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Last Updated: Oct 5, 2023 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Pancake Recipes

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These pancake recipes feature my most well-loved pancakes, from classic buttermilk pancakes to unique gourmet pancakes! I've included some sweet chocolate pancakes, a variety of fruity flapjacks, and even a few international pancake recipes! Each one will make for a breakfast or brunch you won't forget!

Best Pancake Recipes

There's nothing quite like a pancake for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert - and there are so many delicious pancake toppings to choose from! Here's our list of the best pancake recipes, including everything from the classic buttermilk pancake to chocolate, apple, strawberry, and more great flavors!

Best pancake recipes collage image of 4 recipes that we share for an amazing weekend breakfast.
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  • Best Pancake Recipes
  • 1. Chocolate Pancakes
  • 2. Bisquick Pancakes
  • 3. Sheet Pan Pancakes
  • 4. Buttermilk Pancakes
  • 5. Blueberry Pancakes
  • 6. Apple Cider Pancakes
  • 7. Japanese Pancakes
  • 8. Dutch Babies
  • 10. Pancakes Without Eggs
  • 11. Air Fryer Pancakes
  • 12. Dutch Pancakes (Pannenkoek)
  • 13. Aebleskiver (Danish Stuffed Pancakes)
  • 14. Puffed Dutch Pancakes (Poffertjes)
  • 15. Mini Silver Dollar Pancakes
  • 16. Homemade Pancakes
  • 17. Banana Pancakes
  • 18. Nutella Pancakes
  • 19. Strawberry Pancakes
  • 20. Peanut Butter Pancakes
  • 21. Pumpkin Pancakes
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  • Best Pancake Recipes: Bisquick Pancakes (+More Great Pancake Flavors!)
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If you'd rather start with a box of pancake mix, there's no shame in that! Check out my page on how to make pancakes with mix better for tips, tricks, and suggestions!

1. Chocolate Pancakes

These rich chocolate pancakes are made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips for a delicious chocolate flavor. They turn out delightfully fluffy every time, and everyone loves chocolate, so they are always a hit!

Chocolate Pancakes
These chocolate pancakes are every chocolate lover's dream, plus they're just as easy to make as any pancake breakfast! Top these delightfully fluffy, rich, and tasty pancakes with my chocolate ganache syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or whatever you like most! Any way you serve them, your family is sure to love these decadent pancakes!
Check out this recipe
large square side view of the chocolate pancakes with chocolate syrup on dark background.

2. Bisquick Pancakes

If you want pancakes in a jiffy on a busy morning, this classic Bisquick pancake recipe is the way to do it! Thanks to the pre-made baking mix, these pancakes are so easy even kids can make them!

Bisquick Pancakes
These tasty Bisquick pancakes are popular for a great reason - they're easy enough for kids to make on their own, and they always turn out perfectly fluffy and golden! Make the classic Bisquick pancake version, or try Bisquick's ultimate pancake recipe to get your weekend underway!
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Stacked Bisquick pancakes with fork cutting through the stack.

3. Sheet Pan Pancakes

Sheet Pan Pancakes are the perfect way to serve a crowd without having to stand in the kitchen and slave over a griddle or skillet. No more flipping flapjack after flapjack when you can just pop the batter in the oven and slice everyone a square!

Sheet Pan Pancakes
These sheet pan pancakes have the fluffy texture of normal pancakes in half the time, and there's no flipping required! It's the perfect way to serve pancakes to a crowd quickly! This giant pancake slices wonderfully and will make breakfast time even easier!
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Wide image of the plated sheetpan pancakes stacked two squares high.

4. Buttermilk Pancakes

If you want fluffy pancakes just like grandma used to make, buttermilk pancakes are as classic as they get. These golden, delicious pancakes are a weekend family tradition!

Buttermilk Pancakes
If you love perfectly fluffy buttermilk pancakes for breakfast any day of the week, you're in great company and this is my fave recipe! Whether you're feeding a crowd, or enjoying a tall stack of pancakes as a weekend treat, these golden pancakes do not disappoint!
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A stack of perfect fluffy buttermilk pancakes on off white plate.

5. Blueberry Pancakes

One of the most popular flavors, this list would not be complete without blueberry pancakes! The blueberries add just the right amount of fresh, fruity sweetness to these perfectly fluffy pancakes.

Not to mention, my featured homemade blueberry syrup puts Ihop's to shame!

Blueberry Pancakes From Scratch
Delicious blueberry pancakes are the perfect weekend treat! Top with our amazing homemade blueberry syrup for an extra special blueberry breakfast!
Check out this recipe
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6. Apple Cider Pancakes

These delicious spiced pancakes feature all of your favorite fall flavors topped off with incredible fried apples and caramel apple syrup! The smell of fragrant cinnamon and fresh apples will fill your house when you make these incredible gourmet pancakes.

