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    Easy Christmas Pancakes

    Modified: Jan 1, 2023 ยท Published: Jul 7, 2022 by Chandice ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 54 Comments

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    These easy Christmas pancakes are festive, delicious, and perfect for Christmas breakfast. They are so good that everyone will come back for seconds…and thirds!

    Our festive Christmas pancakes are perfect for everyone because they are gluten-free and dairy-free. Making them is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. These fluffy pancakes are something the whole family will love.

    Christmas pancakes on a plate


     

    Our Christmas pancakes are great on Christmas morning, Christmas Eve, or for a fun December breakfast for dinner. The kids will especially love how yummy they are! It is also a great way to spend quality time together and the perfect way to celebrate the holidays together

    Truly, the holidays are for treating yourself and these Christmas pancakes do just that. Our gingerbread pancakes, reindeer pancakes (or Rudolph pancakes), and ebelskivers also do the trick. Making fun treats is the best way to spend the most wonderful time of the year together in the kitchen.

    Delicious Christmas pancakes always remind me of the movie Elf. I’m not a big fan of topping pancakes with spaghetti and maple syrup together. So instead, we top it with Enjoy Life Foods dairy-free chocolate morsels syrup, whip and crushed candy canes.

    Weโ€™ve made lots of pancakes over the years because they are just a delicious classic. Our gluten free pancakes are so fluffy and delicious! The oat flour pancakes with buttermilk syrup we make are one of the fan favorite recipes we have ever shared. But the mini pancake topped maple cupcakes were probably the cutest of all times.

    Christmas pancakes on a white plate with red and white towel

    What you need

    This recipe is so easy and uses simple ingredients. Not only is it easy, it will also get you in the holiday spirit. Trust me, this recipe will become a new family favorite.

    Prepared Pancake mix

    With this recipe, we are simply helping you amplify your favorite pancake mix to make them extra festive and fun for the holidays! You can choose any brand you like.

    I love using King Arthur gluten-free pancake mix because it is both GF and dairy free. I also love Pamela’s Pancakes. You can find both in our Amazon store HERE.

    We also add in some peppermint oil (also yummy in these gluten-free peppermint brownies) to give these festive pancakes a yummy Christmas flavor.

    You can also do some orange extract to give these that yummy chocolate orange Christmas flavor like we do in our chocolate orange cake.

    It reminds me so much of eating chocolate orange sticks with my grandpa at Christmas…

    Top tip: Pair the pancakes with our Candy Cane Christmas Mocktail for that extra pepperminty flavor (please note these are not dairy-free).

    Christmas pancakes with chocolate drizzle being poured on

    Chocolate morsels

    To get that silky shine in our chocolate syrup, we simply add 2 teaspoons to the a bag of chocolate morsels. We use Enjoy Life Foods brand to make them dairy free for our little guys.

    They work great in all kinds of recipes including our dairy-free peppermint patties.  You can get everything you need for these delicious pancakes shipped right to your door.

    How to make them

    • Add peppermint oil to prepared your prepared pancake batter
    • Preheat a griddle on medium heat (300 degrees) and grease VERY well
    • Fry pancakes on hot griddle until golden brown and until all the mix is gone
    • Meanwhile, heat one bag of chocolate morsels and 2 teaspoons of oil in the microwave for 1 minute in a small bowl
    • Remove and stir Heat in 10 seconds intervals if you need it more melted, be careful not to overheat
    • Top each pancake stack with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed candy canes

    Is there dairy in pancake mix?

    It depends on the brand. Some brands have powdered milk in their mix, but not Enjoy Life Foods! They pride themselves on having gluten-free, dairy-free pancake mix, so you don’t need to worry about that.

    Are there allergens in candy canes?

    Candy canes do not contain peanuts, eggs, gluten, milk, tree nuts, or wheat. They do have corn syrup and sugar, if those are things you avoid or are allergic to.

    How should I store the leftovers?

    Allow these adorable Christmas pancakes to cool to room temperature. Then, store them in an airtight container or freezer bags.

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    Easy Christmas Pancakes

    Easy Christmas Pancakes on a white plate with whipped cream
    4.80 from 5 votes
    These easy Christmas pancakes are festive, delicious, and perfect for Christmas breakfast. They are so good that everyone will come back for seconds…and thirds!
    Our adorable Christmas pancakes are perfect for everyone because they are gluten-free and dairy-free. Making them is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. These fluffy pancakes are something the whole family will love.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 15 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, christmas
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: christmas, pancakes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 259kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounces prepared pancake mix prepared
    • 4-6 drops peppermint oil
    • 9 ounces chocolate morsels (or chips)
    • 2 teaspoons oil of choice
    • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes allergen-free if needed
    • Garnish: whipped cream

    Instructions

    • Add peppermint oil to prepared pancake mix
    • Preheat a griddle on medium heat (300 degrees) and grease well
    • Fry pancakes until all the mix is gone
    • Meanwhile, heat one bag of chocolate morsels and 2 teaspoons of oil in the microwave for 1 minute
    • Remove and stir Heat in 10 seconds intervals if you need it more melted, be careful not to overheat
    • Top each pancake stack with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and crushed candy canes

    Notes

    Use any dairy-free pancake mix but I do highly recommend Enjoy Life Foods chocolate morsels for the syrup.
    Top tip: Pair the pancakes with our Candy Cane Christmas Mocktail for that extra pepperminty flavor (please note these are not dairy-free).

    Is there dairy in pancake mix?

    It depends on the brand. Some brands have powdered milk in their mix, but not Enjoy Life Foods! They pride themselves on having gluten-free, dairy-free pancake mix, so you don’t need to worry about that.

    How should I store the leftovers?

    Allow these adorable Christmas pancakes to cool to room temperature. Then, store them in an airtight container or freezer bags.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg

    This post was originally posted on December 9, 2018 and was updated on July 7, 2022 with new information and tips.

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    Comments

    1. Kayla Klontz says

      January 01, 2019 at 2:27 am

      I’m pretty boring, I use butter and syrup. These look amazing though.

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      January 01, 2019 at 1:30 am

      I like fresh strawberries and whipped cream on my pancakes.

      Reply
    3. Jessica To says

      December 31, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      I always want to top them with butter and syrup.

      Reply
    4. cyndi br says

      December 31, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      I like syrup on mine and would add a sprinkle of nutmeg

      Reply
    5. Kelly D says

      December 31, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      I would like to top them with maple syrup, bananas and whipped cream.

      Reply
    6. Bryan Vice says

      December 31, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      I may be old fashioned but i love blue berries on my pancakes

      Reply
    7. carol clark says

      December 30, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      strawberrys and some syrup

      Reply
    8. Erin Lane says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      Coconut and walnuts on my pancakes!

      Reply
    9. April says

      December 28, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      My kids love chocolate chips with their pancakes. At Christmas we will sometimes do white chocolate chips or some whipped cream and sprinkles.

      Reply
    10. Kayley says

      December 27, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      I love chocolate chip pancakes! I use the Enjoy Life mini chips for my pancakes.

      Reply
    11. Laurajj says

      December 27, 2018 at 5:38 am

      I usually do butter and maple syrup! In the summer months I love using strawberries from the garden and making a sauce to put on top!

      Reply
    12. Stephanie L says

      December 23, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      The kids love to add strawberries and coco whip when it’s a special occasion. Otherwise it’s real maple syrup for all!

      Reply
    13. Heather Dawn says

      December 23, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      I just like real maple syrup on my pancakes.

      Reply
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