Pineapple Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• For the Pancakes:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1 tbsp baking powder ✨
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 2 tbsp sugar 🍯
• 1 cup milk 🥛
• 1 egg 🥚
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• 2 tbsp melted butter 🧈
• 0.5 cup crushed pineapple (or fresh, finely chopped) 🍍
• For the Caramelized Pineapple Rings:
• 4 pineapple rings 🍍
• 1 tbsp butter 🧈
• 1 tbsp brown sugar ✨
• For Serving:
• 0.25 cup maple syrup 🍯
• 1 tbsp shredded coconut (optional) 🥥
• Extra pineapple chunks for garnish 🍍

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Make the Batter
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter. Combine both mixtures, stirring until just smooth. Fold in crushed pineapple. 🍍🥞
3. 32️⃣ Cook the Pancakes
4. 4Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside. 🥞✨
5. 53️⃣ Caramelize the Pineapple Rings
6. 6In the same skillet, melt butter and sprinkle in brown sugar. Add pineapple rings and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden and caramelized. 🍍🔥
7. 74️⃣ Assemble & Serve
8. 8Stack the pineapple pancakes, placing a caramelized pineapple ring on top. Drizzle generously with maple syrup and garnish with shredded coconut and extra pineapple chunks. 🍽️✨