pancake tacos

these pancake tacos are the most delicious twist on breakfast – fluffy small pancakes folded like tacos and filled with sweet spreads, fresh fruit, and whipped cream. fun, easy, and endlessly customisable!

why you will love this easy pancake tacos recipe

• sweet and fun – these loaded pancake tacos turn ordinary breakfast into something special and playful! using fluffy pancakes as a pancake taco shell creates a really fun presentation that makes breakfast feel a little bit more exciting. kids and adults alike will love the interactive, taco-style format when assembling these.

• endless pancake taco toppings – this loaded pancake tacos recipe is incredibly versatile. make strawberry and cream pancake tacos with chocolate spread, oreo and cream pancake tacos, biscoff spread versions, or create your own combinations that you love! You can load up your pancake tacos with fruit of any kind, make savory pancake tacos with eggs and bacon, or keep it simple – the pancake taco toppings options are limitless!

• easier than you’d think – despite looking a little fancy, this simple pancake tacos recipe uses a basic pancake batter to make small, taco-sized pancakes. no special equipment needed – just make mini pancake tacos and add your favourite fillings, fold like a taco, and enjoy.

learn how to make these pancake dessert tacos

we’ll begin making these fruity pancake tacos by starting off with the pancake batter. for the pancake batter, we’ll start by whisking together an egg and sugar in a bowl until combined. then, add some oil, milk, vanilla extract and thick yoghurt. whisk all of this together until combined.

in another bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. mix all of this together and add it to the wet ingredients. whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined and somewhat smooth. it’s okay if there are some lumps. let the pancake batter rest for about 5 minutes and then heat up a pan over low-medium heat. add some batter to the pan, and once bubbles begin to form on the surface of the pancake, flip it and cook the other side. make all of the pancakes with the rest of the pancake batter, and then let the pancakes cool.

once all the pancakes have cooled, start assembling your pancake tacos by adding chocolate spread, jam or biscoff spread, and filling the pancake tacos with fresh whipped cream and fresh strawberries or any other kind of toppings that you like.

fold them up like a taco, and we’re done!

loaded pancake tacos ingredients

• egg – we’re just going to be using 1 large egg for this pancake breakfast tacos recipe – make sure it’s at room temperature.

• granulated sugar – to make this easy pancake tacos recipe, we’re going to whisk together an egg and some granulated sugar.

• oil – i like to use oil instead of butter to make these fluffy pancake tacos. i find that oil gives me the fluffiest pancakes over butter. use any neutral-tasting oil. you could also use butter if you would prefer that.

• milk – this taco pancake recipe uses full fat or whole milk. make sure it’s at room temperature so that it combines easily with the rest of the ingredients.

• yogurt – this pancake tacos breakfast recipe also uses yogurt in the pancake batter. use any kind of thick yogurt, like greek yogurt, and try to make sure that it’s at room temperature.

• vanilla extract – optional, but a splash of it will add a nice, subtle vanilla flavour to these pancake tacos. i like to use vanilla extract in the pancake batter and when making the whipped cream.

• flour – we’ll be using plain flour or all purpose flour for this pancake tacos recipe.

• baking powder – using baking powder helps make the best fluffy pancake tacos. you’ll need baking powder to ensure that the pancakes are thick and fluffy.

• baking soda – i use just a small amount of baking soda in this pancake recipe. the baking soda reacts with the acid in the yogurt to give you a thicker, fluffier pancake.

• salt – a pinch or two of salt helps balance out the sweetness in these pancake tacos.

• double cream or heavy cream – whips up into fluffy, stable cream for all your pancake taco toppings.

• icing sugar or powdered sugar – sweetens the cream without grittiness.

• any extra pancake taco toppings like chocolate spread, biscoff spread, fresh fruit, biscoff cookies or whatever else you like.

tools:

• large bowl – for the pancake batter

• small bowl – you’ll need to mix the dry ingredients separately in a smaller bowl first

• whisk – to mix the pancake batter until combined

• scoop or cup or ladle – to add the pancake batter to the pan

• non stick pan – for cooking the pancakes

• spatula – for flipping the pancakes

• bowl or jug – for making the whipped cream

• electric mixer – for whipping the cream until fluffy. you can also use a whisk for this, just bear in mind that it’ll take a little longer.

• piping bag – for piping the cream into your pancake tacos.

step by step instructions

for full measurements, keep scrolling down to the recipe below.

step one: for the pancake batter, in a large bowl, crack open an egg and add the granulated sugar. whisk these together until combined.

step two: add the oil to the bowl. then add the milk, vanilla extract and the thick yogurt. again, whisk these together until combined.

step three: in another small bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. mix these together.

step four: add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. whisk these together until combined. you should have a relatively smooth batter. it’s okay if there are some small lumps, as you don’t want to over mix.

step five: let the pancake batter rest at room temperature for about five minutes.

step six: heat up a non stick pan over low heat.

step seven: once the pan is ready, add around 1/4 cup of pancake batter to the middle of the pan and increase the heat to low-medium. let the pancake cook for about 2-3 minutes. once the surface of the pancake begins to bubble and the edges are set, flip the pancake.

step eight: let the other side of the pancake cook for around another minute.

step nine: transfer to a plate and repeat with the rest of the pancake batter. once all the pancakes have been made, let them cool.

