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Coffee Pancakes

Irresistible Coffee Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and Glaze

Delight your taste buds with these Coffee Pancakes featuring rich coffee flavor, chocolate chips, and a luscious espresso glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure for the pancakes
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Key leavening agent for rise
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Sweetens the batter
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder Intensifies coffee flavor
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 cup buttermilk Contributes moisture
  • 1 tablespoon butter For cooking, can be unsalted or salted
  • 2 large eggs Provides moisture and structure
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips Adds bursts of chocolate magic
Espresso Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sweetness for the glaze
  • 2-3 tablespoons buttermilk Ensures glaze consistency

Equipment

  • Griddle
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula
  • Ladle

Method
 

Pancakes
  1. Preheat the griddle over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt, coating the surface lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, powdered sugar, instant espresso powder, and a pinch of salt until there are no lumps.
  3. In a separate measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  4. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake, sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden.
  6. While cooking the last pancakes, whisk together powdered sugar and buttermilk for the espresso glaze.
  7. Stack pancakes on a plate and drizzle with espresso glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to not over-mix the batter for fluffy pancakes. Adjust the buttermilk in glaze to your preferred consistency.

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