Honey and Cardamom Teff Pancakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Light pancakes made with teff flour, gently flavored with honey and cardamom, reflecting Ethiopian flavors in a delightful breakfast treat. This Ethiopian-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers teff flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup teff flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tbsp, plus extra for serving honey
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
for cooking vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup teff flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 2: In another bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/2 cups milk, 3 tbsp honey, and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter until combined.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix - some lumps are fine.
Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with vegetable oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet.
Step 5: Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes more until golden and cooked through.
Step 6: Serve warm with additional honey drizzled on top.