast dish that's both familiar and unique.Ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Here's how to make coffee pancakes:- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, coffee, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the batter onto the skillet or griddle.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet or griddle as needed.
- Serve the pancakes warm with butter, syrup, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Here's the nutritional information for this recipe, based on a serving size of 3 pancakes:- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 560mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 55g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 13g
- Protein: 10g
Variations
If you want to switch up the flavors of these coffee pancakes, there are a few variations you can try:- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for some extra texture and flavor.
- Top the pancakes with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
- Make a mocha syrup by combining brewed coffee, cocoa powder, and sugar in a saucepan and simmering until thickened.
- Use flavored coffee or add a splash of flavored syrup to the batter for a different twist.