These Kodiak Cakes German pancakes are our lighter take on the classic German pancakes. They're great for a brunch or prepared ahead of time for an easy breakfast meal prep. Top them with any of your favorite toppings like berries and maple syrup.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- These German pancakes are one of our favorite breakfast recipes because they're simple to make and a bit lighter than the traditional German pancakes.
- They're a great option for your next brunch, or prep them ahead of time for a quick breakfast during the week
- Kodiak Cakes is known for using whole grains, meaning there is additional fiber and protein in the mix which helps you to feel fuller longer.
- The pancake batter is made up of six simple ingredients and is quickly mixed in a blender for ease. Alternatively, you could use a large bowl and immersion blender or a simple whisk.
- These German pancakes, also known as dutch babies and hootenanny pancakes, are a great breakfast-for-dinner option as well.
If you're looking for a regular pancake recipe try our favorite honey pancakes.
Ingredient Notes
- Kodiak Cakes Power Cake Mix - this is the staple Kodiak product, just their plain pancake mix! We swap the flour in traditional German pancakes for this pancake mix in order to add a little extra protein and more whole grains. You can find it at most grocery stores and can even find a larger box of it at Costco if you know youโll use it often. Try our easy blueberry protein muffins and pumpkin protein muffins with chocolate chips which also use Kodiak Cakes mix.
- Almond milk - We have used almond milk for this recipe, but you can switch this out for regular cowโs milk or another plant-based alternative milk depending on your preference.
- Toppings of choice - our favorite way to serve these German pancakes is with fresh berries and maple syrup.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements for this Kodiak Cakes dutch baby pancake recipe.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Mix up the toppings! A few ideas include chocolate chips, whipped cream, a thin layer of peanut butter, brown sugar for a caramelly taste, or powdered sugar.
- If you don't have Kodiak Cakes mix on hand, you can make this recipe with the same amount of all purpose flour as well.
How to Make Kodiak Cakes German Pancakes
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a blender, add the Kodiak Power Cakes mix (or regular flour), almond milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Blend for 20 seconds until smooth.
Step 2: Place the butter in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set the baking dish with the butter inside the oven for 2 minutes, or until the butter melts completely. Remove the baking dish from the oven.
Move the pan back and forth carefully to make sure the melted butter spreads evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Step 3: Pour the mixture from the blender into the baking dish and make sure it is evenly spread across the dish.
Step 4: Place the baking dish back in the oven for 16-20 minutes, or until the mixture is set in the center and it has golden brown and crispy edges.
Kodiak Cakes German Pancakes FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. We recommend letting them cool completely before cutting into 6 pieces. Heat each piece up individually.
Yes! After baking, simply let them cool and then cut them into individual servings. Store in a freezer bag layered with parchment paper or in an airtight container. You can thaw German pancakes in the refrigerator overnight or on the countertop for 30โ60 minutes before reheating. We recommend reheating in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through, or warming them up on a skillet over the stove. While you can reheat with a microwave, it may make the texture slightly rubbery. For best results, we recommend freezing them for no longer than 3 months.
This recipe can be made gluten-free simply by substituting the flour with 1 cup of gluten-free Kodiak Cakes mix or 1 to 1 gluten-free flour. To make this recipe dairy-free, simply substitute the butter with coconut oil.ย
Other Favorite Breakfast Options
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Kodiak Cakes German Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kodiak Power Cakes Mix (can replace with normal flour)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 6 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon butter
- Toppings of choice: Fresh berries or other fresh fruit, maple syrup, brown sugar or powdered sugar, whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a blender, add the Kodiak Power Cakes mix (or regular flour), almond milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Blend for 20 seconds until smooth.
- Place the butter in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set the baking dish with the butter inside the oven for 2 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted. Remove the baking dish from the oven.
- Move your pan back and forth carefully to make sure the melted butter spreads evenly on the bottom of the dish.
- Add the mixture from the blender to the baking dish and make sure it is evenly spread.
- Place the baking dish back in the oven for 16-20 minutes, or until the mixture is set in the center and the edges are golden brown.
Notes
- One thing to note is that because the Kodiak Cakes mix is more dense than regular flour, the edges of the German pancakes do not rise as much as those made with all purpose flour.
- Prep ahead/save time:ย
- You can make these German pancakes ahead of time and freeze them to use at a later time. See the FAQ section in the post for instructions on how to freeze them.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free simply by substituting the flour with 1 cup of gluten-free Kodiak Cakes mix or 1 to 1 gluten-free flour. To make this recipe dairy-free, simply substitute the butter with coconut oil.ย
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Kodiak Cakes German Pancakes." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.ย
Whitney
So easy to make and SO yummy! I was hoping to have more leftovers than we did but my boys gobbled them up!
Olivia & Annie
We're so glad to hear it! Thank you for trying our recipe and letting us know!