Make these tasty S’mores Pancakes for a crowd pleasing breakfast or delightful Sunday brunch treat! Loaded with tasty graham crackers and homemade marshmallow fluff, and finished with melty chocolate, you’ll love this sweet morning meal.
Also great as a breakfast for dinner option, your whole family is guaranteed to love this pancake recipe that’s almost sweet enough to be a dessert!
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💚 About This Recipe
Every so often, you need to have something sweet to make breakfast really special. Whether it's for a holiday, a birthday, or another occasion, these s'mores pancakes are the perfect way to celebrate!
Homemade pancake batter with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate chips, topped with marshmallow fluff. What's not to love? This rich and decadent recipe is great for breakfast, but could even be served as a dessert.
Just like my Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Pancakes, s'mores pancakes are the perfect excuse to have chocolate for breakfast! You could also make a batch of Easy S'mores Bites with just 3 ingredients for a quick dessert or lunchtime treat.
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- flour - all purpose flour works just fine here. Whole wheat flour can also be used for a slightly healthier option.
- graham cracker crumbs - gives your pancakes a nostalgic flavor and full texture.
- baking powder - helps your pancakes become nice and fluffy.
- salt - to balance all the sweetness.
- milk - helps bind the dry ingredients together and gives the pancakes a soft texture.
- eggs - contribute to the overall softness and fluffiness of the pancakes by helping to trap air in the batter.
- canola oil - you could also use olive oil, vegetable oil, or melted butter.
- vanilla extract - a splash of vanilla essence provides another layer of sweet flavor.
- chocolate chips - I like to use bittersweet chocolate chips to prevent the pancakes from getting overly sweet, but feel free to use whatever kind you prefer.
- syrup - use your favorite maple syrup as the base for the super simple homemade cinnamon syrup.
- cinnamon - adds a delicious warm and cozy flavor.
- marshmallow fluff - all you need for the marshmallow drizzle is classic fluff!
🔪 Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, baking powder, sugar).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
- Fold together until batter is smooth and mostly incorporated. Some small lumps are okay.
- Add chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.
- Heat a griddle over medium heat, then add pancake batter to the hot pan in ¼ cup scoops.
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve with cinnamon syrup and marshmallow sauce.
BTW, if you love s'mores, you should check out this recipe for S'mores Puppy Chow. It's quick and easy and a fun treat for kids and adults alike!
❔ FAQs
This classic treat is typically made by combining a roasted marshmallow with chocolate and two pieces of graham cracker to make a sandwich. S'mores are often associated with camping, as they're best to make over a fire! The name comes from the phrase "gimme some more," which is what you'll be sure to say when you taste one of these iconic desserts!
There are a few methods to get fluffier pancakes. Use fresh baking powder, allow the batter to sit for a bit before cooking, and don't overmix it. You could also beat the eggs before adding to the liquid ingredients.
Just be aware that the graham cracker crumbs in these marshmallow pancakes make them a bit denser, so this is not the recipe to make if you want super fluffy pancakes.
No, I wouldn't call this recipe healthy. Thanks to the chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff alone, it has lots of sugar and components that aren't known for their nutritional value. But sometimes it's nice to have a sweet treat in moderation!
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Be sure to mix only until everything is combined. Overmixing the batter will result in pancakes that are dense or thick.
- Allow your griddle to properly and evenly heat up before adding the batter. This will ensure even cooking.
- While the s'mores pancakes are cooking, add a few additional chocolate chips to the uncooked batter to give them a good distribution.
- For a fun presentation, top the marshmallow drizzle with more graham cracker crumbs, mini chocolate chips, chocolate sauce, or a sprinkle of cocoa powder or even hot chocolate mix.
- Use a kitchen torch to give the marshmallow creme a golden brown, toasted finish.
- Make your own graham cracker crumbs by blitzing some graham crackers in a food processor. Do this until you've gotten rid of all large lumps.
📌 Graham cracker pancakes with chocolate chips and marshmallow syrup are reminiscent of classic s'mores and perfect for a fun breakfast or special dessert!
