Back to School breakfast never looked so good! These Easy Granola Pancakes are fluffy pancakes studded with crunchy maple cinnamon granola, and they get an A+!
Hiya folks! Pancakes and granola. Two of my favorite things for breakfast. So how come it’s taken me soooo long to put them together?
Have I been living under a rock? Am I totalllllly late to the party? Have you guys been doing this for years?! Well, it’s something new on our breakfast menu, and it’s a hit!
I was trying to come up with some good ideas for back to school breakfasts for all the kiddos out there, as well as some little snacks for their lunch boxes, and BOOM, these Easy Granola Pancakes were born. They do double duty. You whip up a big batch of my favorite Maple Cinnamon Granola with a few minor tweaks, sprinkle a bit on top of each of your pancakes while they’re cooking, and then bag up the rest in little plastic snack bags for the kid’s lunch boxes for the week. Genius, am I right?!
I posted my Maple Cinnamon Granola on the blog way back in 2015, a few months after I started the BHK. There’s a good chance most of you never even saw it, which really bums me out because this stuff is AH-MAZING, even if I do say so myself.
I skipped adding the dried fruit to the granola from the original recipe because I top the pancakes with some fresh fruit instead. If you want to add some dried cranberries or dried blueberries to the remainder of the granola for the snack bags that’ll totally work, but honestly, it’s just as delicious plain! You could always add some mini chocolate chips instead of the dried fruit, but don’t tell your kid’s teachers I said that! Kids and adults alike will love these loaded pancakes. I guarantee it! Enjoy!
And don’t forget to stop back on Thursday, when I’ll be sharing a special after-school treat for the kids. We all know the beginning of the school year can be exciting, but it can also be a little stressful. Special treats waiting for them after a long day at school will always make them smile!
- Maple Cinnamon Granola Makes 6 cups:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup pecan halves roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 3 Tbsp. light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Pancakes makes 12-15 pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- a few tablespoons butter for the skillet
- maple syrup and fresh fruit for serving
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Maple Cinnamon Granola: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine first six ingredients together in a large bowl.
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In a microwave safe bowl combine maple syrup, coconut oil and molasses. Microwave for about one minute . Remove from the microwave and mix with a spatula until all the ingredients are melted and smooth. Gently stir in the brown sugar and the vanilla. Pour over the oat mixture and mix until well moistened.
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Spread onto the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature for at least an hour or more without stirring. If you don't stir you will have nice big clumps of granola goodness. (my favorite!) I like to let mine cool overnight on the tray so it crisps up really well. Store in airtight container.
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Pancakes: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and baking powder.
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In a large bowl, whisk together milk, oil and egg. Add dry ingredients and whisk just until combined, some small lumps are ok. Don't overmix.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter until melted. Spoon batter into skillet. Sprinkle a little granola on the top of each pancake. Cook until bottom begins to brown and you see a few bubbles on the top of each cake.
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Flip pancakes and cook until other side is golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm until all pancake batter is done.
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Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit. Package remaining granola in small snack bags for the kids for their lunch boxes.
May I be back to school please ?
Lol! These pancakes are my new favorite breakfast!
Yummy!!! I’ve tried granola in waffles but never pancakes — genius Mary Ann!!!! This looks like the perfect way to go back to school. Can’t wait for your after-school treats post!!! xoxo
They’re so delicious Rebecca! I’ve been meaning to get a waffle recipe on the blog soon too! So many recipes, so little time right?! I loved making treats for my boys when they were little for after school! I know how stressful school can be for the kids AND the parents. So treats help everyone! Hope you have an awesome week!
These look so great Mary Ann. I love the idea of adding crunch with the granola!
It’s so good Alida! I could mix that granola into anything!
What a wonderful idea! I love the thought of pancakes with a bit of crunch!
Something a little different and delicious Chris! Have a great week!
These are GENIUS, Mare!! I love granola and pancakes, but never thought to put them together!! I LOVE it!!! I absolutely need these in my life! Pinned! Cheers!
