Pancake Tacos

Pancakes fold into a taco shape to cradle a creamy filling with fruit for a fun breakfast that is easy to make in 15 minutes!

Fun to make, enjoyable to eat, and easy to personalize these Pancake Tacos make a unique breakfast treat that are trending on TikTok. 

If you like this trending recipe you may also enjoy our TikTok Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes.

Pancake Tacos Recipe

Regular pancakes filled with a rich creamy filling and topped with your favorite combination of fruit look attractive. The pancake filling is inspired by our No-Bake Cheesecake filling that is super popular.

Our favorite combo is chopped strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries on the cream cheese filling. Drizzle with a little chocolate syrup and kids are sure to eat these breakfast tacos!

We also enjoy chopped strawberries and sliced bananas with melted peanut butter and a light chocolate drizzle.

Between having an Easy Breakfast Pizza and these hearty Oatmeal Waffles we’ve got a great rotation of breakfast recipes the whole family enjoys.

Stuffing pancake tacos with a traditional scrambled egg and bacon combination is higher in protein and another great option. This combination is similar to our Sausage, Egg and Cheese Casserole, but it entices kids to wake up and have breakfast better.

Why This Recipe Works

• Pancake tacos help mix up the breakfast routine with a quick and easy recipe.
• Why use butter and syrup when you can make a basic pancake look and taste so much better!
• It can be tough to get elementary aged kids motivated to get up and eat, so we like fun food that helps get the day started easier.
• Frozen pancakes that are heated in the microwave save time and taste just as good as homemade pancakes or these fun mini pancakes.
• This copycat Cracker Barrel and iHop recipe also makes a great after school snack.
• Using pancakes is like a crepe but with a better ratio of the outside wrapper to the filling

Ingredients Needed:

• Pancakes – Buying prepared pancakes saves the most time, but making your own is fine too. We use pancakes that are roughly 4″ across.
• Cream Cheese – makes the filling rich and creamy.
• Sugar – sweetens the filling a bit.
• Whipped Topping – lightens the filling and makes it easy to squirt out of a baggie.
• Fruit – we like a combination of berries and bananas.
• Drizzle – chocolate syrup, melted peanut butter or maple syrup finish off meal nicely.

Pancake Taco Topping Ideas

• Chocolate syrup or Nutella
• Peanut butter for more protein – melts easily in the microwave to drizzle on top
• Mini chocolate chips or sprinkles for a birthday celebration
• Sliced fruit like strawberries and bananas
• Whole blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
• Can also use the basic eggs and bacon or sausage

How to Make Pancake Tacos

Wash berries and let dry. Chop if needed.

Soften the cream cheese and stir or beat until smooth.

Add sugar and mix well.

Use a spatula to fold in whipped topping.

Place the bag in your hand and use a spatula in the other hand to help fill the bag. Try to push the filling as close to the opening in the corner as possible. This should also help fill the palm of your hand to make squeezing the filling into the tacos easier.

I typically use about half of the filling at a time.

Cut the corner off of a baggie to be the size that you want the filling to come out. We like to use about a one inch opening.

Make sure filling, fruit and toppings are ready. Then cook or warm pancakes.

Place in a warm taco holder and fill with cream filling.

Add a few berries on each pancake taco.

Fill in gaps with a different type of chopped fruit or berries.

Add a little drizzle of chocolate syrup, melted peanut butter or maple syrup.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Fruit can be prepped and filling can be made ahead of time making mornings easier.
• Creamy filling is sweet and nicely enhance a pancake and fruit combination at breakfast.
• Can pair with a lot of different combinations of toppings.
• If you don’t have a taco holder turn a muffin tin upside down to help shape the pancakes like tacos and make them easier to fill.
• Drizzle with chocolate and melted peanut butter for more eye appeal and flavor.
• Can use homemade, refrigerated or frozen pancakes.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

Sausage Biscuit and Gravy Casserole uses refrigerated biscuit dough and cans of gravy to save time and create a delicious warm meal.

Bran Muffins with Molasses are an old fashioned favorite that are full of fiber.

Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls are a family recipe that calls for mashed potatoes to create a delectable holiday favorite.