Irresistibly Fluffy Coffee Pancakes for Your Perfect Morning

Coffee Pancakes are a delightful morning treat, blending coffee richness with fluffy pancakes for an energizing breakfast experience.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 pancakes

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pancakes

2 tablespoons Butter unsalted or salted
1 cup All-Purpose Flour for fluffy texture
1 tablespoon Baking Powder to help pancakes rise
1/4 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavor
2 large Eggs room temperature
1 cup Buttermilk or a mix of milk and vinegar
2 tablespoons Instant Espresso Powder for deep coffee flavor
1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips optional

For the Espresso Glaze

1 cup Powdered Sugar to add sweetness
2 tablespoons Additional Buttermilk to desired thickness

Equipment

Skillet
Whisk
Mixing bowls

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Coffee Pancakes

Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and melt one tablespoon of butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, powdered sugar, espresso powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
Check the griddle temperature by feeling warmth above it; ladle on 1/4 cup batter and add mini chocolate chips.
Cook until small bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Whisk together powdered sugar and additional buttermilk for the glaze until smooth.
Stack pancakes and drizzle with the espresso glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Lumpy batter is fine. Ensure griddle is well greased. Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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