These churro pancakes have everything you'd want in a pancake recipe plus so much more. They are thick, soft, fluffy, and filled with brown sugar cinnamon flavor. Trust me, once you get a taste, you'll never want to eat regular pancakes again!
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The Best Churro Pancakes
There are good pancakes, there are really good pancakes, and then there are these cinnamon sugar pancakes.
So, think about the best pancakes you've ever had, and then think about a delicious churro - now combine the two - that's what you get in this churro pancake recipe.
These pancakes are crazy thick and perfectly soft, topped off with cinnamon sugar that melts on the top of each pancake and in your mouth.
And I have a few secret touches that make these pancakes explode with cinnamon brown sugar flavor.
Now, I might be biased, but I think these taste so much better than the churro pancakes from IHOP. Not to mention, they are beyond easy to make, take just 10 minutes, and turn out perfect every time.
And don't be surprised if you serve these to your friends and family and they beg you for the recipe. But these cinnamon sugar pancakes are easily one of the best breakfast recipes out there, so they deserve to be shared! Oh, and if you love churros, you need to make these churro cheesecake bars next!
Ingredients Needed
Here is what you'll need for the pancake batter:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
And for the topping:
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
See, all super common ingredients!
But if you don't have them on hand, definitely pick them up because you'll need to use every ingredient to make the best homemade pancakes ever.
And you can use most of these ingredients to make this Air Fryer French Toast to create the ultimate breakfast!
How To Make Churro Pancakes
Step 1: Making The Batter
First, put your 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a small bowl, mix them to combine, and then set aside for later.
Now get out a large bowl and add in your dry ingredients. That will be your flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Then, you can give everything a good whisk until combined.
Next, make a well in the center of your dry ingredient mixture. Then add your egg, milk, and yogurt to the well and whisk everything until just combined.
Step 2: Cooking The Pancakes
Now either put a large pan over medium-high heat or turn your skillet to medium-high heat. Then melt about 1 tablespoon of butter or enough to cover your cooking surface.
Next, spoon about ¼ cup of batter onto your surface to make one pancake.
You will want to cook your pancake until bubbles first start to appear on the surface, then flip your pancake over and cook for 1 more minute. Immediately sprinkle the top with your cinnamon-sugar mixture. Finally, dig in and enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Only mix the ingredients until a batter just forms. Overmixing won't make the pancakes as fluffy.
- Make sure you don't overcook the pancakes. Flip them as soon as bubbles start to form and cook on the other side till golden and firm to the touch.
- After you cook each pancake, stack it on top of the other ones to melt the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve with melted chocolate sauce poured on top for a richer, more decadent flavor.
How To Store These Pancakes
Although these pancakes taste incredible hot off the pan, they are pretty darn good leftovers too. If you happen to have pancakes that didn't get eaten, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Just put your cooled pancakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in the freezer until they're frozen, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
To reheat, microwave the pancakes in 10-second increments, flipping between each until warm.
More Breakfast Recipes To Try
If you want to give some more delicious and easy breakfast recipes a try next, check these out:
- Fluffy pancakes without milk
- Apple pancakes
- McDonald's McGriddle
- McDonald's McMuffin
- Denny's Pancakes
- 3 Ingredient Waffles
Churro Pancakes
These churro pancakes have everything you'd want in a pancake plus so much more. They are thick, soft, and fluffy, filled with brown sugar cinnamon flavor. Once you get a taste, you'll never want to eat regular pancakes again!
Ingredients
Pancake batter:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Topping:
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Make a well in the center and add egg, milk, and yogurt. Whisk just until combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter on the surface, spoon about ¼ cup of batter for one pancake.
- When bubbles start to appear on the top of the pancake, turn over. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar right after you remove them from the pan.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 PancakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 5.5g
Cinthia
These were a hit with the whole fam!
Kaylee
We made these tonight for dinner, so good!! Never knew churro pancakes were a thing!
Elaine
These were incredible! I've never heard of churro pancakes before, so good.
Sherry
Just made this for breakfast this morning, and it was so tasty! Never thought of making churro pancakes before i saw you post this on IG.
Suzzy
These were so yummy.
Charli
Hi! Does this recipe work with milk substitutes like almond or oat milk? I have regular yogurt but only milk substitutes
Brendan Cunningham
Yes, any milk substitutes work great!
Summer
These didn't even need syrup and honestly reminded me of a churro
Violet
Just made them and wow😍 new favorite pancake recipe!
Ash
Soooo good! Probably were the best pancakes I've ever made from scratch. Going to make them again this weekend 🙂
Bella
Fluffy and delicious!
Phil
What a treat this was for breakfast!
Deena S
Favorite pancakes I've made! LOVED THEM
Melloni
Perfect pancakes!!!
Alexandra
I found these and made them for dinner, my kids loved them!!!
Jil
I found these and made them for dinner, my kids loved them!!!
Denine
Just made these for breakfast, my kids and I loved them!!! We will be making them again next weekend!
Florence
Loved how quick and easy these were to make.
Jackie
My new favorite pancake recipe!
Tan
This made small, maybe 3-inch, pancakes with sweet flavors. The only change I would make is to add some vanilla. I had a bit of cinnamon sugar left over but that is useful for extra dustings. Overall, this was a good recipe I would make again.
Elena
Such a simple recipe that come out absolutely perfect!
Stefanie
This has been our breakfast every weekend the past few weeks. My family can't get enough of them!!!
Taylor
I've made these a few times now and am making them again this morning, my kids love them!! Such a yummy pancake recipe.
Paulina S
Just made them for a little breakfast for dinner after seeing your video on IG. Amazing pancakes!!!
Kelsey
Yum yum yum yum YUM!!
Marissa
Made this for my kids and they LOVED it.
Meghan
OMG these were delicious and my kids could not get enough!
Sammy
These are amazing!!!!!!
Rita
These churro pancakes were heavenly!!