These churros pancakes are one of those breakfasts that instantly make the morning feel a little more fun. They’re fluffy, golden pancakes coated in warm cinnamon sugar with all the flavor of classic churros. The outside gets lightly crisp from the sugar coating while the inside stays soft and tender, which makes them incredibly satisfying with every bite.
If you enjoy easy breakfast recipes like this, you’ll probably also love these Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes — they’re rich, fruity, and just as delicious for a weekend breakfast. I usually make those when I want something buttery and comforting, and these churros pancakes when I’m craving something sweet, warm, and a little indulgent.
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Learn How To Make Churros Pancakes
If you like churros, these pancakes are such a fun way to get those same flavors at breakfast. They’re soft and fluffy inside with plenty of cinnamon sugar on the outside. I love them with a little chocolate sauce, especially while the pancakes are still warm.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Classic churro flavor without frying: You still get that warm cinnamon sugar coating and churro flavor, just without dealing with hot oil or frying.
- Quick and easy breakfast: The batter comes together in just a few minutes, which makes these perfect for a relaxed weekend morning when I want to spend more time with the family.
- Kid-friendly and fun: Honestly, these disappear faster than almost any pancakes I make, especially when there’s chocolate sauce on the table.
- Perfect for dipping: Chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, or maple syrup turns them into a seriously indulgent brunch treat. Depending on the mood I am in, I like to try a variety.
Ingredients
- Milk: Regular milk works perfectly here, but I’ve made these with oat milk and almond milk too and they still come out fluffy.
- Butter: Melted butter gives the batter a richer flavor, but oil or melted margarine will work if that’s what you have.
- Cinnamon sugar: I usually keep the cinnamon pretty bold because it really brings out that churro flavor, but you can adjust it to taste for the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar gives the best coating texture, though brown sugar adds a deeper caramel note if I want something slightly richer.
How To Make Easy Churro Pancakes
1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add milk, eg,g and melted butter. Whisk until just combined.
2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it with a thin layer of butter that has melted. Pour batter to form small pancakes. Cook 1 - 2 minutes per side until tiny bubbles form or golden brown. Cook 1 batch at a time.
3. In a shallow small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
4. While the pancakes are still warm, gently coat both sides in the sweet cinnamon sugar mixture.
5. Serve immediately with chocolate sauce, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, chocolate chips, dulce de leche or maple syrup.
Another fun treat to try is homemade Kit Kat bars — simple, crunchy, and totally addictive.
Pro Cooking Tips
- Keep the churros pancakes small: I’ve found that smaller pancakes are much easier to coat evenly in the cinnamon sugar.
- Coat while warm: The sugar sticks much better when the pancakes are still warm from the pan.
- Don’t overmix the batter: I’ve learned that stirring just until everything comes together keeps the pancakes extra fluffy.
- Serve fresh: The best part about these pancakes is the slightly crisp cinnamon sugar coating, which is at its best right after cooking.
What Can You Serve With This?
- Chocolate sauce
- Fresh strawberries
- Sliced bananas
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Scrambled eggs
If you love rich, indulgent treats, you might also enjoy this Biscoff Fudge — it’s creamy, sweet, and incredibly easy to make.
FAQs
Yes, but I like to coat them in cinnamon sugar right before serving so the coating stays crisp.
Absolutely. Chocolate chips or a cinnamon swirl work really well if you want to make them even more indulgent.
They have that same cinnamon sugar flavor and warm sweetness, just with a soft pancake texture instead of fried dough. Honestly, it’s like the best parts of churros and pancakes combined.
Recipe
Churros Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
For the Cinnamon Sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add milk, eg,g and melted butter. Whisk until just combined.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour batter to form small pancakes. Cook 1 - 2 minutes per side until golden.
- In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- While the pancakes are still warm, gently coat both sides in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve immediately with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche or maple syrup.
Notes
Taste & Texture
Light, fluffy pancakes with warm cinnamon flavorCrisp cinnamon sugar coating on the outside
Soft, tender centers that taste like a cross between pancakes and churros
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
Fridge: Store cooked pancakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.Freezer: Freeze pancakes in layers separated by parchment for up to 1 month.
Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet, toaster, or microwave before coating in cinnamon sugar.
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