I posted that granola so long ago when only my boys, my sisters and Tom were probably following me! I needed to add it to something because it’s so good and pancakes seemed like the perfect idea! Have a great week Chey!
These pancakes have me wishing I was going back to school! The kids can’t help but have a great day after starting it with this gorgeous breakfast! Wonderful idea, MaryAnn!! Pinned!
Thanks Annie! The granola is perfect for their recess treat too!
I feel the same way too… These pancakes are just too good. School or nah, I’m definitely trying this out. Thanks Mary Ann!
You’re quite welcome Jessica! Hope you enjoy them!
So I always put granola ON my pancakes, but I never thought about mixing it IN. So genius! And so delicious. I just discovered your blog and already I am in love with your photos! Gonna be giving these pancakes a try for a pancake Sunday soon :)
So happy you found the blog Ruby! And thanks so much for taking the time to stop and leave a comment. Enjoy the pancakes and the granola! That granola is addictive!
Well I just love this idea! Such a great way to get more flavour, crunch and goodness in pancakes :)
Yay! So happy you like it Jennifer! I have to say, these pancakes were totally irresistible! I had a hard time saving some for the photos! Happy Monday!
Thanks for the back to school breakfast inspiration, absolutely love these!
You’re welcome! I know you all will love the granola Matt! And it’s such a treat in the pancakes!
What a great idea, Mary Ann! Granola and pancakes – that’s the perfect way to start the day – and then have some granola for snacking later on! Homemade granola is so good!
I love homemade granola Geraldine. My maple cinnamon granola is one of my favorite recipe on my blog too. I hope you give these a try!
You know my switch is flipped! Love the addition of molasses in that scrumptious granola. Such a great idea for kiddos and grown up! <3
I knew I would Traci! These pancakes are fabulous!
I definitely wouldn’t have hated back-to-school time as much growing up if my mom made granola pancakes! These look SO GOOD!
Lol! Give them a go. I know you’ll love them!
Well, yes, these ARE genius! The pancake-loving, granola-loving Southern husband is in for a treat. :)
Yay! I guarantee he’ll love these! The granola is perfect for snacking on while you’re at work too Kate!
Homemade granola and pancakes?! Sign me up! These look amazing!
You’d love them Alice! It’s like two treats in one for breakfast!
I need to make these for the kids when they go back to school next week. I’m sure they would love them and I’d be the best mom on the block!
They’d definitely give them the thumbs up Karen! That granola is irresistible!
Granola and pancakes are truly two of my favorites foods. Now you just combined them. OMG!! I cannot wait to try these!
Mine too Tieghan! I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner!
LOVING the crunch from the granola!
Me too! These are a win-win of a breakfast!
What a great twist on a pancake!
They’re so good Jennifer! Hope you give them a go!
back to school perfection! I’d be ready to study if i had these. LOL!
Lol!
So intrigued by this crunch in the pancakes! Sounds delicious!
It’s so good Melissa! I hope you give it a go! That maple cinnamon granola is amazing!
I love this! Makes me wish I can go back to school. Thanks for the back to school breakfast inspiration MaryAnn. ????
So happy you like them Jessica! Enjoy!
Combiningc two of my favorites!! These granola pancakes are just genius and so tempting!! Thanks for this great idea for our Sunday breakfast!! :)
You’re quite welcome Deepika! I love this combo too! Two treats in one!
I decided to give this one a shot – it was just this morning in found myself looking around for a good breakfast recipe – and I wasn’t disappointed in the slightest. The texture present in these pancakes is unreal, and the flavor even more rewarding.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed them Cindy! That granola is awesome isn’t it? Hope y’all have a great week!
What a great idea for back to school breakfast! I never thought of adding granola to pancakes! What a clever and brilliant combination! They look super delicious! I know my kids would love it!
I just thought of it recently Amisha and I wondered what took me so long! It’s such an awesome combo!
I love homemade granola and adding granola to pancakes sounds absolutely divine! Can’t wait to make these for a Saturday morning breakfast! :)
It’s sooo delicious Laura! I can’t believe it took me this long to think of it!