Description
Create a memorable Christmas morning with these Secret Ingredient Gingerbread Pancakes. They bring warmth, spice, and joy to your breakfast table, inspired by our journey of making cooking feel like play.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter plus more for the griddle
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (The Secret Ingredient)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the molasses, egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Fold in the applesauce gently. This adds moisture and a subtle sweetness.
- Heat a lightly buttered griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup or whipped cream.
Notes
- The applesauce keeps these pancakes tender and moist. You will not taste it distinctly.
- Feel free to crank up the music while you mix! Cooking should be fun.
- Adjust spices to your liking; add more ginger if you like a stronger kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 6g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg
- Fat: Approx. 6g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 28g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg