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Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Sweet Baked Goods

Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey

Published: Dec 18, 2020 · Modified: Sep 20, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 42 Comments

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lavender pancakes with lavender honey

These Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey are beautiful, floral, and delicious! Fluffy pancakes with lavender and lemon zest topped with honey infused with more lavender. This recipe will make breakfast delicious and way more interesting!

a stack of lavender pancakes.
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  • Why I Love This Recipe
  • Key Ingredients For This Recipe
  • Is All Lavender Edible?
  • How to Make Lavender Pancakes
  • How to Make Lavender Honey
  • Tools to Make Amazing Pancakes
  • Expert Tips for This Recipe
  • FAQs for This Recipe
  • Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey

Why I Love This Recipe

I love these Lavender Pancakes because of the unique flavor and sophisticated element they bring to breakfast. But don't worry, these are kid-approved as well so everyone will love them!

Homemade pancakes are pretty easy to make and for some reason, taste better than the pre-made mix. Don't get me wrong, you can make these from a box mix, but the homemade version is always something special.

Lavender is one of my favorite scents and flavors. Not everyone thinks of lavender when they think of cooking or baking, but I'm telling you it adds such a unique flavor you must try like in my Lavender Madeleines and my Lemon Lavender Cupcakes.

I use dried lavender buds in a lot of my recipes but be careful, they pack quite a lot of flavor. You don't need much of these tiny little buds full of flavor to create a wonderful dish just like in my Lavender Sourdough Discard Scones with Lemon Glaze.

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Key Ingredients For This Recipe

  • Baking Powder: Baking powder helps these pancakes get nice and fluffy.
  • Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds molasses flavor to the pancakes for even more flavor depth. Brown sugar also has moisture to give the pancakes the ideal texture.
  • Dried Lavender Buds: Make sure you use culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor.
  • Honey: I like to use honey on these pancakes instead of syrup. The floral element from the lavender and the honey is the perfect combination. You can substitute regular syrup for the honey.

*See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.

Is All Lavender Edible?

Yes, all lavender is technically edible. However, I highly recommend culinary lavender because it has the best taste and is sweeter than regular lavender which is more bitter.

If you are buying dried lavender at the grocery store, it's most likely culinary, but it doesn't hurt to double-check. Culinary lavender is available online or you can also grow your own. Check your local nursery!

fresh lavender bunches.
pancakes with lavender honey on a plate.

How to Make Lavender Pancakes

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Add the lavender buds and whisk to combine everything.

dry ingredients for pancakes with lavender.

Add the egg, milk, melted butter, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients and whisk again to mix everything together until the batter is smooth.

Heat the griddle over medium-high heat. Use non-stick spray or butter to grease the griddle. Once the griddle is hot, pour the batter in the middle to make a 6-8" pancake. Once you see bubbles popping on the surface and all over the pancake, flip it and cook on the other side.

lavender pancake cooking on a griddle.

How to Make Lavender Honey

This is a very simple process. You should do this step first so that your lavender honey is infused with as much flavor as possible. You can even do this step a day ahead.

Warm the honey in a saucepan over low heat, only to 100º. Remove from the heat and stir in the dried lavender buds. Allow the honey to infuse with the lavender as it cools.

Strain out the buds if you want before serving. I leave them in because you can eat them and it looks good.

honey lavender in a small jar.

Tools to Make Amazing Pancakes

I love my non-stick griddle and couldn't imagine making pancakes on anything else! You also need a nice wide pancake turner and a sturdy whisk.

Expert Tips for This Recipe

  • Balance the Lavender Flavor: Lavender is a strong flavor, so don't overdo it. If desired, start with a small amount and adjust to taste. A little goes a long way.
  • Sift Dry Ingredients: Sifting the dry ingredients ensures they are well combined and prevents lumps in the batter.
  • Don't Overmix: Only mix the batter until combined as overmixing can lead to tough pancakes. A few lumps in the batter are fine.
  • Preheat Your Griddle or Pan: Make sure your pan is pre-heated before pouring the pancake batter. This helps with even cooking and prevents sticking.
  • Use the Right Pan: A non-stick skillet or griddle is ideal for this recipe and the pancakes will be easier to flip.
  • Flipping Technique: Use a large spatula to flip the pancakes. Do not press them down, as this can make them denser (no matter how much you want to!).
  • Keep Warm in the Oven: If you're making a large batch, store the cooked pancakes in a warm oven (around 200°F or 93°C).

FAQs for This Recipe

How do I know when to flip the pancake?

Wait for bubbles to form and pop on the surface of the pancakes before flipping. This indicates that the bottom is nice and brown.

