Campfire Griddle Coconut Pineapple Pancakes with Toasted Macadamia

Set a cast-iron griddle or skillet over the campfire grate (or a medium camp stove) and let it come to a steady, even heat.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the griddle
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into small rings or chunks
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut, toasted
• 1/3 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped and toasted
• Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

1. Set a cast-iron griddle or skillet over the campfire grate (or a medium camp stove) and let it come to a steady, even heat.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. In a second bowl, whisk the coconut milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla until smooth, then fold into the dry ingredients just until combined — lumps are fine.
4. Rub the hot griddle with a little butter. Lay the pineapple rings down first and char for 1–2 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
5. Pour scant 1/4-cup pools of batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
6. Stack the pancakes, tuck the charred pineapple between the layers, and scatter with toasted coconut and macadamia nuts.
7. Finish with a generous pour of warm maple syrup and serve straight from the fire.
8. There is something about pancakes cooked over an open flame on a cool camping morning that no kitchen can quite replicate. This tropical spin trades the usual buttermilk for creamy coconut milk and leans into island flavors — caramelized pineapple, buttery macadamias and toasted coconut — turning a simple griddle breakfast into a vacation on a plate. It travels well too: mix the dry ingredients at home, and all you need at the campsite is a can of coconut milk, an egg and a hot skillet.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 470 kcal
• Protein: 9g
• Fat: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 56g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 540mg