Nutella Pancake Bites: A Deliciously Gooey Treat

Name: Nutella Pancake Bites: A Deliciously Gooey Treat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4

By Pam 2025-10-13 ⏱ 15 min 🔥 30 min 🍽 4

Ingredient Swaps

Swap regular flour for whole‑wheat or oat flour for a nuttier texture. Replace Nutella with almond butter mixed with a touch of cocoa powder for a dairy‑free alternative. Fresh fruit purees (like banana or strawberry) can be folded into the batter for a fruity twist.

Dietary Adjustments

For gluten‑free bites, use a certified gluten‑free flour blend. To make the recipe vegan, substitute the egg with a flax‑egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and use plant‑based butter. Keto lovers can replace sugar with erythritol and use almond flour as the base.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the bites on a decorative platter with a small bowl of warm milk or a dollop of whipped cream for dipping. Pair them with fresh orange segments for a bright contrast, or create a mini dessert board with assorted nuts, chocolate shavings, and a drizzle of raspberry coulis.

Nutella Pancake Bites: A Deliciously Gooey Treat

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20 mins Servings: 12 bites Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, fluffy pancake that bursts open to reveal a silky ribbon of Nutella.…

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Ingredients

Pancake Batter

1 cup all‑purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the pan
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

Powdered sugar for dusting
Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries)
Sea salt flakes

Instructions

Cooking the Bites

First side. Cook for 2‑3 minutes, watching the edges turn set and tiny bubbles appear on the surface. The bottom should be golden brown—this indicates the batter has set enough to hold the filling.
Flip carefully. Use a thin spatula to turn each bite gently. Cook the second side for another 2‑3 minutes until the pancake is fully cooked through and the Nutella is molten.
Check doneness. A quick press in the center should feel springy, not doughy. If the batter is still raw, lower the heat and cover the pan for 30 seconds to finish cooking without burning.
Keep warm. Transfer finished bites to a warm oven (200°F) while you finish the batch. This keeps them soft and prevents them from cooling too quickly, which could cause the Nutella to solidify.