Christmas Breakfast Pancakes
Light, fluffy Christmas breakfast pancakes made with cranberries, sultanas and festive spices. Perfect for Christmas morning, and the batter can be made ahead on Christmas Eve!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams plain flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 300 ml milk
- 40 grams dried cranberries
- 80 grams sultanas
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs until smooth. Gradually add the milk, whisking all the time, then add the bicarbonate of soda.
- Tip in the fruit and spices: whisk together combine.
- Put the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add ladles of the mixture to the pan to make pancakes about 10cm wide. You will need to do this in batches.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden underneath, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and repeat with the rest of the batter.
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Nutrition Facts
Christmas Breakfast Pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
166
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
81
mg
4
%
Potassium
144
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
98
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
Variations
- Vegan version: Use a plant-based milk and swap the eggs for 2 tbsp apple purée or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 tbsp water.
- Chocolate chip pancakes: Add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter for extra indulgence.
- Orange twist: Add the zest of one orange to the mix – the citrus pairs beautifully with the cranberries.
Storage & Make Ahead
Make ahead:You can absolutely make these pancakes ahead of time in two ways:
- Make the batter the night before (my favourite method). Mix everything together on Christmas Eve, cover and chill. The batter thickens slightly overnight which actually makes the pancakes fluffier. Give it a quick whisk before cooking.
- Cook the pancakes ahead and reheat on Christmas morning. Once cooked and cooled, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
These pancakes freeze beautifully.
Lay them flat on a tray first so they don’t stick together, then move to a freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheating:
Reheat from chilled or frozen:
- Toaster: The quickest and easiest method — pop them straight in.
- Oven: 160°C for about 5–7 minutes.
- Microwave: 20–30 seconds (they’ll be softer this way).