Apple Cider Pancakes
These fluffy, flavorful and addictive Apple Cider Pancakes are the perfect use of any fall apples, but I can't resist making them year-round! Loaded with fragrant apple cider cinnamon deliciousness and topped with melt in your mouth cinnamon fried apples and caramel apple cider syrup, they're an irresistible breakfast treat!!
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Fluffy, delicious aple cider pancakes feature the delightful flavor of apple cider topped with pan fried cinnamon apples and the drizzled with apple cider syrup!

7. Japanese Pancakes

When it comes to pancakes, Japan knew what they were doing when they made these incredibly thick and fluffy pancakes. They take a few more minutes to cook, but the wait is well worth it for a bite of one of these dreamy pancakes.

Thick & Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
These thick, Fluffy Japanese Pancakes are perfectly soft and incredibly airy. With a unique Kewpie mayo twist, these pancakes are a must-try for a luxurious and indulgent breakfast or brunch. Join me in mastering the art of making Japan's famously thick and fluffy pancakes that will become your new favorite morning treat!
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Thick Fluffy Japanese Style Pancakes

8. Dutch Babies

Dutch babies are actually thin German egg pancakes that can be cooked right in your cast-iron skillet. They make a wonderful base for any toppings- you can go sweet or savory!

Better yet, offer up a spread of toppings so everyone can customize their own!

Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
This Dutch baby pancake recipe is a childhood favorite of mine. Dutch babies are German pancakes made in one large cast iron skillet or two to three smaller cast iron skillets. These eggy German pancakes are delicious as a base for adding a wide variety of additional flavors, from sweet to savory!
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Dutch baby pancake recipe after removing from the oven and topping with fresh berries and powdered sugar.

10. Pancakes Without Eggs

If you are out of eggs or have an egg allergy, you'll be happy to know you can still whip up some tender, fluffy flapjacks! These pancakes look and taste just like classic homemade pancakes, you won't notice a thing.

Pancakes Without Eggs
These pancakes without eggs are so fluffy, delicious, and easy to make that you won't even realize that the eggs are missing! They make a fabulous breakfast option whether you have an egg allergy or you simply ran out. Load them up with your favorite pancake toppings like butter, syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit for a sweet treat that the whole family will enjoy!
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11. Air Fryer Pancakes

If you need a few pancakes in a flash, the air fryer is a great tool to make them (mess-free) in minutes! You don't even have to flip them!

Air Fryer Pancakes
These air fryer pancakes are a quick and effortless breakfast that will be on the table and ready to enjoy in a snap! There's no flipping necessary, just add the batter to your air fryer and let it do all of the work! Then load them up with your favorite toppings and breakfast is served!
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12. Dutch Pancakes (Pannenkoek)

These thin Dutch pancakes are perfectly tender and taste wonderful with fresh fruit and whipped cream! They're somewhat of a cross between a crepe and a pancake, and it's delicious!

Dutch Pancakes (Pannenkoek)
Dutch pancakes (pannenkoek) are a delicious breakfast treat that is a cross between a French crepe and an American pancake! They're larger and thinner than your average pancakes and can be customized to be sweet or savory. Top them with your favorite pancake toppings, and you'll have an amazing and unique breakfast that everyone will enjoy!
Check out this recipe
Wide image showing Dutch pancakes (pannenkoek).

13. Aebleskiver (Danish Stuffed Pancakes)

These golden balls of pancake goodness are hollow inside, so you can fill them full of all sorts of goodies! Fruit, jam, chocolate, whipped cream, you name it!

Aebleskiver (Danish Stuffed Pancakes)
Aebleskivers (or ebelskivers) are a traditional Danish stuffed pancake ball that is fried until golden on the outside and tender inside! They require a special pan to make but are so incredibly easy to prepare once you have one (and are definitely worth it!) Fill them with jam, fruit, peanut butter, or anything else you may like for a fun and indulgent breakfast treat!
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Tasty aebelskivers, ebelskivers, or Danish stuffed pancakes are an amazing breakfast treat that can be enjoyed on their own or with your usual pancake toppings.

14. Puffed Dutch Pancakes (Poffertjes)

These round and fluffy Dutch pancakes are fabulous with a dusting of powdered sugar or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as dessert! You can even make them and freeze them for later!

Puffed Dutch Pancakes
Puffed Dutch pancakes (poffertjes) are delightfully fluffy mini pancakes made in a special poffertjes pan. The pan gives them their signature puffy UFO shape! Serve them hot with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and some butter, and you might even prefer them to traditional pancakes!
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Puffed Dutch mini pancakes (poffertjes) are a tasty yeast-based pancake shaped like a UFO and served with butter, powdered sugar, and lemon.

15. Mini Silver Dollar Pancakes

It's just like classic pancakes but cute and more fun to eat! Kids love getting to customize each of their tiny pancakes with different toppings!