Can I substitute lavender extract for dried lavender buds?

You can use lavender extract, but it's more concentrated so start with a small amount and add to taste a few drops at a time.

Can I use fresh lavender in my pancakes?

Dried lavender has a more concentrated flavor, however, you can use fresh lavender. Ensure the fresh lavender is rinsed and pesticide-free.

Can I make lavender pancakes with a pancake mix?

Yes, you can use a boxed mix and add the lavender when you add the wet ingredients.

If you get a chance to make these Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey, tag me on Instagram or Facebook and show me, or leave a review below! You can also follow me on Pinterest and sign up for my e-mail list to receive more fun and delicious recipes in your inbox.

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Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey

Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey are a beautiful and floral twist to your normal breakfast!
5 from 55 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 pancakes
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Emily
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Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • fine-mesh sieve or sifter
  • whisk
  • silicone or rubber spatula
  • griddle or large frying pan

Ingredients

Lavender Pancakes

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon dried lavender buds (culinary/food grade)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Lavender Honey

  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoon dried lavender buds

Instructions

Lavender Pancakes

  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Add the lavender buds and whisk to combine everything.
  • Add the egg, milk, melted butter, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients and whisk again to mix everything together until you have a smooth batter.
  • Heat the griddle over med-high heat. Use non-stick spray or butter to grease the griddle. Once the griddle is hot, pour the batter in the middle to make a 6-8" pancake. Once you see bubbles popping on the surface and all over the pancake, flip it and cook on the other side. Place each cooked pancake in a warm oven while making the rest.

Lavender Honey

  • Place the honey in a small saucepan over low heat only to 100°. Remove from the heat and stir in the lavender buds. Allow the honey to cool and steep for at least 20 minutes, more if you can. Strain if desired or serve as is.

Notes

  • Balance the Lavender Flavor: Lavender is a strong flavor, so don't overdo it. If desired, start with a small amount and adjust to taste. A little goes a long way.
  • Sift Dry Ingredients: Sifting the dry ingredients ensures they are well combined and prevents lumps in the batter.
  • Don't Overmix: Only mix the batter until combined as overmixing can lead to tough pancakes. A few lumps in the batter are fine.
  • Preheat Your Griddle or Pan: Make sure your pan is pre-heated before pouring the pancake batter. This helps with even cooking and prevents sticking.
  • Use the Right Pan: A non-stick skillet or griddle is ideal for this recipe and the pancakes will be easier to flip.
  • Flipping Technique: Use a large spatula to flip the pancakes. Do not press them down, as this can make them denser (no matter how much you want to!).
  • Keep Warm in the Oven: If you're making a large batch, store the cooked pancakes in a warm oven (around 200°F or 93°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 3.9g | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 2mg

Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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Comments

  1. Celeste says

    September 14, 2024 at 11:24 pm

    This was amazing. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 15, 2024 at 10:27 am

      So happy to hear it, thank you!!😁

      Reply
  2. Nikki says

    June 02, 2024 at 11:51 pm

    hi two questions:
    1. can you use fine sea salt if you don't have kosher salt? if so how much fine sea salt is required?
    2. is light brown sugar and 2% reduced fat milk okay to use for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 03, 2024 at 8:46 am

      Hi Nikki, since the salt amount is so little using fine sea salt should be just fine. Light brown sugar and 2% milk will also work with no issue. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Debra says

    January 06, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    5 stars
    Just perfect for a relaxing breakfast....even the aroma is relaxing.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 07, 2021 at 1:29 am

      So true! Maybe that's why I love cooking with lavender so much!

      Reply
  4. Emily Woodward says

    January 06, 2021 at 12:50 am

    5 stars
    such a unique recipe. Love it!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 06, 2021 at 3:40 am

      Thanks, Emily!!

      Reply
  5. Leslie says

    January 05, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    What a great flavor for pancakes! Love this!

    Reply
  6. Kim Guzman says

    January 05, 2021 at 2:13 am

    5 stars
    This sounds like the perfect recipe for Valentine's Day morning!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 05, 2021 at 3:20 am

      That's a great idea, Kim!!

      Reply
  7. Jessica Stroup says

    January 05, 2021 at 1:03 am

    5 stars
    So good! Love this unique recipe!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 05, 2021 at 2:01 am

      Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  8. Amy says

    January 04, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    Lavender honey??? Yum!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 05, 2021 at 2:01 am

      Oh yeah, sooooo good!!

      Reply
  9. Swathi says

    January 04, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious perfect pancakes to start the day.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      January 05, 2021 at 2:01 am

      You can never go wrong with pancakes, especially lavender pancakes.

      Reply
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