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Delicious Spanish churro pancakes served with chocolate sauce and cinnamon sugar.

Spanish Churro Pancakes

Cozy, cinnamon-sweet pancakes that bring the spirit of churros to fluffy breakfast treats, perfect for chilly mornings and festive weekends.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 4 pancakes
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk Use full-fat for richer pancakes, or plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 large egg Can use an egg substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter Browned butter can be used for more flavor.

Coating

  • ¼ cup sugar Additional sugar and cinnamon for coating.
  • 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon Adjust to taste.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

Cooking

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  • Pour batter onto skillet for each pancake, cooking until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook until golden.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Once pancakes are cooked, coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Serve warm with syrup or chocolate sauce.

Notes

Use a 1/4-cup measure for evenly sized pancakes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Keyword Breakfast, Brunch Ideas, Churro Pancakes, Comfort Food, Spanish Pancakes
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