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Pistachio Pancakes

breakfast· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
June 15, 2020

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Pistachio Pancakes – Buttermilk pancakes are made with ground pistachios and a hint of almond extract to make for a unique take on this yummy breakfast treat.

Stack of Buttermilk pancakes made with ground pistachios and a hint of almond extract

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Poor dads get the short end of the stick when it comes to this special holiday. Not many get breakfast in bed or a fun brunch celebration like the moms do.

But you have the chance to change that! It’s a known fact that dads love breakfast just as much as the moms. So why not make a special breakfast meal fit just for the dad in your life.

Today’s recipe (and the one I’m posting later this week) helps you achieve just that. It’s a fun take on a classic breakfast dish – buttermilk pancakes. This version has a couple additions that help take them from normal to extraordinary.

Without further ado, here are my Pistachio Pancakes!

Stack of Pistachio Pancakes topped with crushed pistachios
Forkful of pancakes in front of a stack of Pistachio Pancakes
Pistachio Pancakes covered in syrup and crushed pistachios

How these pancakes are made

Making buttermilk pancakes from scratch is such a simple process. It involves pantry staples that you have on hand – flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. The only thing you may not necessarily have on hand is buttermilk. But you can easily find that anywhere or make a great substitute.

To take regular buttermilk pancakes up a notch, I’ve added the following items to the batter:

  • Ground pistachios – I grind up the pistachios because they add all the flavor of the nut but not the crunch. Crunch is just not something I want in my pancake.
  • Almond extract – Pistachios have great flavor but it can be subtle. Almond extract helps bring it out and add a stronger punch.
  • Substituted regular sugar for honey – Honey and pistachios pair very nicely together. So I took this opportunity to add it into this batter instead of using plain sugar.

The resulting flavor is incredible. It’s rich and nutty and such a great change to the typical breakfast foods you’ve been having.

Closeup of a stack of Pistachio Pancakes with a fork in front

Tips & Tricks

  1. The key to getting fluffy pancakes in this recipe is letting the batter rest. This resting time allows the leaveners to react with the buttermilk and create bubbles in the batter. These bubbles translate to fluffy pancakes. So don’t skip this step!
  2. Only add batter to a hot pan. A good way to know if the pan is hot is to add the butter and see if it sizzles. Once the butter sizzles and starts to brown a little, ladle in the batter. If you add the batter to a cool pan, the pancake will take forever to cook and will never get a good crust on top.
  3. You’ll know when the pancakes are ready to flip when you begin to see bubbles form on top. I also like to check the edges by sliding a spatula under the pancake to see if it easily releases from the pan. If so, it’s ready to flip.
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Pistachio Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes are made with ground pistachios and a hint of almond extract to make for a unique take on this yummy breakfast treat.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup whole pistachios shelled
  • 1½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted, melted
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  • Add whole, shelled pistachios to a food processor and grind until pieces are very small. Add to a large bowl with flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until combined.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk eggs, honey, butter, and extracts together until combined, Add buttermilk and whisk together. Add wet ingredients to bowl with dry ingredients and whisk together until combined. Set aside to rest for 15-30 minutes.
  • After the batter has rested, preheat griddle or skillet over medium heat (or 350 degrees). Add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter has melted completely and started to bubble, add ¼ of batter to the pan. Once bubbles have begun to form on the top of the pancake, flip the pancake to cook on the other side. Once the other side has turned golden brown, remove from pan and place on a large plate. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
  • If making these pancakes ahead of time, keep them warm in a 200-degree oven. Make sure to place them on a baking sheet/pan and cover with foil.

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  20. Rebecca says

    February 7, 2021 at 10:23 am

    The pancakes were a not as fluffy as I would like. And the almond extract was overpowering. But there are very few recipes, besides cookies, that use pistachio flour.

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  21. Rawan says

    September 5, 2020 at 8:51 am

    These were some of the most delicious pancakes ever, only added a splash of rose water. But they were also so ugly, how do I make them look like in the picture? I followed the tips about a hot pan and the batter resting, not sure why they look so splotchy

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  22. Cory Varga says

    June 22, 2020 at 7:52 am

    You have my husband approval as he loves pancakes and pistachio! Brilliant recipe!

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  23. Marwin Brown says

    June 21, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    Such a unique twist on this classic recipe! Looks delicious

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  24. Elaine says

    June 21, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    I would love to start a new week with these – they look amazing, and I can imagine they taste like it is nobody’s business! 🙂

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  25. Jenny says

    June 21, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    Wow, they look amazing! We love pancakes and I have never made them with pistachios. I love the sweet and savory notes. Will try your genius recipe asap!

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  26. Tammy says

    June 20, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    Oh my these looks so delicious!! What a perfect stack of pancakes to wake up to and I love the sprinkle of pistachios!

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  27. Paula Montenegro says

    June 20, 2020 at 5:40 am

    For some reason, I never thought of adding pistachios to pancakes but now I’m dying to try these out! Such great flavors together with the almond extract (which I LOVE!). Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Veronika says

    June 19, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    I love pistachios but never had them with the pancakes It’s such a great idea, I need to try it!

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  29. Chef Dennis says

    June 19, 2020 at 10:42 am

    OMG I love pancakes and I love pistachios. I can’t wait to try out your recipe!

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  30. Denise says

    June 18, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    What a delicious idea for pancakes! What a great surprise for my family for breakfast.

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  31. Anna says

    June 18, 2020 at 7:10 am

    Pistachio flavoured desserts and snacks are one of my favourites, so these pancakes are definitely being added to my list to try! I love that fluffy and light texture of the pancakes, just looking at these photos makes me very hungry!

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  32. Shashi says

    June 15, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    These days I’ve been craving pancakes are yours are not doing anything to quell that craving – guess we are having these tasty pistachio pancakes for dinner tomorrow!

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  33. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says

    June 15, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    I LOVE pistachios – I wish they would be cheaper…but hey, that way they are a special treat! These pancakes look sooooo fantastic but I totally want to try all the other pistachio recipes too that you listed in the end! Where to start?

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  34. Rhonda Albom says

    June 15, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    Pistachio pancakes.. what an amazing idea! I love pistachios, and I love pancakes, but I never thought about combining them. It makes sense, these look delicious and the savory hint of pistachio would complement the sweet pancakes perfectly.

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  35. Bhawana says

    June 15, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    Pistachio over pancake sounds super mouth-watering and I can feel the crunch. Really made me drool over your pancake recipe.

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  36. Caroline says

    June 15, 2020 at 8:28 pm

    Oh my goodness, these look and sound wonderful! I’m a big fan of pistachio so I can’t wait to try these.

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  37. Amanda says

    June 15, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    I have a serious love for pistachios, so these sound like my perfect pancakes! They look so perfectly fluffy, and I love the almond extract addition.

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  38. Marta says

    June 15, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    Just when I think you’ve wowed me enough, you end up surprising me. Pistachios are my favorite nut and I love them in these pancakes!

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  39. Heather says

    June 15, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    We usually eat pancakes on Tuesdays. I am going to try this recipe tomorrow! My kids are going to love it.

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  40. Amber Myers says

    June 15, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    I’ve never tried pancakes like this. They look so amazing! I will have to try them out for breakfast one morning.

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  41. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

    June 15, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Yum, yum, yum, yum! I’m a pancake fanatic and these look amazing!

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  42. Marissa | Marissa's Teachable Moments says

    June 15, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    These pancakes look and sound amazing! I’m also going to check out the snowball cookies.

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