Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes)
Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes) are tiny, pillowy bites with a light, airy crumb and a gently sweet flavor from maple syrup. Cooked until golden on both sides in a poffertjes pan, they’re best served warm with butter and a snowfall of powdered sugar—perfect for a festive breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt; gradually whisk in the milk.
- 2
Add the eggs and maple syrup and mix until the batter is smooth.
- 3
Spoon the batter into a piping bag.
- 4
Heat a poffertjes pan over high heat and lightly grease the indentations.
- 5
Fill the holes three-quarters full with the batter in the piping bag and cook over high heat until golden brown.
- 6
Turn them over with a fork and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Calories 115.94 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.65 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 21.19 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.02 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.4 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 39.61 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 295.09 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.67 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 108.86 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 59.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 22.33 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes) is a Dutch breakfast recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Maple Syrup, Milk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 115.94 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes)?
- It is a Dutch pancake recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes) made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Maple Syrup, Milk, Salt, Self-Rising Flour. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes)?
- Explore these Dutch side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes)?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 115.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes) healthy?
- Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes) has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 115.94 calories and 3.65 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 295.09 mg (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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