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Delicious cinnamon roll pancakes stacked with cream cheese icing on top.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes combined with a luscious cinnamon swirl and topped with cream cheese icing, perfect for brunch or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 1/4 cup milk (regular or plant-based)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Swirl Filling
  • 4 tbsp softened butter (regular or plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar Coconut sugar adds a lovely flavor twist.
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
Cream Cheese Drizzle
  • 2 oz cream cheese (regular or plant-based) Substitutes: yogurt, mascarpone, or nut-based cream cheese.
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (regular or plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to create the cinnamon swirl filling.
Cooking
  1. Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat.
  2. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet.
  3. Add a swirl of the cinnamon mixture on top of the pancake batter.
  4. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  5. Prepare the drizzle by mixing melted butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve your pancakes warm, generously drizzled with the cream cheese icing.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds.