Pancake Tacos (Fruit Filled Breakfast Tacos!) (2024)

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Who loves pancakes for breakfast?! My super easy Pancake Tacos recipe is a creative take on a breakfast classic! It’s vegan, packed with protein, easy to customize with your favorite toppings, and is ready in less than 30 minutes!

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These unique vegan pancake tacos are versatile, soft, fluffy and make the perfect breakfast treat! They are slightly thin, with a slightly more flexible texture, so that they can be easily transformed into a taco and topped with your favorite fillings.

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Made with a simple mixture of oatmeal, banana, vanilla protein powder, unsweetened soy milk and flaxseeds, this recipe is a good source of whole grains, fiber and will keep you full until lunch thanks to the added protein!

Enjoy these Vegan Protein Pancake Tacos at your next family breakfast or brunch gathering, and feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings. You can even make a big batch of the pancakes to enjoy all week, and put out different toppings every day to enjoy!

The best part? You don’t need a knife or a fork to eat these delicious taco pancakes! It’s a great option for picky eaters and is sure to be your family’s new favorite recipe!

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👩🏽‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works

🥘 Ingredients

📖 Variations

🔪 Instructions

❓Recipe FAQs

💭 Expert Tips

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👩🏽‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works

  • Less than 30 minutes of cook and prep time!
  • Simple recipe everyone will enjoy!
  • Can be tailored to even the pickiest of eaters with many different topping options
  • Great for those lazy Sunday mornings!
  • Good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats
  • A great vegan pancake alternative
  • Super fun breakfast for kids!
  • Can be easily reheated for a quick on-the-go meal
  • Best pancake taco recipe ever!

🥘 Ingredients

These simple pancake breakfast tacos require just a few ingredients that you are likely to have on hand. Be sure to have a good food processor at home to get the fine oatmeal powder this recipe calls for.

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Oatmeal: Old Fashioned oatmeal or instant oats can both be used in this recipe. Old fashioned oats have a higher fiber content and are a healthier, lower glycemic index option for diabetics.

Banana: Be sure to use a ripe banana in this recipe to bring out the sweetness of these tacos.

Vanilla Protein Powder: Choose a protein powder that has a high amount of protein (20 grams per serving), which helps to make this a filling meal. I like vanilla protein powder (instead of plain) since the vanilla brings out the sweet flavor we all know and love in our pancakes!

Flaxseed: Used instead of eggs for this vegan pancakes recipe.

Cinnamon & Salt: Cinnamon adds a nuttiness and salt brings out the sweetness of these pancakes – I love using cinnamon in so many breakfast dishes! It’s a warm spice that is absolutely delicious.

Maple Syrup: For sweetness, but did you know that maple syrup has more to it than just sugar? It has several good for you minerals including potassium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and selenium.

Baking Powder: Baking powder and baking soda are leaveners typically used in pancakes and other baked goods. They are responsible for the bubbles in the batter, and for making them lighter in texture.

Soy Milk: One of the other key ingredients in this recipe, soy milk is a great plant-based milk that can be used as the liquid in this recipe to help blend everything together.

Pancake Fillings

There are so many ways to fill your breakfast pancake tacos! Here are some of the fillings I love:

  • Fresh Fruit: Sliced banana, small pieces of apples kiwis or pears, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or even cherries!
  • Nuts: Walnuts, sliced almonds, or pecans all taste great!
  • Spreads: Try peanut butter or almond butter
  • Savory Toppings: Try scrambled eggs topped with shredded cheese and a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa!
  • Yogurt: Coconut or oat milk yogurt would make a great creamy filling. If you don’t need these tacos to be vegan, you can also use plain Greek yogurt.

📖 Variations

You can modify these taco pancakes in so many different ways! Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Fiber And Healthy Fats: Increase the fiber and healthy fat content by adding a few teaspoons of ground hemp hearts or chia seeds into the batter of your healthy pancake tacos.
  • Add Your Favorite Fillings: This is where the fun comes in. Try using a variety of fillings including strawberries, blueberries, bananas, peanut butter, vegan cream cheese, coconut yogurt, coconut shavings or nuts.
  • Substitute Oat Flour: You can sub oat flour for the oatmeal in this recipe.
  • Make a Lower Carb Version: You can use almond flour instead of oatmeal to reduce the amount of carbohydrates.

🔪 Instructions

This recipe requires very few ingredients, a food processor, skillet and medium bowl to whip up these pancakes in a pinch!

Process the Oat Mixture: Place the oats into a high-speed food processor and blend until it forms a fine powder. This oat flour takes the place of all purpose flour – it’s a healthier, higher-fiber, gluten free alternative that still keeps these pancakes nice and fluffy!

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Mix Dry And Wet Ingredients: Add all remaining pancake ingredients, blend on high until smooth. Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes before using.

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Cook On A Large Skillet: Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray or oil. Spoon ¼ cup of pancake mix into the skillet and spread to form a circle.

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Watch For Bubbles & Finish Cooking: Lower heat to medium heat until bubbles start to form, flip and cook for a further three minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining pancake batter. You want to make relatively thin pancakes, that are easy to fold into a taco shape – but not too thin that it falls apart when you add the toppings!

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Let Cool & Assemble: Place finished pancakes on a baking sheet to cool as you make the remaining batter. Take a pancake and fold it into a taco shape. Place it either in a taco holder, or on a large serving platter. To keep it in a taco shape while you fill it up, you can use a cup on each side of the taco pancake. When you make your next taco, you can just move the cup to the outside of both tacos (and so on, for every subsequent taco).

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Add Toppings: Add coconut yogurt to the center of each pancake, and top with your favorite fresh fruit, crushed nuts, warm maple syrup, vegan whipped cream or nut butter.

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❓Recipe FAQs

How to Store and reheat these taco style pancakes?

To Store: This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days in an airtight container, or frozen for up to six months.
To Reheat: to pop them in the microwave for a couple of minutes or reheat in the oven at 350 degrees until heated through. You can also place them on a hot griddle, warmed over medium heat with melted butter.

HOW DO YOU SERVE A VEGAN PANCAKE?

These pancake fruit tacos can be served in a variety of ways with a myriad of toppings and fillings. Some of my favorite variations include starfruit, strawberries with vegan cream cheese or bananas and walnuts. They are great served with sides of fresh fruit, fruit compote or vegan breakfast sausage.

HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN THIS TACO PANCAKE RECIPE?

This vegan version contains roughly 220 calories per serving (for two tacos!)

ARE SAVORY PANCAKE TACOS HEALTHY?

The answer is – it depends! Most breakfast foods are often a combination of unhealthy refined flours and highly processed meats, which can leave you feeling sluggish and overly full.

But not this breakfast choice! These fruity pancake tacos are made with healthy whole grains, are high in protein, contain heart-healthy omega 3 fats, are plant based, and are low in calories!

💭 Expert Tips

  • These pancakes are not meant to be fluffy, they are designed to be somewhat thin so that they can be flexible and used as a taco shell.
  • Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes to help evenly absorb the liquids.
  • If you find the batter is too thick add an additional tablespoon of soy milk.
  • You can sub out the oats and use oat flour instead.
  • Any plant based milk works well in this recipe.
  • The key to making a great pancake taco lies in creating a fine meal with the oatmeal by using a food processor. This helps keep the texture of these pancakes thin and flexible, making it easier to create that taco-like container to hold all of your yummy fillings!
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  • Sourdough Croissants
  • Vegan Protein Pancakes
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Pancake Tacos Recipe

Who loves pancakes for breakfast?! My super easy Pancake Tacos recipe is a creative take on a breakfast classic! It's vegan, packed with protein, easy to customize with your favorite toppings, and is ready in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time8 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time28 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1 Ripe Banana
  • 2 tbsp Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Ground Flax Seeds
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • 8 tbsp Unsweetened Soy Milk
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Filling Options: Coconut Yogurt, Sliced Banana, Diced Kiwi, Sliced Strawberries, Chopped Walnuts, Nut Butter

Instructions

  • Place the oats into a high-speed food processor and blend until it forms a fine powder.

  • Add all remaining pancake ingredients, blend on high until smooth.

  • Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes before using.

  • Heat a large skillet and lightly spray with oil.

  • Spoon ¼ cup of batter into the skillet and spread to form a circle.

  • Cook on medium heat until bubbles start to form, flip and cook for a further 3 minutes until cooked through.

  • Repeat with the remaining batter.

  • Allow pancakes to cool before filling with coconut yoghurt and topping with your favorite fruit, crushed nuts and nut butter.

Notes

  • These pancakes are not meant to be fluffy, they are designed to be somewhat thin so that they can be flexible and used as a taco shell.
  • Allowing the batter to sit for 5 minutes enables it to evenly absorb the liquids. If you find the batter is too thick add an additional tablespoon of soy milk.
  • You can sub out the oats and use oat flour instead.
  • Any plant based milk works well in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancake tacos | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g

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Pancake Tacos (Fruit Filled Breakfast Tacos!) (2024)

FAQs

Pancake Tacos (Fruit Filled Breakfast Tacos!)? ›

No Texas city can claim the breakfast taco,” says José Ralat, the taco editor of Texas Monthly magazine. He places the ultimate credit south of the Rio Grande. “It comes from Mexico – where exactly, it's not really known.

Are breakfast tacos a Texas thing? ›

No Texas city can claim the breakfast taco,” says José Ralat, the taco editor of Texas Monthly magazine. He places the ultimate credit south of the Rio Grande. “It comes from Mexico – where exactly, it's not really known.

