Eggnog Pancakes with Homemade Vanilla Syrup (2024)

FAQs

What is the best syrup for pancakes? ›

The best syrup for pancakes is real maple syrup. The second best I think, is Mrs. Butterworth's, log cabin, then aunt jemima, and last but not least hungry jack.

Add Flavors

It's easy! Simply take your favorite flavoring, which could be maple syrup, vanilla, or almond extract, and add a few drops to your pancake batter. Boom! You have yourself some extra yummy pancakes.

Per serving: Calories: 250, Carbohydrate: 32 grams, Fat: 9 grams, Saturated fat: 5 grams, Protein: 9 grams, Cholesterol: 84 milligrams, Sodium: 685 milligrams, Calcium: 173 milligrams.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour ¼ cup of pancake batter for each pancake onto the griddle. Cook until the edges start to set and the pancakes are golden-brown underneath.

Does IHOP have real maple syrup? Generally no, IHOP only serves a chemically synthesized and sweetened syrup with artificial coloring and flavors. However of the 1400 locations in the US, there is one in South Burlington, VT that serves real maple syrup. As New Englanders, we unfailingly bring our own.

Over-Mixing the Batter

A slightly lumpy pancake batter is actually a good thing. Sure, our natural instinct when mixing a batter is to make sure everything is nice and smooth—but resist it. Over-mixing develops gluten in the batter, which means heavier, chewier pancakes, rather than light and fluffy hotcakes.

1. Use Milk/ Alternative Milk Instead Of Water. Even though the mix may call for water, you can easily substitute that for an alternative milk (I like oat milk). You may have to add a dash more due to the difference in consistency, but it'll taste so much better!

Maple Syrup or Honey

Now that's a brilliant vanilla substitute, especially in blondies, oatmeal cookies, pancakes, waffles, crepes, or French toast. Its rich and sweet flavor makes a decent vanilla bean substitute and a great vanilla extract substitute.

Making your eggnog with stevia instead of sugar can also help make this drink more blood sugar-friendly. And swapping out the cream with low-fat milk can help reduce the saturated fat content in your drink. If you lean on pre-made eggnog, more brands are creating “better for you” nogs to meet a wide variety of diets.

But be aware that a single cup can pack in 400 calories and 40 grams of sugar. So, if eggnog is a daily indulgence throughout the holiday season, it pays to find a better-for-you nog that you truly enjoy. Fortunately, there are a few lower-sugar eggnog options out there that taste pretty good, too.

Does egg nog have milk fat? ›

Separate your yolk from the egg white then beat to create a fluffy pancake. This is a small step, but it makes a big difference. When working with your egg whites, beat them until they form stiff peaks, then set aside. Add your yolks to the wet ingredients of the batter and when you're ready, fold in the whites.

The main difference between the syrups is that golden syrup has a higher sugar content than maple syrup, giving it a much sweeter taste. Whereas maple syrup has a richer and stronger taste throughout all its grades. The reasons for this difference in flavour is their ingredients and production methods.

Serve your pancakes stacked up on a plate with a drizzle of maple syrup and any of your favourite toppings.

Grade A Golden (Delicate) Syrup

Delicate golden syrup is best when paired with other simple flavors that allow it to shine. It's the perfect option for classic morning pancakes and waffles.

Fat. One nutritional advantage that honey has over maple syrup is that honey has no fat. That said, maple syrup's fat is very minimal, just 0.1 gram of fat per tablespoon. Another advantage of honey over maple syrup is that honey offers more vitamins — B-6 and C — while maple syrup lacks this vitamin profile.