The best pancake recipes
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It's hard to get tired of pancakes, but it's possible—if you're looking for something new, try these recipes. Want to spice up classic pancakes? Add ricotta, buttermilk, or sour cream to the batter. Gluten-free but craving delicious pancakes for breakfast? Use bananas and eggs. Craving cinnamon buns? Make them pancake-style. Whether you're baking for yourself or entertaining, simple pancakes are always a great breakfast treat!

Pancakes without milk

If you're out of milk on Sunday morning, don't panic: delicious pancakes await! These pancakes are so fluffy and delicious that they're indistinguishable from classic milk or kefir pancakes. The secret ingredient is orange juice, which is added to the water. Its light citrus flavor complements the vanilla nicely, and its acidity helps activate the baking soda. Beating egg whites separately will also help make the pancakes fluffy. Fold them into the batter carefully to ensure airiness and prevent premature collapse.
Recipe: Pancakes without milk
Apple and Cinnamon Pancakes

Love the combination of baked apples and cinnamon, but don't have time for pie? Make these fluffy, delicious apple pancakes with fragrant spices, their delightful aroma will quickly wake everyone up on a Sunday morning. Enjoy them with butter, maple syrup, or honey.
Recipe: Apple and Cinnamon Pancakes
Pancake in a slow cooker

Rice isn't the only thing you can cook in a multicooker rice cooker. This recipe lets you effortlessly bake a large, thick pancake, reminiscent of a fluffy Japanese soufflé pancake. Since different multicooker models cook differently, keep an eye on the cooking time and make sure your multicooker doesn't switch to keep warm mode prematurely.
Recipe: Pancake in a rice cooker
Birthday pancakes

In the morning, before it's time for the birthday cake, delight the birthday boy or girl with these festive pancakes, stacking them beautifully, drizzling them with cream cheese frosting (just like the cake!), and topping them with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles. Don't forget to add a candle to the impromptu cake. Colorful sprinkles are also added to the batter. Fry the pancakes over low heat until they're light golden, allowing the bright confetti to be clearly visible.
Recipe: Birthday pancakes
Cream cheese pancakes with strawberry sauce

In 2007, recipe developers at the American restaurant chain IHOP (International House of Pancakes) did the unthinkable: they sliced up an entire cheesecake, added it to pancake batter, and topped the finished stack with strawberry sauce. When you're making 700 million pancakes annually, sometimes you have to mix things up. The new menu item was a huge hit with customers. The only ones out of luck were those watching their weight: one serving contains a whopping 1,100 calories! Our advice: just eat one or two pancakes rather than the entire stack.
Cornmeal pancakes

These tender and fluffy buttermilk pancakes owe their incredible texture to cornmeal and whipped egg whites. The whites are whipped separately and then carefully folded into the batter. The pancakes turn out fluffy and airy. Serve them in a stack, drizzled with maple syrup and garnished with fresh berries. For a more dessert-like, elegant look, dust them lightly with powdered sugar.
Recipe: Cornmeal pancakes
Pancakes with orange confit

Serve fluffy pancakes with whipped butter and orange marmalade, topped with fresh orange slices, for breakfast, and your morning will be bright and sunny, even on a cloudy day! Take a little time to peel the membranes from the orange slices so the tender segments will better blend with the butter. The result will impress everyone.
Recipe: Pancakes with orange confit
The best pancakes with sour milk

Treat your family to delicious, fluffy sour milk pancakes for breakfast. The batter contains baking powder to ensure the pancakes rise well and are fluffy, and baking soda to ensure a nice golden brown on the outside. The sour milk is topped with melted butter. These pancakes are quick to make and will lift your spirits both midweek and on a lazy Sunday morning. Stack the pancakes like a cake, drizzle with natural maple syrup, and enjoy.
Recipe: The best pancakes with sour milk
Oreo Pancakes

These adorable pancakes are perfect not only for breakfast but also as a dessert. They're made in the style of Oreo cookies and feature Oreos, so fans of the sandwich cookie will be thrilled. These chocolate pancakes, filled with cookie pieces, are served stacked, layered with whipped cream, and topped with chocolate sauce.
Recipe: Oreo Pancakes
Multigrain pancakes

