Imagine waking up to a plate of golden, fluffy pancakes that aren't just ordinary breakfast fare, but a gourmet experience that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. These aren't your standard pancakes - they're a luxurious blend of classic comfort and sophisticated flavor, featuring the rich crunch of cacao nibs and a mesmerizing coffee-maple syrup that will transform your morning routine from mundane to extraordinary. Get ready to elevate your breakfast to a culinary adventure that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (for syrup)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for syrup)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together dry ingredients until well blended.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some small lumps are acceptable.
- Fold in half of the cacao nibs into the pancake batter, reserving the remaining nibs for garnish.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour batter onto the heated surface. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface and edges look dry, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip pancake and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- For the cacao nibs coffee syrup, combine brewed coffee and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Plate pancakes, drizzle with coffee syrup, and sprinkle remaining cacao nibs on top.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the rich, complex flavors of the coffee-infused syrup and crunchy cacao nibs.
Tips
- Don't overmix your batter - lumps are your friend! Overmixing can lead to tough, chewy pancakes.
- Let your batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking to allow flour to hydrate and create fluffier pancakes.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle for even cooking and easy flipping.
- Watch for small bubbles forming on the surface as your signal to flip - this ensures perfectly golden pancakes.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F) while preparing the entire batch.
- For the syrup, simmer gently to concentrate flavors without burning the maple syrup.
- Toast your cacao nibs lightly before adding to enhance their nutty, chocolatey flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 65mg
