Easy Homemade Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe

Indulge in the cozy flavors of the holiday season with some delightful Gingerbread Pancakes! Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, these fluffy pancakes are the perfect winter comfort food that bring everything you love about gingerbread to your breakfast table. 

My entire family loves pancakes, so as you may guess, we eat them regularly. Besides classic fluffy pancakes, we’ve tried lots of different kinds. I’ve shared a few with you, such as:

• Fluffy Almond Milk Pancakes (Dairy-Free!)
• Homemade Pumpkin Pancakes
• Strawberry Pancakes
• Blueberry Muffin Mix Pancakes
• Sheet Pan Pancakes

When we aren’t experimenting with new pancake flavors, I just grab my bulk Homemade Pancake Mix to make a batch of classic pancakes!

Well, now the temperature is dropping and we’re having a blast making some new fall-themed recipes. When I tried making these gingerbread pancakes for my boys, I couldn’t believe how quickly they disappeared!

They hit all the right notes, I guess!

Perfect for any chilly, lazy morning or a special holiday breakfast, these gingerbread homemade pancakes will become a new family favorite that captures the magic of the holiday season in every bite.

Try them for Thanksgiving morning breakfast or Christmas morning breakfast – and wouldn’t they be perfect for the week between Christmas and New Year’s?

Ingredients Needed

Here’s a highlight of some of the key ingredients for these spiced pancakes. For complete recipe details, please refer to the handy printable recipe card at the bottom of the post!

• All-purpose flour – I’ve used both unbleached and whole wheat flour with success!
• Brown sugar – Either light brown sugar or dark brown sugar work well, but you’ll get a richer flavor with the dark brown sugar.
• Seasonings – Warm spices like ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg provide that yummy flavor profile.
• Milk – I usually use 1% (low fat) milk, but any milk should work just fine, including non-dairy milk.
• Unsalted butter – adds great flavor and helps get the outside edges of the pancakes perfectly crispy with soft, melt-in-your-mouth middles.

How To Make Gingerbread Pancakes

1. Prepare the dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
3. Combine Wet and Dry ingredients – Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix (a few lumps are ok).
4. Heat the Pan – Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the surface (optional, if needed).
5. Cook the Pancakes – Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Adjust the heat down, if necessary, to prevent burning.
6. Serve – Remove the pancakes from the skillet and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.

How To Serve Gingerbread Pancakes

Serve this pancake recipe warm with pure maple syrup and whipped cream on top of these pancakes. 

We also have some favorite ideas for toppings to complement the classic holiday flavor of gingerbread pancakes:

• Dusting of powdered sugar
• Chopped nuts
• Candied ginger
• Chocolate chips
• Crumbled gingerbread cookies
• Salted caramel sauce

Side Dishes

I like to pair this easy gingerbread recipe with some protein for a complete meal. Consider making some breakfast meat such as sausage or bacon to go with your homemade spiced pancakes.

I also like making these protein-filled recipes with our gingerbread pancakes:

• Sheet Pan Eggs
• Sausage Gouda Crustless Quiche
• Bacon, Spinach & Potato Frittata Muffins
• Instant Pot Bacon Egg Bites

And don’t forget a mug of hot chocolate as you get your gingerbread fix with the cozy spices in these pancakes!

No matter how you serve them up, these Gingerbread Pancakes are filled with warm spices and the rich flavor of gingerbread – and make a delightful way to celebrate the season. Enjoy!

Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe Expert Notes and Tips

• For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking.
• Butter – I don’t usually cook our pancakes in butter, so I usually spread just a little butter on them after they cook.
• Add a tablespoon of molasses to the wet ingredients for even more yummy gingerbread flavor.

Make Them Gluten-Free

To make these pancakes gluten-free substitute the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free 1:1 flour substitute. I have used and had great success with Bob’s Red Mill and King Arthur brands!

Make Them Dairy-Free

For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk (we like almond milk, but others work well too) and coconut oil instead of butter.

Enjoy your festive Gingerbread Pancakes, perfect for a cozy holiday breakfast or brunch!

Gingerbread Pancakes Storage Info

If you have leftovers that you intend to enjoy within a day or two, you can store pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge so they stay fresh. To reheat, pop them in the toaster or toaster oven until hot – yum!

Freezing instructions – These pancakes can be made ahead of time and frozen to use for meal planning or quick meals. I like to put them in a freezer-safe bag and place small piece of wax paper in between each pancake to prevent them from sticking together.

To reheat, take out as many pancakes as you want and pop them in a toaster or toaster oven for a quick and delicious breakfast!

More Delicious Breakfast Ideas

• Grinch Waffles
• Easy Stuffed Breakfast Biscuits (AKA Breakfast Bombs)
• Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
• Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
• Hearty Baked Oatmeal With Fruit

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