Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe
These Cinnamon Roll Pancakes combine the fluffy texture of classic pancakes with the sweet, spiced swirl of cinnamon roll filling, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this recipe is easy to follow and customizable with regular or plant-based ingredients.
- Author: mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pancake Batter
- 1 1/4 cup milk (regular or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup regular or gluten free all purpose flour
Cinnamon Swirl
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp softened butter (regular or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter (regular or plant-based)
- 2 oz cream cheese (regular or plant-based)
- Prepare Pancake Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. Add the flour and stir gently until a smooth pancake batter forms, avoiding overmixing.
- Make Cinnamon Swirl Mixture: In a smaller bowl, mix together the cinnamon, softened butter, and sugar until fully incorporated. Transfer this mixture into a pastry bag and set aside for later use.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, and cream cheese in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside. Alternatively, you can use maple syrup as a topping.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-low heat and add a small amount of butter. When the butter begins to sizzle, it’s ready for the pancakes.
- Cook Pancakes with Cinnamon Swirl: Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of pancake batter onto the skillet. Quickly cut the tip off the pastry bag and draw a spiral of the cinnamon swirl mixture in the center of each pancake, holding the tip upright to control the flow and prevent dripping.
- Seal the Swirl: Drizzle an additional 1-2 tablespoons of pancake batter on top of the cinnamon swirl to cover it, which helps prevent burning during cooking.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear on the surface, then carefully flip them and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Drizzle the pancakes with cream cheese frosting or maple syrup. If the frosting is too thick to drizzle, microwave it for 15 seconds to loosen before serving.
Notes
- Use plant-based milk, butter, and cream cheese alternatives to make this recipe vegan.
- For gluten-free pancakes, substitute with gluten free all-purpose flour.
- If you prefer sweeter pancakes, add a little extra maple syrup to the batter.
- Be careful not to overcook the pancakes to keep them fluffy.
- Reheat leftover pancakes in the microwave or toaster for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll pancakes, cinnamon swirl pancakes, breakfast pancakes, sweet pancakes, cream cheese frosting pancakes