Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
To start, you’ll need a few basic ingredients:
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup milk (any type works)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- A pinch of salt
- Nutella (as much as you like!)
These ingredients are pantry staples, making these Nutella pancakes easy to make on a whim!
Step 2: Make the Pancake Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, milk, and egg. Whisk the ingredients until smooth and lump-free. Add melted butter to make the pancakes rich and fluffy, and stir until just combined.
Step 3: Add Nutella
Now for the best part—Nutella! You have two options here:
- Option 1: Mix Nutella directly into the batter for a chocolatey taste throughout.
- Option 2: Keep the batter plain and use Nutella as a filling. This way, you get a warm, gooey center in each pancake!
For the filling option, add a spoonful of Nutella to the center of each pancake on the griddle (after pouring the batter), then cover it with a little more batter.
Step 4: Cook the Pancakes
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour a scoop of batter onto the hot skillet. When bubbles form on the surface, flip the pancake gently and cook the other side until golden brown.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
Stack your pancakes on a plate and top with extra Nutella, whipped cream, fruit, or nuts—whatever you like! Drizzle with a bit of syrup for an extra-sweet touch, or keep it simple with just Nutella for pure chocolatey goodness.
Final Tips for Perfect Nutella Pancakes
- Consistency of the Batter: If you like thicker pancakes, use less milk. For thinner pancakes, add a bit more.
- Perfectly Melting Nutella: If your Nutella is too thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it easier to pour and mix.
Enjoy your delicious Nutella pancakes as a weekend treat or a sweet breakfast! They’re sure to bring smiles to the table.
