Our 17 Best Pancake Recipes
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Whether you're thinking about weekend brunch or the ultimate breakfast-for-dinner treat, who doesn't love a towering stack of pancakes dripping with maple syrup? From fluffy buttermilk pancakes to cinnamon-pumpkin cakes or protein-packed whole-wheat rounds, we've rounded up some of our best pancake recipes. But, the real question is, which ones are you going to make?
Classic Buttermilk Pancakes
All out of buttermilk? Here are five easy buttermilk substitutes. You can reduce or omit the sugar in this recipe if desired. Get our buttermilk pancake recipe.
Buttermilk And Oat Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes get a healthy makeover with the addition of oats and whole-wheat flour. Get our buttermilk and oat pancakes recipe.
Piña Colada Sheet-Pan Pancakes
"You can make these as individual pancakes if you don’t mind the extra work, but this easier sheet-pan version makes our busy hearts happy." Get Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer's piña colada sheet-pan pancakes recipe.
Banana Bread Pancakes
If you like banana bread, you’ll love these decadent pancakes. Get this banana bread pancakes recipe.
Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
These fluffy pancakes wiggle and jiggle on your plate and are a delight first thing in the morning! Get our fluffy Japanese pancake recipe.
Weeknight Dutch Baby
A Dutch baby—a crunchy-edged pancake that rises dramatically in the oven as it bakes—is a high-reward, low-effort dish. Often served with fresh berries and whipped cream at weekend brunch, it has so much potential for a busy weeknight dinner, too. – Julie Van Rosendaal. Get our savoury Dutch baby recipe.
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes
Buckwheat gives these hearty, filling pancakes a savoury, earthy flavour. Get our gluten-free buckwheat pancakes recipe.
Cottage Cheese Whole-Wheat Pancakes
The secret? Cottage cheese. It adds lightness and protein to these low-sugar, whole wheat pancakes. Get our cottage cheese whole wheat pancakes recipe.
Japanese Bacon Okonomiyaki
Try this amazing, savoury Japanese bacon okonomiyaki recipe with a sweet-soy sauce.
Corn Griddle Cakes
We like savoury pancakes too, and these corn griddle cakes fit the bill. Get our corn griddle cakes recipe.
Easiest Pancakes
Nothing says the weekend like a stack of fluffy pancakes! And our all-purpose homemade baking mix speeds up the prep time, taking breakfast from stovetop to tabletop in a flash. Get our easiest pancake recipe.
Sweet Dutch Baby Pancakes
These puffy pancakes have many names including bismarcks and Dutch Puffs. In every case, a simple batter poured into a hot pan creates instant, unforgettable magic. Get our sweet Dutch baby pancake recipe.
Easy Shrimp Pancakes
Pancakes for dinner? These crispy and savoury shrimp pancakes are sure to please. Get our easy shrimp pancakes recipe.
Pumpkin Pancakes
These are the perfect way to make use of leftover pumpkin purée; mix in some pumpkin-pie spice too if you really want to lean into the fall vibes. Get our pumpkin pancakes recipe.
Ricotta-Oat-Bran Pancakes With Maple-Raspberry Sauce
These pancakes are packed with protein and nutritious oat bran. To top it off, drizzle with sweet raspberry sauce. Get our ricotta-oat-bran pancake with maple-raspberry sauce recipe.
Peach And Poppyseed Sour Cream Pancakes
The test kitchen voted this one of its favourite ways to use up lots of juicy peaches—perfect for a lazy morning. Bring on the coffee! Get our peach and poppyseed sour cream pancake recipe.
Savoury Puff Pancake With Cherry Tomato Salad
Reminiscent of a traditional Dutch pancake, this savoury version is served with a cherry tomato salad, (and it's ready in a half hour!). Get our savoury puff pancake with cherry tomato salad recipe.
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