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Mango Pancakes Recipe

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My Favorite Mango Pancakes

Mango Pancakes

These aren’t your average pancakes – they’re like a little tropical vacation on a plate! The sweet mango puree makes them so fluffy and fragrant, they’re practically dessert for breakfast. My kids beg for these every weekend.

  • 1 cup ripe mango puree (about 1 large mango – the riper, the better!)
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup if you prefer)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk (any kind works)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. First things first – let’s make that mango puree. Peel your mango (I always make a mess doing this!) and chop it into chunks. Toss it in the blender and whiz until completely smooth. You should get about 1 cup. Pro tip: if your mango isn’t super ripe, add an extra teaspoon of honey to sweeten it up.
  2. In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. I learned from my grandma to always sift dry ingredients – it makes such a difference in the texture!
  3. In another bowl, mix the mango puree, egg, milk, honey, melted butter, and vanilla. The first time I made these, I was amazed at how vibrant the batter looked – like sunshine in a bowl!
  4. Now here’s the important part: pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and gently fold them together. Don’t go crazy mixing – a few lumps are totally fine. Overmixing is the enemy of fluffy pancakes!
  5. Heat up your griddle or skillet over medium heat. You’ll know it’s ready when a drop of water sizzles and dances across the surface. Lightly butter it – that sizzle when the butter hits the pan? Music to my ears.
  6. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Watch for those little bubbles to form on top – that’s your cue to flip! Cook another 2 minutes until golden brown. The smell alone will have everyone running to the kitchen.
  7. Stack ’em high and serve warm. I love topping mine with extra mango slices and a dollop of Greek yogurt. Sometimes I even sneak in a few chocolate chips for the kids – shhh, don’t tell!

Here’s what I’ve figured out over the years: use the ripest mangoes you can find – they’re sweeter and blend smoother. If your batter seems too thin, just add a tablespoon more flour. And here’s a game-changer – these freeze beautifully! Just pop them in a ziplock with parchment between each pancake, and you’ve got breakfast ready for busy mornings. Reheat in the toaster for that just-cooked taste.

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