🥞 Out of syrup? Make a batch in 15 minutes

Published about 8 hours ago • 1 min read • Recipes

Hi Reader

I prefer real maple syrup, but sometimes the bottle’s empty and pancakes are already on the menu.

That’s when this homemade pancake syrup comes in handy.

Homemade pancake syrup with four ingredients

White sugar, brown sugar, water and a little flavouring are all you need. My recipe makes about 2⅔ cups, so there’s plenty for a family breakfast.

Get my 15-minute pancake syrup recipe

Pancakes you can freeze for another morning

These almond milk pancakes make a batch of 18. Serve some now and freeze the extras, or add berries, diced apples or chocolate chips.

Make a batch of freezer-friendly pancakes

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Until next time,

Sarita

An Off Grid Life

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