I have a problem.

Every time I set foot in an IKEA store, I feel this sudden desire to go crazy and buy every last BESTÅ, every LUFTIG, every AKURUM and LYRIC and BERGSBO and KIVIK. Then I want to rush home, invite over all my friends, and eat KANELSNÄCKA (that would be “cinnamon rolls”) while we assemble my new dream apartment.
Luckily, last month I had an actual, legitimate excuse to do exactly this!

I bought the KIVIK couch, the BESTÅ shelves, and the HEMNES drawers, laid all the pieces out on the empty apartment floor (remember my soccer ball room?), and proceeded to build my dreams. When I was done, I was very proud.
However there was still that KANELSNÄCKA to see about…

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Adapted from Oatmeal Pancakes
- tightly-packed 1 cup dates (140g)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
Blend everything together in a small food processor (scraping the sides down occasionally) for a long time until completely smooth. Transfer to a small plastic bag, making sure to get every last bit out. (Make sure all air is out of bag, then close with a rubber band.) Cut just the very edge off one corner of the bag. Now set in the fridge and make your pancakes:
- 1 cup Bob’s gluten-free flour or spelt or all-purpose flour (130g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp uncut stevia or 3 tbsp pure maple syrup or agave
- just under level 1 cup milk of choice (increase to 1 cup plus 2 tbsp if using stevia version)
- 2 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil (20g)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Only if using the gluten-free flour, add 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl, and stir very well. Whisk together all liquid ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour the dry into wet, and stir to form a batter. (If the batter is too thin, just add a little more flour until you get a pancake-esque batter.) Lightly grease a medium skillet, and place over medium heat. When the pan is hot (see tip below), turn to low and drop one small ladelful into the pan. Immediately take your filling bag and squeeze in a swirl pattern over the pancake. Repeat with other pancakes. Flip pancakes with a spatula when the edges begin to look dry. Allow to cook one minute more, then remove from heat. I piped on my Healthy Cream Cheese frosting, but you can use any favorite frosting. Makes 20-24 pancakes (the size of the ones in the photos). You’ll have a lot of filling left over, but it’s best to make the whole amount for smooth blending. If you have a giant food processor, you might even want to make a double batch. TIP: Test the heat of your skillet by throwing a few drops of water onto the surface. When the water sizzles, the pan is ready for the pancake batter.
Click for: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Nutrition Facts

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This looks fantastic.
I don’t have any dates on hand, could I possibly use the dried figs I’ve been waiting so long to use?
I couldn’t decide between this or your breakfast pizza so I combined the two 🙂 I made the basic pizzert recipe and added cinnamon, stevia, and chocolate chunks (also made using your 3 ingredient chocolate bar recipe). I made the cinnamon swirl using three dates, cinnamon, and as much milk/water needed. I made the pizzert batter and stuck it in the oven for about two minutes to allow it to set. I took it out and swirled the date paste in and put it back in the oven. I topped with it a banana “icing” made from smashed banana, hot water, milk, truvia, vanilla and cinnamon. It was delicious! hhah I’m sorry for the essay, I didn’t realize how long this was
These pancakes look amazing! I love how you made the cinnamon swirl with dates. (best food on earth.)
Pinning these!
Okay, this is TOO weird, Katie!! I have been to Ikea maybe 5 times in the last 10 *years*, and two of those times have been in the last two weeks!! Every time, I am assailed by the scrumptious smell of their cinnamon rolls, and I’ve nearly swooned every time. So I was more than a little surprised to see this post…I think it must be a grand Ikea scheme to make sure there are cinnamon rolls baking at all times in order to entice customers. 😛
I have memories from my childhood of trudging through what seemed at the time an eternally huge store. My memories seemed so real, I was reluctant to give Ikea another try, until just recently. Totally IN LOVE!! My sister, brother and I all agree that we want to decorate much of our homes out of Ikea’s marketplace! 🙂
What is uncut Stevia? Is it powder or the liquid extract?
Here is a chart: https://lett-trim.today/stevia-conversion-chart/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Have I ever been to Ikea? Are you kidding……I love the place! OMG one of my favourite places to go. Thankfully (money wise) my nearest Ikea store is an hour and a half away. But the catalogue and app are the next best thing.
I made these tonight. They were the best pancakes EVER!!! Thanks for another fabulous recipe. Blessings~~angela
These are amazing!!!
Hi Katie! The pancakes look delicious, I have to try them! Just a suggestion, I think it would be nice if you did posts once in awhile on what you ate in a day. I’m always curious about what healthy food bloggers eat and you seem to have a lot of creative ideas.
Yum! I want to make these for breakfast one day! I love the filling with the dates