Description
Enjoy warm and fluffy Vegetarian Gingerbread Pancakes infused with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or holiday brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg or flaxseed substitute
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine milk with apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) and let it sit for 5 minutes to create a buttermilk effect. Stir in molasses, vanilla extract, melted butter (or oil), and egg (or flaxseed substitute).
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Heat the pan: Preheat a non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Cook the pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated pan for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm: Transfer to a plate and serve with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use a flaxseed or chia egg replacement and opt for plant-based milk and butter.
- Gluten-Free: Swap out all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend.
- Extra Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder to the batter or mix in some chopped nuts.
- Sweeter Touch: Stir in chocolate chips or dried fruit for a fun twist.
- Spiced Up: Increase the ginger and cinnamon for an even bolder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gingerbread pancakes, vegetarian pancakes, holiday breakfast, spiced pancakes, fluffy pancakes