Whether served for dessert or breakfast, these fluffy strawberry Nutella pancakes are a dream come true. They are pillowy soft and decadent stacked on top of each other with ooey gooey and melty Nutella between the layers.
About This Recipe
These pancakes are soft and fluffy topped with a generous spread of Nutella and chopped strawberries which makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast or any day of the year. They are incredibly easy to make in less than 30 minutes. You seriously can’t go wrong with Nutella and strawberry combo.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Delicious: These pancakes are truly irresistible with a luscious layer of Nutella generously filled between each layer. The sweetness of strawberries pairs well with the chocolatey and rich Nutella flavor.
- Easy to make: Strawberry and Nutella pancakes are so easy to make and they are done in less than 30 minutes! You won’t need any special cooking skills to make them.
- Standard pantry ingredients: The ingredients you need for this recipe are pretty much the same as a regular pancake recipe. You can find all the ingredients already in your kitchen.
What You Need to Make Nutella Pancakes
- Flour: Use all-purpose flour for these pancakes. It provides a good balance of protein and starch, which helps create a tender and fluffy texture in pancakes.
- Baking powder: Baking powder helps leaven the pancake batter, creating a soft and fluffy texture.
- Nutella chocolate and hazelnut spread: Top the pancakes with generous amounts of warm and melty Nutella for a decadent breakfast or dessert.
- Strawberries: Opt for ripe, in-season strawberries for maximum flavor.
- Sugar: You can use granulated sugar to add a touch of sweetness.
- Salt: You will find a small amount of salt in most pancake recipes.
- Egg: Eggs add moisture to the pancake batter, resulting in a tender and moist texture.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla adds sweetness and flavor.
- Milk: Milk adds moisture and fat to the pancakes.
- Butter: The butter should be melted or vegetable oil should be used instead of butter.
How to Make Fluffy Strawberry Nutella Pancakes
- In a clean, dry bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, vanilla extract, egg, melted butter, and sugar.
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Lightly grease a non-stick pan with oil spray. Pour 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into the pan.
- When bubbles start to appear on the top surfaces of the pancakes, turn them over.
- Once all cooked, stack the pancakes on top of each other and spread a layer of Nutella between each layer. Serve with fresh and chopped strawberries.
How to Make Pancakes Like a Pro?
- You can use canola oil or another light vegetable oil instead of melted butter in the pancake batter.
- Be sure to use baking powder to have fluffy pancakes.
- Do not mix the batter too much.
- If your pancakes stick to the pan, there are several reasons. Remember to have a non-stick frying pan for pancakes. Grease the surface of the frying pan with a few drops of oil and kitchen paper towels. You do not need to put a lot of oil in the pan at all.
- The thickness of the pancake batter should be such that it can be easily poured but not too runny.
- Cook with low to medium heat. Pancakes do not need much time to cook. when you see bubbles on the top of the pancakes, it’s time to flip them.
Variations
- Stuffed Nutella pancakes: Stuffed Nutella pancakes are a delicious and indulgent breakfast with a warm and melty Nutella center. To make Nutella stuffed pancakes prepare a batch of pancake batter and pour a small amount onto the griddle. Add a spoonful of Nutella in the center, then cover with more batter. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Nutella-Banana Pancakes: Mash a ripe banana and add it to the pancake batter. Cook the pancakes as usual and spread Nutella on top.
FAQs
How to Serve Fluffy Strawberry Nutella Pancakes?
Once all cooked, stack the pancakes on top of each other and spread a layer of Nutella between each layer. Serve with fresh and chopped strawberries.
Can I Make Nutella Pancakes Ahead of Time?
It’s best to enjoy pancakes fresh off the griddle but you can make a batch of pancakes ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to serve them, simply reheat them and serve with Nutella and strawberries.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons Nutella
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
Instructions
Step 1
In a clean, dry bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Step 2
In another bowl, whisk the milk, vanilla extract, egg, melted butter, and sugar.
Step 3
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Step 4
Lightly grease a non-stick pan with oil spray. Pour 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into the pan.
Step 5
When bubbles start to appear on the top surfaces of the pancakes, turn them over.
Step 6
Once all cooked, stack the pancakes on top of each other and spread a layer of Nutella between each layer. Serve with fresh and chopped strawberries.