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a result that's a bit fluffier and has a slight tang.
- Instead of regular chocolate chips, you could also chop up a chocolate bar or use mini chocolate chips.
- If you don't have marshmallow fluff, add some white chocolate chips to replicate the sweetness of the marshmallow.
- Another option is to add mini marshmallows to the pancake batter, but be aware that this can result in lumpy pancakes. They'll still taste great!
- This recipe makes pancakes from scratch, but you could also add chocolate chips to store bought pancake mix and top with the marshmallow drizzle and graham cracker crumbs for an even easier version of these marshmallow pancakes.
🥫 Storage and Reheating
Allow leftover s'mores pancakes to cool, then place in an airtight container or wrap in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. In the fridge, they'll be good for 4 to 5 days. You can also keep them in the freezer for 3 months or more.
Reheat pancakes in the microwave, in a toaster oven, or arrange on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and reheat in the oven at 325 degrees F.
From frozen, allow the pancakes some time in the fridge to thaw, or else give them extra cooking time.
⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
For easier and quicker prep, you can make your homemade pancake mix ahead of time. Just combine the dry ingredients and store in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Be aware that it won't last as long as a store bought pancake mix might, as those usually contain some kind of preservative. But you can make your mix a week or so in advance without worries.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
For an extra special breakfast or brunch, pair your s'mores pancakes with something savory for some balance. I recommend my Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole or these Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos. For something a little lighter, go for Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes or Air Fryer Boiled Eggs.
✔️ More Pancake Recipes You'll Love
- Chocolate Cream of Wheat Pancakes - Another great way to enjoy a chocolatey breakfast, this recipe is a bit healthier but still super tasty!
- Lemon Pancakes - Fans of sweet and tangy citrus flavors will love these pancakes with Greek yogurt.
- Pineapple Pancakes - With a slight tropical twist, these yummy pancakes are great to pair with a coconut syrup.
- Best Blueberry Pancakes - This recipe from Julie's Eats and Treats is the best way to make classic, fluffy pancakes with delicious blueberries!
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S'mores Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
- 2 ¾ cup flour
- 1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (about 10-12 whole graham sheets, crushed)
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the cinnamon syrup and marshmallow drizzle:
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
Instructions
For the pancakes:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, salt, and sugar.2 ¾ cup flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ cup sugar, 1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract.3 cups milk, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together (result will be slightly lumpy). Gently stir in the chocolate chips.1 cup chocolate chips
- Spray a griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium until hot. Pour a scant ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
- Cook until edges start to look dry and the pancakes start to bubble, about 2-3 minutes. Then flip and cook on the other side.
- Serve pancakes immediately topped with cinnamon syrup and marshmallow drizzle.
For the cinnamon syrup:
- Mix the maple syrup with the cinnamon.½ cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the marshmallow drizzle:
- Stir about 2-3 tablespoons of hot water into the marshmallow fluff, until it is thin enough to drizzle.1 cup marshmallow fluff
Notes
- You can use regular chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, or even chop up a chocolate bar into small pieces.
- If desired, use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a tangy flavor and fluffier pancakes.
- When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes.
- Ensure your cooking surface is hot before pouring the pancake batter. This helps in achieving a nice golden brown color.
- You might want to sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips onto the pancakes while they're cooking on the first side. This helps ensure a good distribution of chocolate throughout the pancake.
- You may want to use additional toppings like crushed graham crackers, a sprinkle of chocolate chips, a few mini-marshmallows, or even a dusting of cocoa powder.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in September 2013, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in December 2023.
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Ana says
Very good pancakes!
I made a few small changes to the recipe:
- I used digestive biscuits, as we don't have Graham Crackers in France
- I used mini marshmallows that I melted to replace marshmallow fluff, that we also don't have in France
- I used a chocolate bar chopped up into small pieces, because I don't really like chocolate chips
I recommend this recipe!
Kristin King says
Great variation ideas, thank you for sharing!