18 Pancake Recipes for Your Best Breakfasts Ever (2024)

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Pancakes! Who doesn't love pancakes?

There are so many pancake options out there. You know about the classic diner-style pancakes you loved as a kid (and probably still do) and the ever-popular buttermilk pancakes. But have you ever met a carrot cake or a zucchini walnut pancake? Or one big pancake made in a sheet pan?

These 18 pancake recipes will inspire you to branch out from your everyday pancake recipes. Or not maybe stick to a classic—this round-up includes those too. There's no shame in loving a classic.

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  • Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

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    Naturally gluten-free, make these pancakes with old-fashioned rolled oats ground in the food processor.

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  • Buttermilk Pancakes

    These fluffy buttermilk pancakes have crispy edges and a slightly sweet, buttery flavor. The key to making sure they don't end up rubbery is to not overmix the batter. Stir the batter until all ingredients are incorporated and not a second more.

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  • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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    The combination of lemon and ricotta creates bright, rich, pancakes. Beating the egg whites first and then folding them into the batter creates fluffiness.

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  • Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

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    Fresh blueberries are meant to be paired with pancakes. The sweet burst of warm blueberries in each bite never disappoints. To keep the blueberries from turning the batter blue, don't mix them in the batter until it's been poured into the skillet.

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  • Funfetti Pancakes

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    These are the perfect birthday morning pancakes, but really, you can enjoy them any time. Inspired by confetti cake, they're a special way to start any special day.

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  • Buckwheat Pancakes

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    This recipe calls for half buckwheat flour and half all-purpose flour, but you can make it with all naturally gluten-free buckwheat flour if you prefer. Either way, you'll end up with delicious, fluffy pancakes with a rich, warm, earthy flavor.

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  • Banana Pancakes

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    Add mashed overripe bananas right into the pancake batter—making the end product a little sweet from the sugar in the fruit. Buttermilk, cinnamon, and vanilla add even more flavor.

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  • Sheet Pan Buttermilk Pancakes

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    This one giant buttermilk pancake baked on a sheet pan feeds a crowd. The recipe calls for adding raspberries and blueberries, but you can add other fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts.

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  • Sourdough Pancakes

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    These pancakes are the best way to use up excess sourdough starter. It adds a unique and nuanced flavor to these pancakes that otherwise look like regular ol' pancakes. They key to making these pancakes light and fluffy is to whip the egg whites.

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  • Cornmeal Pancakes

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    These pancakes are so simple to throw together because they start with a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. If you want to take a moment to brown the butter, you'll add a bit of richness, but these pancakes are delicious either way.

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  • Zucchini Walnut Pancakes

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    If you love zucchini bread, you'll love these pancakes. Made with shredded zucchini, olive oil, buttermilk, whole grains, and walnuts, they're a toasty, tangy breakfast treat with enough nutrition to keep you full all morning.

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  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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    Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic flavor combination, and it makes perfect sense that together they jazz up pancakes.

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  • Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

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    Call these the "holy grail of fluffy pancakes." They're a mix between an airy soufflé and a traditional pancake, and the combination creates a cloud-like, airy texture. Serve topped with syrup, jam, or lemon curd.

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  • Carrot Cake Pancakes

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    Full of carrot cake-inspiredingredients—grated carrots, chopped raisins, pecans,cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves—these pancakes are almost like eating cake for breakfast.

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  • Homemade Pancake Mix

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    For easy pancakes whenever the mood strikes, this homemade pancake mix delivers perfect pancakes from wholesome ingredients in minutes.

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  • Chocolate Chip Pancakes With Raspberry Sauce

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    The pancakes are a basic buttermilk recipe with mini chocolate chips mixed in. Drizzle or smother the pancakes with an easy sauce made from frozen raspberries.

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  • Gingerbread Pancakes with Caramelized Pears

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    These are super special pancakes, perfect during the holidays but you can make them whenever you want. The pear compote completes the special vibe.

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  • Dutch Baby

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    Also known as a German pancake, you bake a Dutch baby in the oven in a sizzling hot skillet rather than cooking on the stovetop. The sides of the pancake climb up the pan and make a crust while the center remains tender and eggy. Top with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of lemon.

