Description
These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes deliver everything I love about lazy weekend mornings comfort, coziness, and just the right touch of indulgence. Imagine the warm, spiced swirl of a classic cinnamon roll nestled into the fluffy heart of a pancake, kissed with maple syrup or a cloud of cream cheese glaze. This dish is more than breakfast it’s a hug on a plate.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Roll Pancake Batter:
- 1 1/4 cup milk (regular or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons softened butter (regular or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (regular or plant-based)
- 2 oz cream cheese (regular or plant-based)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, baking powder, and vanilla. Stir in flour until just combined don’t overmix.
- In a separate bowl, mix cinnamon, softened butter, and brown sugar into a paste. Transfer to a pastry bag or zip-top bag and set aside.
- Whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, and cream cheese until smooth. Microwave for 10–15 seconds if needed before serving.
- Heat skillet or griddle over medium-low and add butter. Pour 2–3 tablespoons of batter per pancake.
- Snip the tip of the cinnamon swirl bag and pipe a spiral into each pancake. Add a tablespoon of batter on top to prevent burning.
- Cook until bubbles form and edges set. Flip gently and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle with cream cheese glaze or maple syrup. Serve warm.
Notes
Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the swirl. Let batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze with parchment paper between pancakes. Reheat in microwave, skillet, or toaster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
