Kodiak Pancake Recipe: Leveled Up Version!
Oh my gosh, how in the world is this my first pancake recipe? I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without posting one!! In full transparency, I’m not a fan of boxed pancake mixes. I’d rather make my own because I know all the ingredients are actually ingredients I can pronounce. And now that I know I literally only have one pancake recipe, watch out for more coming soon! One of the very few boxed pancake mixes I like is Kodiak. BUT, because I can’t help but tweak recipes, of course I have to change it up! This Kodiak Pancake Recipe is the leveled up version!
Why a leveled up version?
Because they’re protein pancakes, they can taste a bit…..how do I say this politely?…..like a bbq’d hockey puck. But with some changes, they become a lightened up version with so much more flavor! First up, when it comes to boxed mixes, I ALWAYS substitute whole milk for water. Always. I highly recommend you do as well, whether you’re making pancakes, waffles, brownies or cake. Whole milk adds a richer flavor, but you can also use 2%. I haven’t tried this recipe with almond, coconut or oatmilk, so if you use these instead, I’d love you to leave a comment and let us know how the pancakes turned out!
Other ways this recipe levels up the flavor…….
Besides using whole milk, I also add a mashed up banana, an egg, a generous sprinkling of cinnamon and a dash of cardamom. I also love topping this with blueberries or, if you’re feeling fancy, top them with sautéed cinnamon apples. And, yes, I’m a lover of syrup to top them off. But, please, for the love of all that is flavorful and delicious, heat your syrup!! Room temperature, straight out of the pantry is not nearly as delicious. Trust me on this!
If you make this recipe, I’d love if you’d leave a comment and let me know how it turned out! Your comments are super helpful to other guests who swing by looking for tasty recipes.
Other tasty breakfast recipes:
Shakshuka (Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
I was looking for a way to make the chocolate pancake mix better and stumbled across this recipe. I used the double chocolate flapjack mix, 3/4 cup milk, 1 egg, and apple sauce instead of banana because that’s all I had. I omitted the extra spices due to mine being chocolate and my kid loves them! I have made tried many chocolate pancake mixes for my kid and she hasn’t been a huge fan of any until this one. So thank you for this recipe!
This makes me so happy, Kim!! I’m thrilled my recipe inspired you to switch up your chocolate pancake mix. And, by the way, your pancakes sound absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for leaving a rating and review! I really appreciate it!
I used oliveoil I stead of butter butter but the pancakes were lovely I enjoy them
Olive oil is a great substitute! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Do you know the Nutrition information would be for a serving would be? I just bought this Mix for the first time and I want to try your recipe. I’m a Diabetic so the information would be very helpful.
Thanks
Hi Barbara! For nutritional info, I’d recommend checking out MyFitness Pal, Very Well Fit, or RecipeIQ to calculate the nutrition facts based on the ingredients listed and their quantities. I’m so excited for you to try this recipe! Thank you so much for stopping by!
There’s only one problem… I can’t stop eating them! LOL
OMG!! You have no idea how happy this makes me!! SO glad you love them!