Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes infused with the essence of churros, topped with cinnamon sugar – the perfect breakfast treat.
- 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 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, spacing them out evenly.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Remove the pancakes from the skillet and immediately sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar.
- Repeat with the remaining batter until all pancakes are cooked.
- Serve warm, and enjoy your delightful creation!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute almond milk for milk and use coconut oil instead of butter. You can also add mini chocolate chips or diced apples for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg