Nutella Pancakes (Chocolate Hazelnut Pancakes)
These Chocolate Hazelnut Pancakes first appeared on Savory Experiments, where I am a contributor.
Nutella Pancakes are the perfect treat for any weekend breakfast or brunch. Made with just a handful of ingredients, these homemade pancakes are tender, fluffy, light and taste like everyone’s favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread! Makes 32 pancakes.
Who doesn’t love Nutella? I know I do!
These pancakes were inspired by the strawberry-Nutella crepes I ate and adored in Italy a long time ago. While I love sweet breakfast crepes, let’s be real: pancakes are way easier to make for the average home cook. I’m all about pancakes.
Please know before you dive in that these are not Nutella-Stuffed Pancakes. (So if you’re looking for a recipe for those, this is not it.)
This means you won’t have to freeze Nutella discs a few hours (or a night) before mixing this pancake batter. We add the Nutella directly to the pancakes, yielding a flavorful result that doesn’t require planning ahead.
And that, my friends, is a massive WIN in my book!
Why I love this recipe:
These Nutella Pancakes are light and fluffy with amazing chocolate hazelnut flavor. The crumb of the pancakes is tender, and these beauties tastes delicious warm or cold.
They’re a step up from regular pancakes, in my opinion, because they feature the beloved chocolate hazelnut spread.
I like to serve them with an extra Nutella drizzle, chopped hazelnuts for some crunch and some sliced strawberries. You can switch it up and do whatever sounds best to you.
Let me urge you to make these ASAP, especially if you love Nutella. Because this Nutella Pancake recipe is utterly divine.
Other pancake recipes to try: Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup | Cinnamon Roll Pancakes | Funfetti Pancakes | Strawberry Pancakes with Dark Chocolate Drizzle | Red Velvet Pancakes | Apple Cider Pancakes | Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
Need breakfast inspiration? Head on over to my Breakfast and Brunch Recipe Index for more ideas!
What you need to make this recipe:
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- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- 2-tablespoon cookie scoop—or any measuring scoop of your choosing
- Cast iron griddle—you can also use an electric one if you have one
- Pastry brush—to brush oil or melted butter onto your griddle
- Metal spatula—if you’re using a nonstick skillet, use a plastic spatula so it doesn’t scratch the surface!
In addition to these tools, you’re going to need some ingredients, too.
Nutella pancakes are made from a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and refrigerator.
Be sure to scroll on down all the way to the recipe card to get the exact amounts of each ingredient!
- All-purpose flour — this is sometimes referred to as AP flour. It serves as the base for our recipe, and there is no substitute.
- Granulated sugar — also known as white sugar, this provides some sweetness to our pancakes. We also get some sweetness from Nutella, so we’re not using too much.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder — not to be confused with Dutch process cocoa powder, this provides a little chocolate flavor without becoming overwhelming.
- Leaveners — baking soda and baking powder are both used in this recipe to create light, fluffy pancakes. Make sure yours are fresh so that your pancakes rise to become super fluffy.
- Salt — I like to use a fine grain sea or kosher salt for this recipe. A medium-grain salt has a harder time dissolving in the batter and can result in some saltier bites.
- Whole milk — you can use another milk if that’s what you’ve got on hand! We’ve made this recipe with cashew milk before, and they were equally delightful.
- Nutella — you can also use another chocolate-hazelnut spread. We love Nutella because of its texture, flavor and creaminess.
- Coffee — coffee enhances chocolate flavor. It also makes for a smoother batter since the coffee is hot when we add it.
- Eggs — these provide structure, as well as a bit of lift for our pancakes.
- Vanilla extract — a little goes a long way here! Be sure to use the real deal, not the imitation kind.
- Unflavored oil — we have used vegetable, canola or avocado oil in this recipe, and all three work. You could also substitute this with melted, unsalted butter if you don’t have oil.
- Garnishes — chopped hazelnuts, fresh fruit (like strawberries) and extra Nutella. These aren’t necessary, but they sure look beautiful!
How to make Nutella Pancakes
Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until combined, and set aside.
In a smaller bowl, heat the milk in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Measure in the Nutella and coffee, stirring with a fork until the mixture is smooth. This might take a little while, depending on the temperature of the milk. I’ve found that heating the milk helps the Nutella easier to combine with the other wet ingredients.
Next, break the eggs, and add those to the wet ingredients along with the vanilla extract and oil. Use a fork to stir until combined.
Pro tip!
Make sure the egg yolks and white are mixed well! You don’t want ribbons of egg white in your pancakes.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold them together until just combined. The batter doesn’t need to be smooth, and be careful not to overmix.
Once the batter has been mixed, heat a nonstick skillet or a griddle over medium heat. Brush the pan with melted butter or unflavored cooking spray, and let it warm up.
Use a cookie scoop or a measuring cup to dollop the pancakes onto the preheated skillet when ready. I like to use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, but you can make them larger or smaller if you want. Mini Pancakes with Nutella would be precious!
