Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes infused with cinnamon and sugar, reminiscent of churros, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; batter may be slightly lumpy.
- Preheat skillet over medium heat, greasing lightly.
- Ladle about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm while finishing the remaining batter.
- Stack pancakes, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and serve with melted chocolate sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour and feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pancakes, churros, breakfast, brunch, Spanish