Injera-Inspired Teff Pancakes with Honey and Spiced Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

Light and airy teff flour pancakes inspired by traditional Ethiopian injera, served warm with honey and a cinnamon-infused spiced butter. 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 310 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup teff flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup teff flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/4 cups milk and 2 tbsp vegetable oil until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
5. Step 5: Flip the pancakes gently and cook for another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
6. Step 6: Combine 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted and combined.
7. Step 7: Serve the warm teff pancakes drizzled generously with the cinnamon spiced honey butter.