When several bubbles form on the surface, flip the pancakes, and cook through for another 1-2 minutes.
Repeat with the remaining batter until all the pancakes have been made.
Stack the cooked pancakes onto plates. Serve with toasted chopped hazelnuts, a drizzle of Nutella and some fresh fruit. Enjoy immediately.
How to store leftover pancakes:
Line a baking sheet with wax paper, and pop them in the freezer for 4-6 hours.
When the pancakes are fully frozen, transfer them to a freezer baggie.
Reheat in the toaster oven, toaster or the oven until warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
When bubbles start to form, carefully lift up the edge with a spatula. If the bottom of the pancake is golden brown, it’s time to flip. Once you flip your pancakes, you won’t flip them again.
I like to brush my griddle with a bit of butter in between every round of pancakes on it. This will ensure that they don’t stick. Also, using a nonstick pan can help with this, too!
How to make the best and fluffiest pancakes at home:
- Make sure the Nutella actually mixes in. We warm the milk and coffee together to ensure the Nutella can melt into it. Cold milk will make the Nutella become stiffer and can lead to Nutella streaks in the batter. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, we want consistency so every bite has Nutella.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately. Get the eggs mixed into the other wet ingredients so you don’t have egg white ribbons in your pancakes.
- Serve them with a fun coffee drink! A Hazelnut Latte or a Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew would be an excellent accompaniment to a stack of these pancakes.
- Don’t overmix the pancake batter! Lumps are OK in the batter—we just want the ingredients incorporated. Overmixing can also cause tougher pancakes and also cause them not to rise as much when cooking.
- Don’t press down on the pancakes after flipping! This will push the air out and make them flatter. If you want extra fluffy pancakes, you need to avoid this.
Love this pancake recipe? Be sure to try…
- Old Fashioned Pancake Recipe
- Gluten Free Pancakes
- Sweet Potato Pancakes
- Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
- Peanut Butter Pancakes with Raspberry Preserves Syrup
- The BEST Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Leftover Nutella? Check out these recipes…
If you love Nutella with breakfast, give my Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with a Nutella Swirl a try!
This Nutella Mug Cake looks amazingly delicious and so simple, too!
Want this recipe? Scroll on down…
Nutella Pancakes (Chocolate Hazelnut Pancakes)
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 230g
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 60g
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder not Dutch process (19g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder 10g
- ½ teaspoon baking soda 4g
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt 4g
- 1 cup whole milk warmed (8 fl. oz.)
- ½ cup Nutella 175g
- 3 tablespoons coffee regular or decaf OK (44ml)
- 2 eggs ~100g
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2g
- 3 tablespoons unflavored oil like avocado, vegetable or canola oil (30g)
Garnishes
- Nutella
- Chopped hazelnuts
- Fresh fruit like strawberries
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Instructions
- Measure the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Whisk together until incorporated, and set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, measure in the milk. Heat for 30-45 seconds, or until warm to the touch.
- Measure in the Nutella and coffee to the milk. Stir until combined and smooth. This might take a few moments, depending on the temperature. (I’ve found that warmer milk helps make the Nutella easier to stir and incorporate into the batter.)
- Next, break the eggs, and stir those into the milk mixture with the vanilla extract and oil.
- Use a fork to stir together until combined. Make sure the egg yolk and white are incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined with a rubber spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as this will affect the texture of the pancakes. Don’t fret about lumps—they’re OK.
- Once the batter has been mixed, heat a nonstick skillet or a griddle over medium heat. Brush the pan with melted butter or unflavored cooking spray.
- Dollop the pancakes onto the preheated skillet when ready using a cookie scoop or a measuring cup.
- When several bubbles have formed on the surface, flip the pancakes, and cook through.
- Repeat until all of the pancakes have been made.
- Stack the pancakes onto plates and serve with additional Nutella, chopped hazelnuts and fresh fruit. Enjoy immediately!
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Notes
Make sure the Nutella actually mixes in. We heat up the milk to ensure that the Nutella can melt into it and stir it with the coffee until those three are all combined. I’ve found using cold milk will make the Nutella become stiffer, not easier to combine, and will lead to Nutella patches in the batter, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but we want the Nutella to be consistent throughout the batter so every bite tastes of it. Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately. Get the eggs incorporated into the other wet ingredients so you don’t have stray bits of egg white in your final pancakes. Don’t overmix the batter! Lumps are OK in the batter — we just want the ingredients incorporated so you can pour them onto the griddle. To freeze these pancakes, simply line a baking sheet with wax paper, and pop them in the freezer for 4-6 hours. When the pancakes are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer baggie. Reheat in the toaster oven, toaster or the oven until warm.
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I’m a pancake lover and a Nutella fanatic so when I saw this recipe I couldn’t wait to try it and it was just as delicious as I’d hoped. It’s my new special treat on Sunday morning.