From the very first bite, these strawberry pancakes will bring a smile to your morning! Soft, fluffy, and easy to make, they’re packed with fresh strawberry pieces that add natural sweetness and vibrant flavor. Perfect for breakfast, weekend brunch, or a kid-friendly lunchbox treat, these pancakes make any day a little brighter and more delicious!
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love Strawberry Pancakes
These strawberry pancakes are soft, fluffy, and easy to make, perfect for any breakfast or weekend brunch. Using simple pancake ingredients, you can create a homemade pancake stack everyone will love. Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness and vibrant flavor, making it a fun strawberry breakfast idea. Ideal for kids’ lunchbox treats or a quick, delicious start to your day.
Strawberry Pancakes Ingredients
All you need are simple pantry staples—flour, baking powder, egg, milk, vanilla, sugar, salt—and fresh strawberries for these delicious pancakes!
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, whipped cream, extra strawberries
Step-by-Step Strawberry Pancakes Recipe
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. This forms the base for your pancake batter recipe.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Add strawberries: Gently fold in the sliced fresh strawberries for a fruity twist.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve immediately: Stack your fruit pancakes on a plate and add toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, or extra fresh strawberries.
Cooking Your Strawberry Pancakes
Heat a pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour a portion of the batter onto the pan—it doesn’t have to be perfectly round thanks to the strawberry pieces. Cook until small bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook the second side until the pancake is fully cooked. Repeat with the remaining batter.
FAQs: Strawberry Pancakes – Tips & Questions Answered
Are strawberries good in pancakes?
Yes! Strawberries add natural sweetness, color, and fresh flavor to pancakes. They pair perfectly with fluffy pancakes and make breakfast more fun and nutritious.
Can I just add fruit to pancake mix?
Absolutely! Fold in fresh or frozen fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or bananas gently into the batter before cooking. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
What is the best fruit to put in pancakes?
Strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and apples are popular choices. Each adds natural sweetness and moisture, enhancing both flavor and texture of the pancakes.
How to serve pancakes with strawberries?
Serve pancakes stacked and topped with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. You can also add yogurt or nut butter for extra flavor and protein.
Strawberry Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- Optional toppings: maple syrup whipped cream, extra strawberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Fold in sliced strawberries.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Stack pancakes on a plate and add toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, or extra strawberries. Serve immediately.