Description
These date and honey pancakes are soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet, featuring rich chopped dates and a gentle honey flavor. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, they are simple to make and delicious served warm.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil or butter, for cooking
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chopped dates (for serving)
- Butter, as desired (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Fold in the chopped dates and let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip.
- Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with honey, chopped dates, and butter if desired.
Notes
- Use soft dates for best texture; soak dry dates in warm water if needed.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
- Add cinnamon or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a skillet, microwave, or toaster for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