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FAQs

How does Gordon Ramsay make perfect pancakes? ›

Gordon Ramsay's recipe

Whisk the egg whites “*ntil foamy”. MiX all the other ingredients in a second bowl, then fold in the egg whites. Grease a pan with butter and use a medium heat, ladle in the batter to cook until bubbles form (around 5-6 minutes) and then flip and cook for around 2 minutes.

How do restaurants make pancakes so good? ›

Why Pancakes Always Taste Better At A Restaurant
  1. Restaurants use hot griddles that are perfectly-calibrated for quick, even cooking. ...
  2. The batter ingredients remain fridge cold before cooking. ...
  3. Professional cooks don't overwork the batter. ...
  4. Butter usually isn't used during the cooking process.
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How to make Queen Elizabeth pancakes? ›

Beat two eggs with 4 tablespoons of sugar and about one teacup (or 3/4 of a cup) of milk. Add 4 teacups of flour and mix in another teacup of milk "as required" Mix in 3 teaspoons of cream of tartar and 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate soda (baking soda) Fold in 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

What makes fluffier pancakes milk or water? ›

Milk helps make pancakes fluffier than water. Since milk is thicker than water, it creates a thicker batter. Further, if you use whole milk or low fat milk, the fat content helps yield tender, fluffy results.

What is the secret ingredient in fluffy pancakes? ›

Separate your yolk from the egg white then beat to create a fluffy pancake. This is a small step, but it makes a big difference. When working with your egg whites, beat them until they form stiff peaks, then set aside. Add your yolks to the wet ingredients of the batter and when you're ready, fold in the whites.

Why do restaurant pancakes taste better than homemade? ›

Restaurants use better quality ingredients

Restaurants tend to use real, farm-fresh eggs and real milk when making their pancakes, which as you might guess, adds to a richer, higher-quality eating experience.

Why are diner pancakes so much better? ›

While the griddles themselves likely vary from one diner chain to the next, diners are pretty much all working with a waffle iron or griddle that's already piping hot. IHOP, for instance, requires its pans to be heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and uses Crisco instead of butter to grease them, says Grimm.

What is a common mistake beginners make when cooking pancakes? ›

Here are five common mistakes that you're making when cooking fluffy pancakes.
  1. Mistake #1: Using a Spoon or a Fork. ...
  2. Mistake #2: Not Letting Your Batter Rest or Overmixing. ...
  3. Mistake #3: Overmixing Your Batter. ...
  4. Mistake #4: Cooking at the Wrong Temperature. ...
  5. Mistake #5: Flipping Too Often or Too Soon. ...
  6. There you have it!
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Why do IHOP pancakes taste better? ›

While the griddles themselves likely vary from one diner chain to the next, diners are pretty much all working with a waffle iron or griddle that's already hot. IHOP, for instance, requires its pans to be heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and uses Crisco instead of butter to grease it, says Grimm.

What not to do when making pancakes? ›

Don't let the lumps fool you into overmixing!
  1. You ignore the heat during cooking. If you are not using an electric skillet, you must pay attention to the heat when you start cooking the pancakes. ...
  2. You've been using the wrong pan. ...
  3. You flip your pancakes too soon. ...
  4. You don't fully preheat your pan.

Does milk instead of water make pancakes better? ›

1. Use Milk/ Alternative Milk Instead Of Water. Even though the mix may call for water, you can easily substitute that for an alternative milk (I like oat milk). You may have to add a dash more due to the difference in consistency, but it'll taste so much better!

How to make homemade pancakes Paula Deen? ›

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour ¼ cup of pancake batter for each pancake onto the griddle. Cook until the edges start to set and the pancakes are golden-brown underneath.

What makes pancakes fluffy and rise? ›

Pancakes and waffles typically both contain baking soda, which causes them to rise. As soon as the baking soda is combined with the wet ingredients (which contain an acidic ingredient, like often buttermilk), it starts producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause the batter to rise.

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