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4-Ingredient Chai Pancakes

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Northwestern chapter.

Here at Spoon, we understand the chai craze — we really do. Everyone knows that it makes for the perfect drink add-in, but its powers extend beyond the beverage. Next time you find yourself craving a little spice in your morning, try making these quick and simple pancakes.

Easy

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings: 6-9 pancakes

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Ingredients:

1 cup pancake mix
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chai
Honey (optional)

Directions:

1. Lightly oil pan and place over medium heat.

2. While the pan heats, mix all of the ingredients except honey in a large bowl, stirring until the batter is smooth.

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3. Pour out a 5-inch circle of batter into the pan.

4. Wait until batter starts bubbling slightly (2-3 minutes), then flip pancake.

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5. Wait another minute for the flipped side to brown, then plate.

6. Repeat until the batter is gone, then drizzle the stack with honey if desired.

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4 Ingredient Chai Pancakes

Simone Gerber

Northwestern '18

Simone is a psychology and marketing student at Northwestern University. When she isn't busy reading menus like they're novels, Simone can be found talking about her four dogs, watching The Office (again), and buying La Croix in bulk.