Description
Pancake Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional pancakes, combining soft, fluffy pancakes folded like tacos and filled with a variety of sweet or savory toppings. This versatile recipe lets you enjoy classic breakfast flavors or explore creative combinations, perfect for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray or additional butter for the pan
Sweet Fillings
- Fresh berries
- Sliced bananas
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
- Nutella
- Maple syrup
Savory Fillings
- Scrambled eggs
- Cooked bacon or sausage
- Shredded cheese
- Avocado slices
- Sautéed veggies
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and airy.
- Preheat pan: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the pancake is golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep pancakes soft: Remove the pancakes and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly so they stay soft and pliable, perfect for folding.
- Assemble taco: Gently fold each pancake into a taco shape and fill with your choice of sweet or savory toppings such as fresh berries, Nutella, scrambled eggs, or sautéed veggies.
- Serve: Serve the pancake tacos immediately to maintain the best texture and enjoy the delicious sweet or savory flavors.
Notes
- Make smaller pancakes for kids or for party platters to create bite-sized taco servings.
- Keep pancakes warm by placing them in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest of the batter.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- To make the recipe dairy-free, use almond milk in place of buttermilk and vegan butter instead of unsalted butter.
- This recipe is great for brunch spreads or unconventional breakfast-for-dinner meals, offering flexibility with sweet or savory fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
