Craving the ultimate holiday breakfast? Don't miss these Eggnog Pancakes - fluffy, delicious, and packed with the flavors of holiday eggnog, nutmeg and vanilla. Perfect for a holiday morning treat.
I always plan a special breakfast for Christmas morning. Usually I opt for something like a hashbrown casserole that's easy to make ahead of time, or these Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls. But this year my son has been on a big pancake kick, so I thought we would try something a little different - eggnog pancakes!
These are a bit similar to the seasonal eggnog pancakes that they served at IHOP during the holiday season. (If you're a fan of their panakes, be sure to try my copycat Strawberry Cheesecake pancakes too!) But of course I had to make my own version to eat all year long.
And I sure am glad we tried this out. The eggnog and nutmeg give these pancakes such a rich Christmas-y flavor. And they came out perfectly fluffy and golden too.
You can enjoy a dollop of butter, a generous slathering of maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon and of course the ultimate holiday treat - a big dollop of whipped cream. Now that's a breakfast worth waking up for!
Quick Tips
Make it ahead. If you're making this for Christmas morning, I suggest mixing up the pancake batter in advance and storing it in the fridge overnight. Just let it come up to room temperature in the morning, and then make your pancakes.
Use a griddle. You can use any nonstick pan for makign pancakes, but I recently got myself one of these double burner griddles - and wow - it's so much faster and easier to use this. I can make 3-4 pancakes at once
Use homemade eggnog! You can certainly use store bought eggnog for these pancakes. But if you're feeling extra festive, try making it with my homemade eggnog! I made mine without alcohol - since it's for breakfast and all. 😉
Topping Suggestions
Don't skip the toppings! Serve your eggnog pancakes warm with your fave toppings. Here are some creative ideas:
- Traditional butter and maple syrup.
- Dust with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of extra nutmeg.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Whipped cram with crushed peppermints or candy canes.
- Top with fresh berries or caramelized fruit for a bright contrast.
Variations
- Eggnog Waffles: Use the same batter in a waffle maker for crisp, golden waffles.
- Apple Pie Eggnog Pancakes: Add a teaspoon of apple pie spice and top with caramelized apples.
- Eggnog Banana Pancakes: Fold in diced banana before cooking for extra flavor and sweetness.
- Cranberry Eggnog Pancakes: Stir in dried cranberries for a tart bite.
- Orange Eggnog Pancakes: Replace the nutmeg with one teaspoon of orange zest and a few drops of orange extract.
More Tasty Pancake Recipes
If you love these Eggnog Pancakes, be sure to check out these other delicious ideas:
Recipe
Eggnog Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 Cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 Cups eggnog homemade or storebought
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter for greasing the griddle
Instructions
- Whisk the flour and baking powder in a bowl. Add eggnog, eggs, vegetable oil, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Whisk together until well mixed.
- Heat a nonstick pan or griddle on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake and cook for 2 minutes or until bubbles appear on top. Flip and cook for an additional minute.
- Continue with the remaining batter, until all your pancakes are made!
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
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