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Season 01 - Breakfast / S01B21

Pineapple and Coconut Pancakes

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

Story

As the golden pancakes sizzled on the griddle, Don Luis sprinkled toasted coconut on top, letting the tropical aroma fill the kitchen. “These pancakes are a taste of the islands,” he said. “Fluffy, sweet, and full of pineapple-coconut flavor—they’re perfect for a special breakfast!” This Pineapple and Coconut Pancake recipe is light, fluffy, and bursting with tropical goodness. Let’s make the Don Luis Special version, balancing sweetness, warmth, and texture perfectly! 🔥

Ingredients

  • For the Pancakes:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 0.25 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
  • 0.5 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 0.25 cup shredded coconut, toasted
  • For Toppings:
  • Sliced fresh pineapple
  • More toasted coconut
  • Whipped cream or Greek yogurt
  • Maple syrup or honey

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the Pancake Batter
  2. 21️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 🌾✨
  4. 42️⃣ Combine the Wet Ingredients
  5. 5In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and melted butter. 🥥🍍
  6. 63️⃣ Mix the Batter
  7. 7Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently.
  8. 8Fold in crushed pineapple and toasted coconut.
  9. 9Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. 🥄✨
  10. 10Cook the Pancakes
  11. 114️⃣ Heat the Griddle
  12. 12Heat a griddle or pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  13. 13Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. 🥞🔥
  14. 14Serve & Enjoy!
  15. 155️⃣ Assemble the Pancakes
  16. 16Stack the pancakes and top with fresh pineapple, extra toasted coconut, and whipped cream.
  17. 17Drizzle with maple syrup or honey, and serve warm! 🍍🥥🍯
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