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Gingerbread Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Healthy Fact of the Day

Ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds and can aid digestion, while molasses provides iron and calcium—making these flavorful pancakes more nutritious than typical breakfast fare.
Gingerbread Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Gingerbread Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Recipe by Daily Disher

These Gingerbread Pancakes blend warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with rich molasses for fluffy, aromatic pancakes that taste like the holidays and pair perfectly with pure maple syrup.

Course: BrunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

310

kcal

35

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger

    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

    • 2 teaspoons baking powder

    • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda

    • 0.5 teaspoon salt

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

    • 3 tablespoons molasses

    • 1 cup buttermilk

    • 1 large egg

    • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • as desired maple syrup

    Directions

    • Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the griddle with butter or cooking spray for the pancakes.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In another bowl, combine the melted butter, molasses, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
    • Spoon 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated griddle for each pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes.
    • Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
    • Serve the gingerbread pancakes warm with maple syrup drizzled over the top, and enjoy your cozy breakfast.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 310kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    Bring the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread cookies to your breakfast table with these Gingerbread Pancakes that are fluffy, spiced, and utterly irresistible. The combination of aromatic spices and rich molasses creates a depth of flavor that transforms ordinary pancakes into something special, while the maple syrup adds the perfect sweet finish. They’re ideal for holiday mornings, chilly weekends, or anytime you want breakfast to feel like a warm hug.

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