Light golden outside, soft chewy inside make for the best mochi pancakes. If you love mochi and pancakes then this Hawaiian style recipe is for you.
I’ve definitely got a sweet tooth if you haven’t figured it out by now. Love all things sweet and I’m definitely a sweets for breakfast kind of a person.
Also, if you missed it TikTok has a new viral food trend. . .PANCAKE CEREAL. Mini pancakes eaten with a bowl of milk.
I decided to take this trend and Hawai’i-fy it by making MOCHI PANCAKES.
Mochi is a sweet glutinous rice cake popular in Hawai’i and Japan. Blend that with a pancake and viola mochi pancakes.
So many people have been loving my mochi waffle recipe, I figured I share my mochi pancake recipe. Also check out my ube mochi waffle and red velvet mochi waffle recipe for another twist on flavors.
If you like traditional pancakes check out my sheet pan pancake recipe to make cooking quicker and easier.
Ingredients for mochi pancakes
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup mochiko flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Are mochi pancakes gluten free?
Mochiko flour, although termed glutinous rice flour, itself is gluten free. The term glutinous is to describe the chewy consistency when cooked. If you want to make these pancakes gluten free replace the all-purpose flour with all mochiko flour.
Do I need to grease the pan to cook my pancakes?
If you use a non-stick pan you may be able to cook the pancakes without it sticking. This will create a uniform color and smooth top of the pancake. You can also use non-stick cooking spray which will create a top like the middle pancake in the photo below or butter (the right most pancake below).
How to store mochi pancakes?
These are best eaten fresh, however if you end up with leftovers you can place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Can you make the batter ahead of time?
Yes. This a perfect dish to prep at the beginning of the week and serve the day of. Once you have prepared the batter you can place in a zip top bag or air tight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Then just pull out the ready made batter once ready to cook.
Can you freeze mochi pancakes?
Yes. Cook pancakes and allow to completely cool. You can then place pancakes in a zip top bag and freeze for 3-4 months.
How to make mochi pancakes?
Add dry ingredients (flour, mochiko flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
To another bowl add milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until well combined. The batter will be slightly thicker than your normal pancake batter. If you like thinner pancakes you can add a little more milk to thin out the mixture.
Pour pancake batter to a greased pan over medium heat to the size you whisk. Cook until you see bubbles begin to form on the top of the batter (about 2-3 minutes). Then flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side or until golden brown.
Enjoy these with syrup, whipped cream, fruits, etc. Or follow the TikTok trend and eat with a bowl of milk.
Mochi Pancakes Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup mochiko flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add dry ingredients (flour, mochiko flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- To another bowl add milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until well combined. The batter will be slightly thicker than your normal pancake batter. If you like thinner pancakes you can add a little more milk to thin out the mixture.
- Pour pancake batter to a greased pan over medium heat to the size you wishe. Cook until you see bubbles begin to form on the top of the batter (about 2-3 minutes). Then flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side or until golden brown.
- Enjoy these with syrup, whipped cream, fruits, etc. Or follow the TikTok trend and eat with a bowl of milk.
Nutrition
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Thank you for the recipe. I added chocolate chips in them as well. Kids devoured them!
So yummy!
The kids can’t get enough of this!
Loved these!! The texture is amazing and so is the taste. They’re also super easy to make!
Yay. So happy to hear. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
So ONO😋😋😋
My 4 grandkids LOVE THESE
PANCAKES🤙🏻I use organic flour,sugar&
grass-fed butter&HU 60% chocolate no sugar added chips semi-sweet
They eat all up with organic maple syrup 😁👍🏻 THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE🌻
Yay. So happy to hear. Mahalo for sharing.
Can I modify the boxed “add water only” pancake mix and add mochi flour to the mix? If so how much mochi flour and other ingredients do you suggest I add? Aloha and Mahalo!
Aloha Melissa. I haven’t tried it. If you try it let me know. I also have a mochi waffle recipe if you’d like to try that one. Have a great day.