Halal pancakes give you the peace of mind that you’re not missing out on all the deliciousness. Whether you are preparing breakfast for everyone or just yourself, halal pancakes with date syrup are just the thing to kick start your day.
Read on for the recipe of soft & fluffy halal pancakes with date syrup made using natural sugar to enjoy a hint of sweetness today.
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Let’s get cooking!
Which ingredient substitutes make it a halal recipe
To ensure this recipe remains halal, you can make a few key substitutions. Use all-purpose flour that’s halal-certified. This will confirm that there isn’t any alcohol or animal-derived ingredient in it during the processing. You’ll also need to choose almond milk or soy milk instead of regular milk.
For the butter, choose plant-based butter or halal-certified unsalted butter. The vanilla extract should also be halal-certified, as many conventional extracts contain alcohol. If using sugar, ensure it’s halal-certified (some sugars are processed with non-halal bone char). These simple ingredient swaps make the pancakes and date syrup fully halal without compromising taste or quality. Always check packaging for halal certification when in doubt.
Equipment required for halal pancakes with date syrup
Mixing Bowls (for preparing the pancake batter and mixing date syrup ingredients)
Whisk (To thoroughly mix the pancake batter until smooth)
Non-Stick Skillet (For cooking the pancakes evenly without sticking)
Small Saucepan (For preparing the homemade date syrup)
Blender (To blend dates into a smooth syrup)
Measuring cups and spoons (For accurately measuring ingredients for both the pancakes and syrup)
Ingredients
For the Date Syrup:
1 cup pitted dates
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon halal vanilla extract
For the Halal Pancakes:
1.5 cups halal-certified all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 ¼ cups milk (*almond or soy milk work best for dairy-free)
* 2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon halal vanilla extract
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Instructions for Date Syrup:
Dates contain lot of fiber, potassium, and are full with antioxidants making the syrup sweetened naturally but still a little healthier. This basically adds a caramel sweetness to the pancakes, which is using healthy sugar… just makes breakfast feel more like dessert without it actually being unhealthy.
So, the date syrup is pretty simple actually! Here’s how to prepare it:
1. Soak the dates: Start off by soaking your dates in warm water for about 15 minutes. This helps makes them softer and easier to mix later.
2. Mash the dates: Once you have soaked some, put dates along with soaking water & sugar syrup in a blender. Pulse it to blend everything together until smooth and thick.
3. Fry the dates: Fry your blended dates in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add the vanilla essence and lemon juice.
4. Keep simmering the mixture stirring occasionally. In 10-15 minutes, the mixture will turn into syrup. Remove from fire when done and allow it to cool down completely.
Instructions for Halal Pancakes:
So now, onto the pancakes!
1. In a separate large mixing bowl for the dry ingredients mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. For preparing the liquid mixture, take a small bowl. Whisk together egg, sugar, milk, oil or melted butter, and then, vanilla.
2. Now, it’s time to put everything together. Slowly add the wet ingredient mixture into the dry mixture. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth but only to combine. Be very careful not to overmix your pancake batter or it can make them less fluffy.
3. In a large non-stick frying pan or using an electric griddle over medium heat, warm some oil. Grease it lightly with oil or butter. Place ¼ cup of the batter onto a hot and greased pan for each pancake.
4. Let the pancake cook till you see little bubbles on its edges and surface. Test by flipping the pancake, and then, cook on other side for another 1-2 minutes. Use the remaining batter to prepare more pancakes.
5. Line the pan cakes, one on top of another and drizzle your homemade date syrup over them.
Time to treat your sweet tooth!
Listening to what our bodies have been recommending makes for a tasty halal-friendly breakfast that is both comforting and nutritious, using this simple recipe. This was the perfect pairing of light, fluffy pancakes topped with sweet & sticky date syrup that will make you a favorite among those at your breakfast table for years to come.
Give these halal pancakes with date syrup a whirl and if you come up with any interesting toppings, I want to know about them! Aaaaaand seriously lemme know how your pancakes turn out. I bet they are a winner! Want something savory with these yummy pancakes? Try my new halal chicken bread recipe here!
Halal Pancakes with Date Syrup
Halal Pancakes with Date Syrup are made with wholesome, halal-certified ingredients, ensuring they are perfect for your family’s breakfast table.
Topped with rich, velvety date syrup, each bite offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and comforting flavors. Whether you’re indulging on a lazy weekend or preparing a quick iftar treat for guests, these pancakes are simple to make and irresistibly delicious.
Equipment required for halal pancakes with date syrup
Mixing Bowls (for preparing the pancake batter and mixing date syrup ingredients)
Whisk (To thoroughly mix the pancake batter until smooth)
Non-Stick Skillet (For cooking the pancakes evenly without sticking)
Small Saucepan (For preparing the homemade date syrup)
Blender (To blend dates into a smooth syrup)
Measuring cups and spoons (For accurately measuring ingredients for both the pancakes and syrup)
Ingredients
For the Date Syrup:
1 cup pitted dates
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon halal vanilla extract
For the Halal Pancakes:
1.5 cups halal-certified all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 ¼ cups milk (*almond or soy milk work best for dairy-free)
* 2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon halal vanilla extract
Directions:
Date Syrup
- Soak the dates: Start off by soaking your dates in warm water for about 15 minutes. This helps makes them softer and easier to mix later.
- Mash the dates: Once you have soaked some, put dates along with soaking water & sugar syrup in a blender. Pulse it to blend everything together until smooth and thick.
- Fry the dates: Fry your blended dates in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add the vanilla essence and lemon juice.
- Keep simmering the mixture stirring occasionally. In 10-15 minutes, the mixture will turn into syrup. Remove from fire when done and allow it to cool down completely.
Pancakes:
So now, onto the pancakes!
- In a separate large mixing bowl for the dry ingredients mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. For preparing the liquid mixture, take a small bowl. Whisk together egg, sugar, milk, oil or melted butter, and then, vanilla.
- Now, it’s time to put everything together. Slowly add the wet ingredient mixture into the dry mixture. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth but only to combine. Be very careful not to overmix your pancake batter or it can make them less fluffy.
- In a large non-stick frying pan or using an electric griddle over medium heat, warm some oil. Grease it lightly with oil or butter. Place ¼ cup of the batter onto a hot and greased pan for each pancake. Let the pancake cook till you see little bubbles on its edges and surface. Test by flipping the pancake, and then, cook on other side for another 1-2 minutes. Use the remaining batter to prepare more pancakes.
- Line the pan cakes, one on top of another and drizzle your homemade date syrup over them.
