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Our 17 Best Pancake Recipes

Nothing says the weekend like a stack of fluffy pancakes. And with these recipes, breakfast goes from stovetop to tabletop in a flash.
cinnamon-pumpkin pancake recipe

Photo, Roberto Caruso

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.

A stack of pancakes on a white plate with a fork topped with a pat of butter and blueberries getting drizzled with maple syrup, classic buttermilk pancake recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

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.

Our 17 Best Pancake RecipesPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

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Sheet-pan pancakes made with rings of fresh pineapple and coconut for a post on an easy sheet-pan Pina colada pancakes recipe(Photography: Rachelle Beatty)

Banana Bread Pancakes

If you like banana bread, you’ll love these decadent pancakes. Get this banana bread pancakes recipe.

a stack of banana bread pancakes with syrup being drizzled overtopPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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.

Japanese pancakes surrounded by strawberries and blueberriesPhoto, Ashley Capp.

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.

A pan with a Dutch baby filled with eggs and tomato sauce resting on a brown wooden work surface.Dutch baby photos, Erik Putz; Food styling, Ashley Denton; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari; Staub cast iron fry pans: zwilling.com.

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes

Buckwheat gives these hearty, filling pancakes a savoury, earthy flavour. Get our gluten-free buckwheat pancakes recipe.

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Syrup being poured onto gluten free buckwheat pancakesPhoto, Michael Alberstat

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.

Two plates of pancakes on a marble table with a cup of coffee, protein-packed whole wheat pancakes recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

Japanese Bacon Okonomiyaki

Try this amazing, savoury Japanese bacon okonomiyaki recipe with a sweet-soy sauce.

Japanese bacon okonomiyaki on a white platter next to sauce and chopped green onions lemon mayo(Photo: John Cullen)

Corn Griddle Cakes

We like savoury pancakes too, and these corn griddle cakes fit the bill. Get our corn griddle cakes recipe.

Corn griddle cakes on a serving spatula for a post on an easy corn griddle cakes recipe(Photo: Michael Alberstat)

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.

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A stack of pancakes with butter on a plate with a pitcher of flour in the foreground and a pitcher of maple syrup, easy pancake recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

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.

Recipes you can make in a cast-iron skillet: Dutch baby pancakes with roasted plumsPhoto, Erik Putz.

Easy Shrimp Pancakes

Pancakes for dinner? These crispy and savoury shrimp pancakes are sure to please. Get our easy shrimp pancakes recipe.

Cabbage, shrimp and green onion pancakes on a white rectangular serving platter on a bed of Napa cabbage with a dipping bowl of soy sauce and rice vinegar to one side(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

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.

cinnamon-pumpkin pancake recipeCinnamon-pumpkin pancakes.

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.

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a stack of Ricotta-oat-bran pancakes getting drizzled with maple-raspberry sauce. The pancakes are made of ricotta; oat bran; frozen raspberries; maple syrup; ricotta and eggs and are high in protein and fibre(Photo: John Cullen)

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.

The test kitchen voted this one of its favourite ways to use up a glut of juicy peaches - perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch on the porch or on the dock at the cottage. Bring on the java!Photo, Andreas Trauttmansdorff.

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.

Savoury puff pancake with cherry tomato salad in a skillet topped with tomatoes; the pancake is made with butter; red onion; eggs; baby spinach; milk; flour; fresh pepper and gruyere for a post on an easy Dutch baby-style puff savoury puff pancake with tomato Salad recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

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