Do they eat breakfast tacos in Mexico? ›

From Mexico to Texas (but exactly where in Texas is another matter) Breakfast tacos originally started in northern Mexico as "tacos de guisados," says Serious Eats, and from there, they migrated Stateside to Texas.

What are breakfast tacos called? ›

While the people of Texas and California refer to them as "breakfast burritos," South Texas residents refer to them as "morning tacos." Some people consider calling your morning taco a burrito an insult because you don't wrap it.

How do you wrap breakfast tacos in foil? ›

Place a tortilla on a piece of foil. Layer about 1 tablespoon of the refried beans, one scrambled egg, one slice of chopped bacon, and 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese in the tortilla (or whatever ingredients you're using). Roll up the taco and wrap in the foil like a burrito.

What do Texans call breakfast burritos? ›

We call them breakfast tacos here in East Texas! Houston: Breakfast tacos are all over the place. We also have lots of burritos, but those are for lunch and dinner without scrambled eggs usually. On any given weekend, the breakfast taco is king at the many Mexican restaurants in and around downtown Bryan.

What city invented breakfast tacos? ›

Breakfast tacos — a staple meal to residents of Austin, San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, and Corpus Christi — are widely believed to have originated in Monterrey, Mexico in the early 1900s before spreading to Texas around ~1950.

What is the best Mexican dish? ›

In this article, we'll be sharing 20 of the best Mexican foods that you absolutely must try.
  • Tacos al pastor. These tacos are made with marinated pork that is cooked on a spit and then sliced thin. ...
  • Enchiladas. ...
  • Tamales. ...
  • Chiles rellenos. ...
  • Pozole. ...
  • Guacamole. ...
  • Sopaipillas. ...
  • Tortas.
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Do Mexicans eat eggs for breakfast? ›

Traditional Mexican breakfast dishes are usually based in one of 3 ingridents and a combination of any of those 3. Eggs, tortillas and beans. They're usually accompanied by salsa (green or red).

What is a full Mexican breakfast? ›

Mexican breakfast is often a simple affair, consisting of eggs, beans, salsa, and tortillas. But when you add in ingredients like chorizo, bacon, and sausage, along with fresh Mexican flavours, you have something truly epic.

What are blood tacos called? ›

Mexico. In the Yucatán Peninsula, morcilla is made exclusively from pig's blood and once deep fried it is served with a mix of pickled onions, cilantro and spices. It is always consumed in the form of tacos and paired with fresh habanero peppers. In Central Mexico, morcilla is known as moronga.

What is a taco on a bun called? ›

$4. Grilled Hamburger Bun, Seasoned Ground Beef, Grated Cheese, Lettuce, White Sauce, Diced Tomatoes; also known as a Taco Burger.

Why is it called pastor tacos? ›

Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish made with seasoned and marinated pork. The name translates to “Shephard Style,” which is derived from the origin of the cooking method. Although al pastor is a Mexican meat, the style of cooking is an original of the Lebanese.

How do you keep breakfast tacos from getting soggy? ›

It's common for breakfast burritos to be a bit soggy after reheating them, so we suggest that you make sure the eggs (and any other hot fillings) cool down before placing them in the tortilla. Cooling the hot fillings releases moisture prior to rolling them in a tortilla—an important step for preventing sogginess.

How do you reheat a burrito so it's not soggy? ›

Remove any foil the burrito is wrapped in. Foil in the microwave can cause a fire! Lay a damp paper towel over the burrito. The damp paper towel will help your burrito heat up evenly and prevent it from getting soggy.

How long do breakfast tacos last? ›

TO STORE: Refrigerate cooked refried beans and the egg mixture in separate airtight storage containers for up to 3 days. Refrigerate assembled tacos in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days. Store any toppings separately.

What breakfast is Texas known for? ›

Favorites include: Texas Sausage Kolaches, Easy Cheese & Sausage Biscuits, and Classic Southern Biscuits.
  • Bacon Strata.
  • Glazed Cranberry Orange Bread.
  • Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole.
  • Baked Avocado with Egg.
  • Southern Cheese Grits.
  • Apple Bread.
  • Texas Sausage Kolaches (Klobasnek)
  • Texas Breakfast Tacos.

What states eat breakfast tacos? ›

While it got popular in some of the Southern states of the U.S., like Texas and California, the breakfast taco originally came from the northern Mexican states, where it's still eaten with specialty curated meat called Machaca.

What is a typical Texas breakfast? ›

Texans love the morning meal, whether it's bacon and eggs or something as distinctively nontraditional as saag paneer omelets, pon haus, or goat curry. A Lone Star breakfast can be a time for eating healthy, or for indulging in decadent food and drink.

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