Multigrain pancakes can be dense and heavy, but not these: yogurt gives them a light, fluffy texture without adding any fat.
Recipe: Multigrain pancakes
Pancakes (keto diet)

Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast, even if you're on the keto diet. These fluffy, golden pancakes are made with a blend of almond and coconut flours, coconut milk, cream, and eggs. Add ground macadamia nuts, coconut flakes, and lemon zest, and your diet pancakes will be even more delicious and flavorful than traditional pancakes. Sweeten them with erythritol instead of sugar. Fry the pancakes small to ensure they hold together better. Serve warm.
Recipe: Pancakes (keto diet)
Pancake cake with berries

Pancake cakes have long been popular, and this one is made with fluffy pancakes that are even more reminiscent of real cakes. Top them with cream cheese frosting, fresh berry puree, and macerated berries for a delicious breakfast or dessert. Mixing the dry and wet ingredients separately before mixing them together makes the pancakes fluffier and more tender.
Recipe: Pancake cake with berries
Almond Flour Pancakes

These delicious, fluffy pancakes are a great gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat-flour pancakes. Made with almond flour and almond milk, they're incredibly tender, but they can also be tricky to flip. But don't worry! After a lumpy first time, you'll get the hang of it: just wait until they're nice and browned on one side, as described in the step-by-step recipe, before flipping. Serve the pancakes drizzled with maple syrup or your favorite jam.
Recipe: Almond Flour Pancakes
Peach pancakes with topping

Topped with whipped cream and crunchy toasted almonds, these pancakes are a classic summer fruit dessert in a luxurious breakfast form. If you have apricots, plums, or other ripe stone fruits, you can substitute them for the peaches.
Recipe: Peach pancakes with topping
Vegan Banana Pancakes

A ripe banana, often used in vegan recipes, serves double duty here: it replaces eggs and adds a delicious flavor to the pancakes. In this case, the darker the banana, the better! For frying, it's best to use unsalted vegan butter, which gives the pancakes a traditional flavor, but coconut oil will do in a pinch.
Recipe: Vegan Banana Pancakes
Hot Chocolate Pancakes

The secret ingredient in these pancakes is hot chocolate mix, which infuses them with flavor from the inside out. Add it to the batter, and cook the rest with maple syrup to create chocolate syrup. Drizzle it over warm pancakes, top with whipped cream, and enjoy for breakfast or dessert.
Recipe: Hot Chocolate Pancakes
Pancakes with Nutella filling

Make pancakes with a surprise chocolate Nutella filling. The filling will be easier to spread on the dough if you freeze small disks of the chocolate-hazelnut spread beforehand. You can keep extra in the freezer for a quick dessert or breakfast at any time. Place the chocolate disks on the dough, fried on one side, and top them with a similar half-baked pancake, like sandwiches. You can also use peanut butter instead of Nutella for the filling. Stack the pancakes on a plate, cut them, and enjoy.
Recipe: Pancakes with Nutella filling
Lemon blueberry pancakes

Fluffy and tender pancakes with a sweet, citrusy flavor are filled with juicy blueberries and are perfect for both breakfast and dessert. Instead of traditional pancake buttermilk, Ree Drummond decided to mix the batter with unsweetened condensed milk, which she had leftover from another recipe. To help it curdle a bit, she added lemon juice and zest. The citrusy freshness nicely balanced the sweet blueberry flavor, resulting in perfect pancakes in both texture and flavor. Fry these pancakes in butter and serve with natural maple syrup or your favorite topping.
Recipe: Lemon blueberry pancakes
Japanese pancakes

An airy texture is the key to making pancakes. This foolproof recipe guarantees perfect results. What's the secret? Baking powder, of course, but there's another unusual ingredient: cream of tartar. It's part of the baking powder, but adding it separately helps the eggs whip better and maintain their volume. It's a true secret weapon for incredibly fluffy pancakes.
Recipe: Japanese pancakes
American pancakes

This classic recipe is a must-have. These pancakes not only make a great base for toppings, but also make a delicious, slightly sweet breakfast on their own. Serve with scrambled eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit for a versatile breakfast buffet that will please everyone, from picky toddlers to unexpected guests.
Recipe: American pancakes
Vanilla Dutch Pancake (Dutch Baby)