step ten: make the whipped cream. in a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar or icing sugar, and vanilla extract.

step eleven: beat with an electric mixer or whisk until the cream looks thick and smooth.

step twelve: add the whipped cream to a piping bag.

step thirteen: start assembling your pancake tacos. to one side of each pancake, spread a thin layer of chocolate spread, and then add chopped fresh strawberries.

step fourteen: pipe a generous amount of cream on top of each pancake taco.

step fifteen: add more fresh strawberries on top. you could also add a chocolate drizzle if you like.

step sixteen: make biscoff and oreo pancake tacos or add any other toppings that you like.

step seventeen: serve, and let’s eat!

tips and notes

• i would recommend using room temperature eggs, milk and yogurt when making the pancake batter for your pancake tacos. this will just help the ingredients combine better and make things easier for you.

• combine the dry ingredients properly in a separate bowl so that the baking powder and baking soda are distributed throughout.

• once you add the flour and dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, be sure not to over mix. you want a relatively smooth batter, but it’s okay if there are some small lumps.

• be sure to let the pancake batter rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes before you start making the paNCakes. letting the batter rest will help give you a thicker, fluffier pancake taco.

• heat up your non stick pan over low heat. make sure the pan is not too hot, as the high heat will make the outside of the pancakes burn before the inside is properly cooked.

• i did not add any butter or oil to the pan before adding my pancake batter. this, and using a non stick pan, is what gets you that smooth surface on the pancake. if you’re not too bothered about this, and would like some added flavour and crispier edges on your pancakes, feel free to lightly grease the pan in between each pancake.

• this pancake tacos recipe makes about 8-9 pancakes if using around 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.

• remember that the time it takes to cook your pancakes will depend on their size. if you use more than 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, the pancakes will take more time to cook through.

• use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients. while i add both metric and cup measurements for this recipe, i always recommend using a kitchen scale to weigh out your ingredients for most accurate results.

• if you do decide to use cups, this recipe has higher than typical cup flour measurements as it bases them on scooping the flour (since this is what most people tend to do).

• make sure to let the pancakes cool before piping cream on top as a warm pancake will make the cream melt.

• assemble the pancake tacos right before serving. if they sit too long, the pancakes can become soggy from the fillings.

• make sure to fold gently when making these sweet breakfast tacos with pancakes – the pancakes are pliable but can still tear if folded too aggressively.

• cover any leftover pancake batter and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

frequently asked questions

1. how do i know when to flip the pancakes ?

   – look for bubbles on the surface of the pancake and set edges.

2. my pancakes aren’t fluffy – what went wrong ?

   – this is usually because of over mixing the pancake batter. be sure to gently mix the dry ingredients in until combined and don’t worry too much if there are small lumps in the batter. you also want to make sure to let the batter rest before cooking the pancakes.

3. do i have to use vanilla extract in the pancake mix ?

   – the vanilla extract in this pancake recipe is optional. i like the subtle vanilla flavour it gives to the pancakes, but if you would prefer not to use it or don’t have it, that’s also completely fine.

4. can i use butter instead of oil when making these pancake tacos ?

   – yes, you can use butter that’s been melted and cooled instead of the oil in the pancake batter. i like to use oil because i find that it makes these pancake tacos extra moist and fluffy, but butter will give you better flavour and a richer taste.

5. can i make the pancake batter ahead of time ?

   – to make these easy pancake tacos, you can definitely make the batter ahead of time, as it keeps in the fridge for up to 24 hours. it will thicken up the longer it sits though, so you might need to add a splash of milk to loosen it slightly before cooking the pancakes.

6. why do i need to rest the pancake batter ?

   – resting the batter before making the pancakes allows the flour to fully hydrate and the leavening agents to activate – this is what helps give you fluffier pancakes with better texture.

7. can i double this pancake recipe ?

   – yes, you can double the recipe to make a larger batch of pancake tacos.

8. can i make these pancake tacos without yogurt ?

   – if you don’t have yogurt on hand, you can make these pancake tacos with sour cream instead. i would really recommend using either yogurt or sour cream for a thicker, fluffier pancake.

9. are these pancake tacos sweet ? can i use this as a savory pancake tacos recipe ?

   – absolutely! you can make savory pancake tacos with this recipe. the pancakes on their own are not overly sweet, so you can follow the recipe as is, then fill with savory toppings like scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese, and avocado.

10. can i use this pancake recipe to make protein pancake tacos ?

    – if you want to make protein pancake tacos, you could add protein powder to the pancake batter. you can also swap the sweet toppings for something like greek yoghurt, nut butter and fruit.

11. can i make pancake sausage tacos ?

    – yes, you can! you can add cooked sausage with scrambled eggs and cheese to your pancake tacos for a hearty breakfast!

12. what’s the difference between using pancakes and crepes for tacos ?

    – pancakes are thicker and fluffier than crepes for tacos. crepes are thin and delicate, while these pancake tacos use regular fluffy pancake batter for a heartier pancake taco shell that holds fillings better.

13. how can i make mini pancake tacos for a crowd ?

    – for mini pancake tacos, you could make the pancakes even smaller, and set up a pancake tacos toppings bar so everyone can customise their own. this would be great for brunch!

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