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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Japanese Mochi Pancakes

    Last Modified: December 10, 2020 - Published by: christieathome

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    Japanese Mochi Pancakes. Soft, chewy, dairy-free and delicious! Unlike your average pancake where they are chewy. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

    These little pancakes are so good and have such a great and unique texture! If you've tried a mochi before, you'd know exactly what I'm referring to and if you haven't, then what are you waiting for?!

    Japanese Mochi Pancakes

    This japanese mochi pancake recipe is so easy to make and take less than 10 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook. Mochi pancakes serve well with some fresh fruit and maple syrup.

    I also share other Mochi like recipes below so don’t forget to check them out!

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    Mochi Pancakes

    For this recipe

    You'll need the following ingredients for this mochi pancakes recipe:

    1 free-range egg
    3⁄4 cup dairy-free milk
    1 tablespoon maple syrup
    2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
    ½ cup all purpose flour
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ½ cup glutinous rice flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    ½ teaspoon salt

    Coconut oil for greasing the pan.

    This serves 5 mini pancakes.

    How to make Mochi pancakes

    1. In a large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients together. Then add in wet ingredients and mix.
    2. In a small greased pan set over medium heat, add ⅓ cup of batter. Cook on one side for 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side for 2 minutes.
    3. Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

    Can I just use normal rice flour instead of glutinous rice flour?

    No, you'll need glutinous rice flour to achieve that chewy texture.

    Where can I buy glutinous rice flour?

    You can you buy it most Asian grocers in the flour aisle.

    Can I make this vegan?

    You can try using flax egg. I haven't personally tried but I can't see it altering the texture of the pancake too much. Give it a try and let me know if it works for you!

    Are mochi pancakes gluten free?

    If you make them with rice flour and only rice flour, then yes they are gluten free but my version contains all purpose flour as well to make them fluffier so this version is not gluten-free.

    Give it a try!

    Well I hope you give my Japanese Mochi Pancakes recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

    Thanks for visiting my blog! If you enjoyed my chewy mochi pancakes, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture if you've made my recipe and tag me on Instagram @christieathome in your feed or stories so I can share your creation in my stories with credits to you!

    Made this recipe and loved it?

    If you could leave a star rating for my easy mochi pancakes, I would greatly appreciate it 🙂 Thanks so much!

    Take care,
    Christie

    *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I also earn from qualifying purchases through additional affiliate programs

    Japanese Mochi Pancakes

    Easy Japanese Mochi Pancakes

    christieathome
    Japanese Mochi Pancakes. Soft, chewy and so delicious! Unlike your average pancake where they are chewier than fluffy. Perfect for breakfast or brunch. These are dairy-free.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 5 Mini pancakes
    Calories per serving 1050 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Coconut oil for greasing the pan

    Dry:

    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup glutinous rice flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Wet:

    • 1 egg
    • 3⁄4 cup oat milk or milk of choice
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients together. Then add in wet ingredients and mix.
    • In a small greased pan set over medium heat, add ⅓ cup of batter. Cook on one side for 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side for 2 minutes.
    • Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
    Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!

    Suggested Equipment & Products

    Mixing bowl
    Measuring Set
    Large Non-Stick Pan
    Nutrition
    Calories: 1050kcal | Carbohydrates: 186g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 130g | Vitamin A: 3394IU | Calcium: 2406mg | Iron: 13mg

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    1. Never Ending Journeys

      May 31, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      What a terrific recipe... I love eating pancakes for any meal, haha. Thanks for sharing this delicious mochi pancake recipe!

      Reply
    2. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs

      June 01, 2020 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like such a fun spin on pancakes! Love that top down capture too!

      Reply
    3. May

      September 04, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing and the texture was chewy and fluffy at the same time. Lovely and will be making again.

      Reply
    4. Linda

      September 24, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good, easy and I really liked the chewy texture. Will be making this again.

      Reply
    5. Jess

      December 20, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these and my husband said these are 10/10 (actually 11/10!) so definitely a keeper recipe to use again! I never make pancakes from scratch or bake, so I appreciated how easy this recipe was to make. The pancakes were super fluffy and slightly chewy, and I loved that the maple syrup and coconut oil in the batter added all the flavor I needed so I skipped the normal butter and syrup topping. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        December 23, 2020 at 12:13 pm

        Thank you so much for making my recipe Jess! I am so glad you enjoyed them with your husband and what a kind review! I truly appreciate it. Happy Holidays!