Mini Silver Dollar Pancakes
Mini silver dollar pancakes are adorable bite-sized homemade pancakes that are soft and fluffy with crispy edges! They are ready to go in only a few minutes and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch boxes! Stack them up and add your favorite toppings or freeze them for an extra easy breakfast any day of the week!
Check out this recipe
Wide image of mini silver dollar pancakes.

16. Homemade Pancakes

My go-to recipe for made-from-scratch pancakes that never disappoints. This is a recipe you'll want to save and make over and over again!

Homemade Pancakes
Homemade pancakes are a fluffy, light, and amazingly delicious breakfast treat that your whole family will enjoy! They are easy to make and can be smothered in all of your favorite toppings. Plus, they can be kept in the fridge for a quick breakfast any day of the week!
Check out this recipe
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17. Banana Pancakes

Banana pancakes are a fun twist on your classic pancakes topped with bananas. Instead of a few banana slices adorning the top of your pancakes, the yummy banana flavor is baked right in! It's one of my all-time favorite banana recipes!

Banana Pancakes
Quick and easy homemade banana pancakes made from scratch. A fun twist on ordinary pancakes.
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Banana Pancakes

18. Nutella Pancakes

These easy Nutella pancakes are always a hit with kids and adults alike. The Nutella is added to the batter to get that delicious chocolatey hazelnut flavor that everyone knows and loves.

Easy Nutella Pancakes - Scarlati Family Kitchen
These quick and easy Nutella pancakes are great to make at home. The batter has Nutella mixed inside for a great breakfast or brunch!
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Easy Nutella Pancakes - Scarlati Family Kitchen

19. Strawberry Pancakes

Another fruity favorite is strawberry pancakes! Chunks of fresh strawberries are scattered throughout these fluffy vanilla pancakes.
They are always a family favorite and such a treat to eat!

Fluffy Strawberry Pancakes
This is an easy no-fail vanilla pancake recipe studded with sweet fresh strawberries
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Fluffy Strawberry Pancakes

20. Peanut Butter Pancakes

I grew up putting peanut butter on pancakes, but what about peanut butter in pancakes!? These pancakes are so easy to make, and the combination of peanut butter and maple syrup is almost better than peanut butter and jelly!

Peanut Butter Pancakes
Wondering how to make peanut butter pancakes? These morning treats are one of my husband’s specialties. It’s not unusual for him to wake me with those hot-from-the griddle cakes! —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
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Peanut Butter Pancakes

21. Pumpkin Pancakes

Another fall favorite pumpkin recipe, pumpkin pancakes will satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings. These fluffy pancakes feature cinnamon, fresh or canned pumpkin, and brown sugar.

They are a fantastic breakfast during cold fall mornings, but you can (and should) enjoy them any time of year!

Pumpkin Pancakes
These pumpkin pancakes, flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and allspice, can be made with fresh or canned pumpkin for the perfect fall breakfast.
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Pumpkin Pancakes

Whether you're looking for a classic pancake or something a little more adventurous, there's an amazing pancake recipe here for everyone! So go ahead and treat yourself to one of these delicious pancakes today!

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Best Pancake Recipes: Bisquick Pancakes (+More Great Pancake Flavors!)

These pancake recipes feature my most well-loved pancakes, from classic buttermilk pancakes to unique gourmet pancakes! I've included some sweet chocolate pancakes, a variety of fruity flapjacks, and even a few international pancake recipes! Each one will make for a breakfast or brunch you won't forget!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

Classic Pancakes

  • 2 cups Bisquick
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs

Ultimate Pancake (additions)

  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla paste)

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, or your griddle to 350°F (175°C) and coat with melted butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine either just the base ingredients for the 'classic' Bisquick pancakes, including Bisquick baking mix, milk, and large eggs.
  • If desired, add the optional ingredients for the 'ultimate' Bisquick pancakes, including sugar, baking powder, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract or paste.
  • Stir until combined, and lumps in pancake batter are totally OK. Portion out the batter into your heated skillet or onto your griddle in scant ¼ cup portions.
  • Cook on the first side for 30 seconds to a minute, until the surface bubbles have popped and the edges are dry enough to get your spatula under. Flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Remove from your skillet or griddle when done and repeat as needed.

Notes

*Nutrition information is for the 'ultimate' pancakes only, without butter, syrups, spreads, or toppings.
  • For thinner pancakes, increase the milk amount to 1 ½ cups.
  • I like a bit more vanilla in my pancakes. You can easily add up to ½ tablespoon.
  • Try adding maple syrup instead of vegetable oil. Use 1 tablespoon syrup and omit the vanilla extract.
  • Pancakes are best when served with slightly warmed syrup. Portion your syrup into a microwave-safe carafe or jar and heat in 30-second increments until warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg (18%) | Sodium: 474mg (21%) | Potassium: 247mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 162mg (16%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course Breakfast Recipes, Pancakes
Cuisine American
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