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Scrambled pancakes on an oval dish topped with powdered sugar and berries.
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Scrambled Pancakes Recipe (Kaiserschmarrn)

A classic pancake recipe made from scratch and then scrambled in a pan instead of a flat cake. It is topped with fresh fruits and served with maple syrup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons sugar of choice
  • cooking oil spray
  • powdered sugar optional toppings: berries, sliced bananas, maple syrup, or sugar-free pancake syrup

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the 2 eggs with 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Set aside.
    egg, milk, and vanilla added to a bowl.
  • Using a separate bowl, mix the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 2 tablespoons sugar of choice.
    flour and baking powder adding to a bowl and whisked.
  • Combine the flour with the egg mixture, and stir to incorporate.
    flour added over egg and milk mixture.
  • Set the batter aside for 5-7 minutes to hydrate. This will let the batter get thicker and get fluffier pancakes.
    whisk in batter in a bowl.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or medium heat. Grease the skillet with cooking oil spray once it gets hot. Pour about 2/3 cup to 1 cup of the batter depending on the size of the skillet. Let it sit and cook until the edges get slightly brown for about 30-45 seconds.
    batter added to pan to be cooked.
  • Using a silicone spatula, fold in the pancake as if you are making a quesadilla and gradually start breaking up the pancake into small pieces as if you are making scrambled eggs.
    spatula folding in the pancake in a pan.
  • Cook and flip the scrambled pieces for another minute or so until they are cooked through. You can cook them to get as crispy as you like.
    scrambles pancakes in a pan.
  • Place them into a bowl and repeat the process until you cook the remaining pancake batter.
  • Divide them into two servings, and serve with fresh-cut fruit, powdered sugar, or syrup of your choice.
    scrambled pancakes in a dish topped with powdered sugar.

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Notes

  • Servings are large: about 2 cups scrambled pancakes. You can make it into 4 servings and cut the macros in half. 
  • Use any flour of your choice.
  • Freel free to use your favorite pancake mix that works for you and use to fit your dietary needs.
  • Top with any fruits of your choice. 
  • You may skip the powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Calcium: 421mg | Iron: 4mg