        Reply
        • Jennifer

          March 02, 2022 at 5:12 pm

          5 stars
          Hi I was wondering if I could use milk with dairy instead of dairy free in the recipe?

          Reply
          • christieathome

            March 03, 2022 at 4:59 pm

            Hi Jennifer! Great question! Yes you can definitely use normal milk for this recipe.

            Reply
    6. Ruth

      December 25, 2020 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      I just got back from Hawaii, where I had Mochi Pancakes for the first time, and was looking for a recipe to make it at home.
      These were VERY good!
      I did use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour instead of All-Purpose Flour.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        December 28, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        So happy to hear you enjoyed my recipe Ruth! Thanks for making my recipe and sharing your substitutes with me 🙂 Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    7. Ivonne Yuarta

      December 25, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Christie, thank you for sharing your recipe. I love it!! Apparently I don't have baking powder at home, so I substitute it with lemon juice and baking soda. I love the chewiness and its so good!!!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        December 28, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        Thank you so much Ivonne for making my recipe! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it and loved reading what you substituted with! Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    8. Melissa

      December 30, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Any thoughts about the amount when adding another flavor, such as black sesame powder or matcha green tea powder?

      Reply
      • christieathome

        December 30, 2020 at 8:22 pm

        I haven’t personally tried myself but I would try adding 2 tsp (matcha as it’s more strong) or 3-4 tsp (black sesame powder). Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    9. Lan

      August 26, 2022 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe. I added 4 Tbsp of ube powder to make ube mochi pancakes and my daughter said those were the best in the world. Thanks for sharing this yummy and simple recipe!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        August 29, 2022 at 2:45 pm

        Thank you so much for these kind words and for making my recipe, Lan! I'm so glad you and your daughter enjoyed it 🙂 Have a lovely day!

        Reply
    10. Joyce

      February 26, 2023 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      Made these last week and my kids (and hubby) loved them! I am making it again this morning but I want to make a bigger batch. But I just realize there may be a glitch in the recipe. Is there a reason that the amount of milk/milk alternative is always 0.75 cup whether you are making 1X, 2X or 3X the recipe? I made 2X last time and used 0.75 cup of milk and it still worked fine. I want to make 3x the recipe today but it still calls for the same amount of milk (3/4 = 6/8 = 9/12).

      Reply
      • christieathome

        February 28, 2023 at 7:19 pm

        Thanks so much for making them Joyce! I'm so glad you enjoyed them. Sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with the multiplying factor. Unfortunately, it's due to the Recipe Card App Developer so I will bring this to their attention. But for 3 x .75 cup it will be 2.25 cups. For the other measurements, I find using Google to do the multiplication to be quite helpful.

        Reply
        • Joyce

          April 09, 2023 at 11:17 am

          5 stars
          Thank you for replying! I was going to go with 2.25 cups but my first time making it and I used 3/4 cup for 2X the batter seemed to sort of worked, I was hesitant to use 2.25 cups for 3X. The kids have been begging me to make the mochi pancakes all weekend so I will be making it again and this time using the correct amount of milk. I am excited to see what the mochi pancakes really taste like and the texture!

          Reply
    11. Sarah

      March 29, 2023 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      March 29, 2023.
      Loved the pancakes. I ordered the rice flour from Amazon. Will definitely make them again.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        March 29, 2023 at 5:22 pm

        So happy you enjoyed them and thank you so much for making them! Glad Amazon was able to come through with the rice flour.

        Reply
    12. Evc

      June 27, 2023 at 9:38 am

      I don’t have coconut oil what can I substitute it with and what are the measurements?

      Reply
      • christieathome

        June 27, 2023 at 5:19 pm

        Substitute with any neutral oil like vegetable oil, canola oil, avocado oil. Measurements are found at the base of the post, click here or "JUMP TO RECIPE" at the top of the post

        Reply
    13. Jamila

      July 20, 2023 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely little pancakes, will try them again. I followed the recipe exactly, oh wait! No I used a tbsp of sugar as I had no maple syrup. Then I served with honey and sliced mango.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        July 24, 2023 at 4:20 pm

        Thanks so much for making my recipe, Jamila! Happy it worked out well with the substitute with honey and sliced mango! Yum!

        Reply

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