Fluffy Pancake Tacos (Print Version)
Fluffy pancakes folded taco-style with sweet berries and yogurt or savory eggs and bacon for a fun breakfast twist.
# What You Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - ¾ cup whole milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Sweet Fillings
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
11 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
12 - 1 ripe banana, sliced
13 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
14 - ¼ cup granola
15 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
→ Savory Fillings
16 - 2 large eggs, scrambled
17 - ¼ cup cooked bacon or turkey bacon, crumbled
18 - ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
19 - ¼ cup salsa
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the whole milk, large egg, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing—small lumps in the batter are perfectly normal and produce a fluffier result.
04 - Set a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray if necessary.
05 - Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles rise across the surface and the edges appear set, about 2 minutes. Flip carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
06 - Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and allow them to cool slightly so they become pliable without cracking. Gently fold each pancake into a taco shell shape.
07 - Spoon your choice of sweet or savory fillings into each folded pancake. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately with additional maple syrup or salsa on the side if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Kids lose their minds over these and honestly most adults do too.
- You can set out a topping bar and let everyone build their own which means zero plating stress for you.
- The batter comes together in five minutes with pantry staples you already have.
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- Do not rush the cooling step because pancakes that are too hot will tear when you fold them and that is a heartbreaking moment.
- Cooking on too high heat burns the outside while leaving the center raw so medium is truly your best friend here.
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- A slightly thicker batter than usual helps the pancakes hold their taco shape without flopping open so add a splash less milk if needed.
- Warming your fillings slightly before stuffing makes everything meld together into something far greater than the sum of its parts.