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Gingerbread Pancake Recipe

These Gingerbread Pancakes make for the perfect Christmas morning breakfast! Full of holiday spices and easy to make ahead of time!

As part of my meal planning, I always dedicate Saturday to pancakes.

It seems to be a weekly ritual! I make a big batch of pancakes, and we sit and watch a movie together.

Pancakes are a cozy breakfast OR dinner, and I like to experiment. Especially during the holidays.

Gingerbread pancakes on a plate. Text says "Holiday gingerbread pancakes".

These Gingerbread Pancakes are perfect for those cold Winter mornings! They’re full of spice and festive flavors and so easy to meal prep for the week.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

-Freezer friendly: Make a huge batch to save time on breakfast!
-Cozy breakfast: Great for Christmas morning!
-Easy to make: Done in about 20 minutes!

Ingredients for gingerbread pancakes, on a stovetop

Ingredients

  • All purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Molasses
  • Olive oil (or butter)
An image collage of how to cook gingerbread pancakes

How to Make

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.

In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, molasses, and oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.

Scoop and cook

Use a 1/4 cup to scoop the mixture onto a greased, preheated skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side, waiting until bubbles form on top before flipping. Continue cooking until golden brown on both sides.

Serve with syrup and your favorite toppings.

Turn These Into Mini Pancakes

If you’re making these for a holiday brunch, you can turn this recipe into miniature pancakes for more of a bite-sized treat!

Instead of using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, use a tablespoon and make your pancakes either one or two tablespoons worth of mix.

How to Store

Once the pancakes have cooled to room temperature, store in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days.

A gallon-sized freezer bag filled with gingerbread pancakes

How to Freeze

Lay the pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place them in the freezer until completely frozen, then transfer to a labeled gallon-sized freezer bag.

This is called flash freezing, and helps make sure the pancakes don’t freeze together in one big clump!

What to Serve With Gingerbread Pancakes

I almost always serve a protein with whatever I make.

Here are some easy ideas to go with these pancakes:

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Sausage links or patties
  • Cottage cheese
  • Bacon

Print the Recipe

You’ll love these cozy pancakes, especially on Christmas morning! Print the recipe now:

Gingerbread Pancakes

Gingerbread Pancakes

Yield: 18 pancakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

These Gingerbread Pancakes make for the perfect Christmas morning breakfast! Full of holiday spices and easy to make ahead of time!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, molasses, and oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
    3. Use a 1/4 cup to scoop the mixture onto a greased, preheated skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side, waiting until bubbles form on top before flipping. Continue cooking until golden brown on both sides.
    4. Serve with syrup and your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 208mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g

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