Description
Pancake Tacos for a Sweet Twist is a delightful recipe that combines the fluffy goodness of pancakes with the fun and portable nature of tacos. These pancake tacos are filled with whipped cream or yogurt, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup, making them a perfect sweet breakfast or dessert option.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fillings and Toppings:
- 1 cup whipped cream or yogurt
- 1 cup fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, or bananas)
- ½ cup chocolate chips or granola
- Maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for 1–2 more minutes.
- Let pancakes cool slightly, then fold gently into taco shapes.
- Fill each pancake with whipped cream or yogurt, fresh fruit, and toppings such as chocolate chips or granola.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Notes
- For sturdier “taco shells,” make slightly thicker pancakes or let them cool completely before filling.
- You can swap whipped cream for mascarpone or nut butter for a richer option.
- Great for breakfast, brunch, or a fun dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
