Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Indulge in a delightful breakfast with these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family mornings. This recipe combines fluffy pancakes with a rich cinnamon swirl and a creamy glaze that will impress your loved ones. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create this decadent treat in no time. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream, these pancakes bring warmth and sweetness to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup flour (gluten-free option available)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese (or mascarpone)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, blend milk, egg, and vegetable oil.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet and drizzle with cinnamon mixture before flipping.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth and mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter until combined.
- Serve pancakes stacked high with generous glaze drizzled over.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg