If you love pancakes but want a fun twist on the classic breakfast favorite, you have to try scrambled pancakes. This easy breakfast idea turns traditional pancakes into small golden bites that cook quickly and soak up butter and syrup perfectly. I love making this pancake scramble on my Blackstone Griddle because the large cooking surface makes it easy to chop and toss the batter while it cooks.
The best part? You can make scrambled pancakes with any pancake mix—from your favorite boxed mix to homemade batter made from scratch. This recipe is quick, simple, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
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What Are Scrambled Pancakes?
Scrambled pancakes are exactly what they sound like—pancake batter that is cooked and chopped into small pieces while it cooks on the griddle. Instead of pouring individual pancakes and flipping them, you pour the batter onto the griddle and use a spatula to break it apart and scramble it as it cooks.
The result is a pile of fluffy, golden pancake bites that are perfect for topping with syrup, fruit, chocolate chips, or anything you love on pancakes.
This style of cooking pancakes is sometimes called a pancake scramble, and once you try it, you might find it’s faster and easier than making traditional pancakes.
Why I Love Making Pancake Scramble on the Blackstone
Cooking scrambled pancakes on the Blackstone Griddle makes the process even easier. The wide flat-top surface gives you plenty of room to spread out the batter and chop it into bite-sized pieces as it cooks.
The butter caramelizes the pancake pieces slightly, giving them a delicious golden crust while the inside stays soft and fluffy.
This method also cooks faster than traditional pancakes because the batter cooks all at once instead of in individual rounds.
How to Make Scrambled Pancakes
If you’ve ever wondered how to make scrambled pancakes, the process couldn’t be simpler and is perfect for making on your Blackstone Griddle.
Preheat the Griddle: Start by preheating your Blackstone Griddle to medium heat. Add a generous amount of butter and allow it to melt, coating the cooking surface to prevent sticking and add flavor.
Prepare the Pancake Batter: Mix your pancake batter using your favorite from-scratch recipe or prepare a boxed mix according to the package directions. Any pancake mix will work for this recipe.
Pour and Scramble the Batter: Pour the pancake batter directly onto the buttered griddle surface. Allow it to set for about a minute, then use a griddle spatula to chop and scramble the batter into small pieces as it cooks. Continue moving and turning the pieces so they cook evenly.
Cook Until Golden Brown: Continue cooking and stirring until the pancake pieces are fluffy, fully cooked, and golden brown.
Add Toppings and Serve: At this point, you can enjoy them as is or add fun toppings right on the griddle like chocolate chips, fruit, or a drizzle of syrup before serving.
Fun Ways to Serve Scrambled Pancakes
One of my favorite things about scrambled pancakes is how versatile they are. Once they’re cooked, you can customize them any way you like.
• Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot pancakes so they melt into gooey pockets of sweetness.
• Drizzle maple syrup directly onto the griddle so it bubbles and caramelizes.
• Add fresh berries or sliced bananas.
• Cook apples, peaches, or other fruit on the griddle and serve them as a breakfast bowl.
• Top with powdered sugar or whipped cream for a sweet treat.
Because the pancake pieces are small, they soak up toppings beautifully and create a delicious breakfast bowl.
Can You Make Scrambled Pancakes with Pancake Mix?
Yes, absolutely! A common question people ask is “Can you make scrambled pancakes with pancake mix?”
The answer is yes. Any pancake mix works perfectly for this recipe. Just prepare the batter according to the package directions and cook it the same way on the griddle.
You can also use homemade pancake batter if you prefer making pancakes from scratch.
Both methods produce fluffy and delicious pancake scramble results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure your griddle is properly preheated and coated with butter. The butter helps prevent sticking and also adds flavor as the pancake pieces cook and brown.
Yes. Boxed pancake mix works perfectly for making scrambled pancakes. Simply mix the batter according to the package instructions and cook it on the griddle just like you would homemade batter.
Yes. Even though they are chopped into small pieces, the pancake batter still rises and creates fluffy bites with slightly crisp edges.
Yes, you can. While the Blackstone Griddle makes it easier because of the large cooking surface, a large skillet or flat pan will also work.
What to Serve with These Pancakes
Scrambled pancakes are delicious on their own, but they pair well with classic breakfast favorites. Crispy bacon or breakfast sausage adds a savory balance to the sweet pancakes. Scrambled or fried eggs or a simple omelette make the meal more filling, and protein packed.
Fresh fruit is always a great addition and works especially well if you want to create a pancake breakfast bowl. Yogurt, whipped cream, griddle fruit, or a drizzle of warm maple syrup can also elevate the dish.
However you serve them, scrambled pancakes are a fun, easy, and crowd-pleasing way to enjoy pancakes in a whole new way. Once you try this simple pancake scramble, it might just become your new favorite way to make breakfast on the Blackstone Griddle.
Scrambled Pancakes Recipe
These Griddle Scrambled Pancakes are a fun and easy twist on traditional pancakes. Made on the Blackstone Griddle, the batter is chopped and scrambled into fluffy, golden bites that are perfect for topping with syrup, fruit, or chocolate chips. A quick and customizable breakfast everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix 1 cup
- Water, Cold 2/3 cup
- Butter 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare your pancake batter using your favorite recipe or a boxed mix according to the package instructions. I like to use Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix. Combine with cold water and whisk until smooth. Let sit 2 minutes before cooking.
- Start by preheating your Blackstone Griddle to medium heat. Add a generous amount of butter to the griddle and allow it to melt and coat the cooking surface.
- Pour the pancake batter directly onto the buttered griddle surface. Let it begin to set for a minute, flip pancake and then use a griddle spatula to chop and scramble the batter into small pieces as it cooks. Continue moving and chopping the batter so it cooks evenly.
- Keep cooking and stirring until the pancake pieces are fluffy, cooked through, and golden brown.
- At this point, you can leave them plain or add fun toppings right on the griddle. For best results, add the syrup of your choice overtop the scrambled pancakes while it's still on the griddle and toss to combine. This warms the syrup up as it bonds with the pancake.
Notes
Don't have a Blackstone Griddle? While the Blackstone Griddle makes it easier because of the large flat top cooking surface, a large skillet or flat pan will also work.
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