Unlike typical pancakes, which are fried on the stovetop and flipped to cook evenly on both sides, the Dutch Baby Pancake is baked in the oven. Similar to popovers, the Dutch Baby Pancake is a large, fluffy pancake that can be enjoyed any time of day! We recommend dusting it lightly with powdered sugar and fresh berries. Then slice and serve to a crowd of hungry pancake lovers.
Recipe: Airy pancakes
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

If you love pancakes but have a gluten intolerance or simply try to avoid it, try this two-ingredient recipe. Banana and egg pancakes are packed with protein and potassium to keep you energized all morning. You can add oats and cinnamon, or serve them classic with maple syrup.
Recipe: Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Dry mix for quick pancakes

Running out of store-bought pancake mix? Make your own! All you need to do is combine a few dry ingredients and store them in the pantry. When guests come over or you suddenly have a craving for pancakes, all you have to do is add the wet ingredients, and you'll have a batch of fresh pancakes ready in minutes.
Recipe: Dry mix for quick pancakes
Easy Homemade Pancakes

Another classic recipe. These pancakes are soft and fluffy thanks to the sour milk. The acid in it reacts with the baking powder, creating more air bubbles, giving the pancakes a light texture. They're delicious on their own, with various toppings, or even as a side dish. They're a treat anytime: use this recipe whenever you crave something you usually eat for breakfast for dinner.
Recipe: Easy Homemade Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chocolate pancakes deserve a standing ovation. They're delicious and fun, plus they allow you to indulge in chocolate (or anything sweet) for breakfast without guilt or judgment. Chocolate pancakes are the guardian angel we always wanted, without even realizing we had one. There are so many variations: try adding bananas, strawberries, or nuts to the chocolate. You won't regret it!
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Blueberry pancakes with sour milk

Sometimes it's hard to get a child to eat, and pancakes are the perfect solution to this seemingly impossible task. Seriously, the only easy way is to serve kids a sweet breakfast. It's sad, but we've all been there! Start with these blueberry pancakes made with sour milk. Mix them up by adding strawberries, peaches, or mango (the list goes on!), and in no time, kids will be eating with pleasure.
Swedish pancakes

Swedish pancakes are a cross between an American pancake and a crepe. They're thicker than crepes, but not as fluffy or plump as pancakes. They're the perfect middle ground when you're craving something lighter and more delicate. For a wonderful breakfast any time of year, serve them with fresh fruit, drizzled with maple syrup, or dusted with powdered sugar.
Recipe: Swedish pancakes
Pancake "4 flavors" on a baking sheet

Simplify pancake making with this recipe. Not only will you be able to serve a crowd in minutes, but you'll also be able to please everyone with a variety of toppings. For versatile pancakes, choose from your favorite flavors: banana and chocolate chip, for example, or blueberry and strawberry.
Banana pancakes with sour cream

Sour cream plays a vital role in many types of dough. It adds moisture and a rich flavor to the finished product. It can also replace various ingredients, such as buttermilk, as in this recipe. Sour cream in pancakes serves a similar purpose: it activates the baking powder and softens the dough, while adding a subtle flavor.
Recipe: Banana pancakes with sour cream
Airy pancakes with milk

Mastering the art of fluffy pancakes is challenging, but with this recipe, all other methods will seem trivial. Whipped egg whites lift the batter, creating tiny air pockets that ensure maximum fluffiness. Light, airy pancakes are the only ones worth making, as they lift your spirits (just like the egg whites in this recipe) and allow you to enjoy a satisfying breakfast (lunch, or dinner!) without the urge to nap right afterward.
Recipe: Airy pancakes with milk
Cinnamon Pancakes

If you're tired of plain cinnamon rolls (it's hard to believe, but let's pretend for a moment that it's true), try reinventing the wheel with this recipe. These cinnamon swirl pancakes combine everything we love about cinnamon rolls (cinnamon, sugar, melty icing) and pancakes (light, fluffy pancakes), making them the perfect breakfast. Serve them for a special occasion or just for fun; these pancakes are yours to enjoy any way you like.
Recipe: Cinnamon Pancakes
Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

Try these tropical-inspired pancakes. They're inspired by classic pineapple upside-down cake They combine everything you need: the tartness of fruit, the sweetness of maraschino cherries, and the richness of buttery, airy batter. These pancakes are moist and flavorful (and create the island getaway you've been waiting for all summer).
Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes
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