Homemade Maple Pancakes – Simple Ingredients, Delicious Flavor
A stack of warm, fluffy pancakes drizzled with maple syrup is the perfect way to start your day!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for a fluffier texture, sift before using)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg (room temperature for better mixing)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (can substitute with melted butter or coconut oil)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup milk (whole milk for richness, or any dairy-free alternative)
- Butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the egg, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and milk. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix! A few lumps in the batter are okay. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes.
- Preheat and grease the pan: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.
- Cook the pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan. Cook for 1½ minutes, or until bubbles start forming on the surface.
- Flip and finish cooking: Use a spatula to flip the pancake and cook for another 40 seconds, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat and serve: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with extra maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.