How To Make This Easy McDonald’s Pancakes Recipe
I love to make a good copycat like this McDonalds Pancake Recipe. These recipes take simple ingredients and turn them into the recipes we love, like delicious pancakes from Mcdonalds, nostalgic to early morning road trips!
When I was younger, McDonald’s hotcakes were the only thing I would eat at McDonalds. I thought it was the best pancake recipe, but Also, I was also kinda of a picky eater and didn’t like meat. So now, I am excited to recreate this recipe and give you some tips on how to make it a little healthier at home.
Why You Should Make This Recipe
Pancakes are the best breakfast for a lazy Sunday morning. Add the iconic pat of butter and drizzle of maple syrup and you have an easy breakfast that feeds the entire family in less than an hour!
Additionally, you can make this recipe with mini-sized pancakes! Serve it with freshly cut fruit and sausage patties (animal or plant-based) for a fun brunch breakfast tapas meal. Or turn this into a fun weeknight breakfast-for-dinner dish! No matter how you serve it, this recipe will be a huge hit!
Got leftover pancakes? Just toss them in an airtight container, or freezer bag, or wrap them in plastic wrap for easy homemade pancakes that are ready for the next time you need a quick breakfast ready in 5 minutes. Note, these won’t be quite as good as when you first made them but they still make for an excellent quick and easy meal that’s quicker and cheaper than buying McDonald’s pancakes.
Tools You May Need
- Mixing Bowls – One small, one large
- A whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A Spatula
Ingredients for Mcdonalds Pancake Recipe
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – option to swap for whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups milk (skim milk for lower calories, or plant-based milk for dairy-free)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Delicious Toppings Ideas
The below toppings are great additions to this Copycat Version of McDonald’s pancake recipe.
- Fresh Fruit
- Real Maple Syrup
- Chocolate Chips
- Whipped Cream
- Nuts
- Maple Peanut Butter Sauce
Step-By-Step Instructions for This Easy Recipe
Keep in mind, if you would like to make full-sized pancakes, this recipe works for those too!
Preheat Griddle
Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter, avocado oil, or non-stick cooking spray. I like to use a combination of a bit of butter and avocado oil.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and kosher salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vegetable oil.
Mix the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Take care to not overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps in the batter.
Cook the Pancakes
Pour 1/4 – ⅓ cup of the batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle (I used a ¼ cup measuring cup). Cook until bubbles form on the surface, this only takes 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook the other side until the pancakes are golden brown.
Serve
Serve these pancakes with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, Maple Peanut Butter Sauce, sliced apples, fresh berries, or nuts. Enjoy!
Serving This Copycat McDonald’s Pancake Recipe
Here are three healthier ways to serve this Mcdonalds pancake recipe as a healthy and delicious breakfast.
- Sliced apples with Maple Peanut Butter Syrup and Turkey or Plant-based sausages
- Fresh Berries with 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt, and toasted walnuts.
- Served simply with a side of scrambled eggs.
Five Tips for the Perfect Fluffy Pancakes
Here are my 5 tips for the perfect fluffy pancakes.
- Properly Measure The Ingredients: Accurate measurements are crucial for successful pancake batter; use liquid cups for wet ingredients and measuring cups for dry to prevent over or under-measuring. These specialized cups ensure precision by accommodating the unique characteristics of each type of ingredient.
- Avoid Overmixing for Fluffy Pancakes: For the fluffiest pancakes, don’t over stir the batter; this can lead to tense, tough pancakes.
- Proper Cooking Temperature: A hot griddle is essential before cooking the pancakes. Too hot and the pancakes may brown too quickly and stay raw in the middle, however too low and they might become pale and lack the desired temperature. So, cook your pancakes on a medium to medium-high hot surface.
- Wait For Bubbles: Wait for bubbles to appear on the surface of the pancake before flipping; this signals that the bottom is cooked and ready for flipping.
- Serve Fresh Off The Griddle: Freshly cooked pancakes fresh off the griddle offer enhanced flavor, lightness, and fluffiness. While cold pancakes may become dense with muted flavors.
Like This Recipe? You Will Love These Other Breakfast Recipes!
If you like this McDonalds pancake recipe, you will love these other Breakfast recipes. I even included another breakfast copycat!
The Best Mini Sweet Cream Pancakes with Peanut Butter Syrup
Strawberry Smoothie Bowl [Vegan and High Protein]
How To Make Panera Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Copycat McDonalds Pancake Recipe
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowls one small, one large
- 1 Whisk
- 1 set of measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups skim milk or other milk of choice (i.e. 2%, plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat Griddle
- Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter, avocado oil, or non-stick cooking spray. I like to use a combination of a bit of butter and avocado oil.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and kosher salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vegetable oil.
Mix the Batter
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Take care to not overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps in the batter.
Cook the Pancakes
- Pour 1/4 - ⅓ cup of the batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle (I used a ¼ cup measuring cup). Cook until bubbles form on the surface, this only takes 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook the other side until the pancakes are golden brown.
Serve
- Serve these pancakes with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, Maple Peanut Butter Sauce, sliced apples, fresh berries, or nuts. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
0 Comments