Matzo Meal Pancakes with Date Syrup Drizzle

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Light and fluffy pancakes made from matzo meal, lightly spiced and served with a rich date syrup for a sweet Passover breakfast treat. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers matzo meal, baking powder, ground cinnamon 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 280 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 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup matzo meal, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then add 3/4 cup milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a thick batter forms. Let rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the matzo meal.
  4. Step 4: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set.
  5. Step 5: Flip pancakes carefully and cook an additional 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining butter and batter.
  6. Step 6: Serve the warm matzo meal pancakes stacked and drizzled generously with 1/3 cup date syrup for a naturally sweet finish.

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