Breakfast just got way more delicious with this classic breakfast treat, Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries! This easy and healthy breakfast option not only tastes amazing, but it looks beautiful too.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and store-bought pancakes can be helpful for busy mornings when there's no time for making something from scratch. But for a more healthy, warming, and delicious breakfast experience, nothing compares to homemade Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries! These yummy pancakes won't just please adults - they're also sure to be a hit with the kids. And while store-bought pancakes will give you a quick snack, homemade pancakes will provide you with the nutritional energizing start that your body needs!
Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries make for the perfect breakfast.
Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries make for the perfect breakfast. Not only are they warm, cozy, and delicious - but you can actually feed this breakfast to the whole family without sacrificing taste or nutrition. The cream cheese adds a creamy tartness that creates an addictive flavor and it's a healthy breakfast that warms everyone up in record time. Kids especially love pancakes, and when combined with berries it is sure to become one of their favorites. If looking for something a bit more special to have for breakfast, start your morning off right with Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries for breakfast.
This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 2-4
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Ingredients needed to make Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 6 large eggs
- ½ t. ground cinnamon
- 1 t. real vanilla extract
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 c. fresh blueberries
- 1 c. fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 T. powdered monk fruit (optional)
- Real maple syrup, to serve
Instructions for making Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries
- Add cream cheese, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a high-powered blender. Cover and blend on high until completely smooth.
- Heat a cast iron griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add ½ tablespoon olive oil to griddle and spread around with a rubber spatula.
- Pour 3 small pancakes onto the griddle (approximately 2-3 tablespoons each), leaving enough space in between so they don’t run together. Cook until the edges just begin to turn brown and the pancakes are set approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip each pancake and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes or just until golden brown on the bottom. Transfer cooked pancakes to a platter and keep warm. Repeat this process with the remaining olive oil until all batter is cooked.
To serve, divide the pancakes among individual serving plates and top with fresh berries, a sprinkle of powdered monk fruit, if desired, and some real maple syrup. Enjoy!
Variations
Breakfast variations can be hard to come by, especially when trying to make something healthy, delicious, and warm. But with the Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries recipe, you are in luck! This breakfast-friendly dish has plenty of variations for you to keep you full and satisfied long into the day. If you’re looking for something sweet but still healthy, simply top your pancakes with greek yogurt instead of cream cheese. You can also go all out and add a few spoonfuls of your favorite nut butter or even dark chocolate chips. And if you want to whip up something different for the kids (or just want some extra sugar), why not try adding some jams or preserves? A splash of lemon juice also makes for a lovely warming pancake that goes perfectly well with fresh berries.
Equipment
Storage
Everyone loves pancakes for breakfast, and what better than to indulge in a healthy and delicious Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries? If you’ve made extra for storage, the good news is that these pancakes can stay fresh in the fridge for up to three days. All you need to do is cover them airtight and pop them in the fridge. However, if you want an easy morning that includes healthy options that can be served on the spot, storing some of your batter in the fridge could be an ideal way to serve a warming breakfast for yourself or your kids with just a few minutes of prep time.
Top tip
Tip: The batter for this recipe is relatively thin, so you may find smaller pancakes easier to flip.
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Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 - 4
Description
Cream Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries make for the perfect breakfast. Not only are they warm, cozy, and delicious - but you can actually feed this breakfast to the whole family without sacrificing taste or nutrition
Ingredients
Ingredients:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
6 large eggs
½ t. ground cinnamon
1 t. real vanilla extract
3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 c. fresh blueberries
1 c. fresh strawberries, sliced
2 T. powdered monk fruit (optional)
Real maple syrup, to serve
Instructions
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Add cream cheese, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a high-powered blender. Cover and blend on high until completely smooth.
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Heat a cast iron griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add ½ tablespoon olive oil to griddle and spread around with a rubber spatula.
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Pour 3 small pancakes onto the griddle (approximately 2-3 tablespoons each), leaving enough space in between so they don’t run together. Cook until the edges just begin to turn brown and the pancakes are set, approximately 3-4 minutes.
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Carefully flip each pancake and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes or just until golden brown on the bottom. Transfer cooked pancakes to a platter and keep warm. Repeat this process with remaining olive oil until all batter is cooked.
To serve, divide the pancakes among individual serving plates and top with fresh berries, a sprinkle of powdered monk fruit, if desired, and some real maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe was prepared with this cast iron 2-sided grill: . https://amzn.to/3j3LJF8. Any large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet could also be used for this recipe, however.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 mins
