20 Pancake Recipes That Go Beyond the Basic Stack
Pancakes do not have to be the same basic stack every time. These recipes bring new flavor to breakfast and brunch with fluffy classics, sweet toppings, savory twists, and creative ideas worth flipping for. From cozy morning favorites to fun weekend treats, each one gives pancakes a little more personality. Grab the syrup, heat the griddle, and make breakfast feel exciting again.
Brown Butter Pancakes with Maple Caramel Syrup
These brown butter pancakes are irresistibly good, served a salted maple caramel syrup. This simple twist on the classic breakfast favorite takes your pancakes to a whole new level of deliciousness!
Cracker Barrel Pancakes
Enjoy Cracker Barrel’s famous fluffy pancakes from home with this perfect copycat recipe. No need to wait for a table when you can make your own taste just as good!
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
There’s something magical about waking up on a Sunday morning to the aroma of pancakes sizzling on a hot griddle. Add the zesty aroma of lemon zest and the burst of juicy blueberries, and you have a breakfast that takes your taste buds to the next level.
Carrot Cake Pancakes
These carrot cake pancakes are vegan, refined-sugar free, and made with pantry staples – they taste like carrot cake, and they’re perfect for Easter brunch!
Nutella Pancakes
Nutella Pancakes are the perfect treat for any weekend breakfast or brunch. Made with just a handful of pantry ingredients and a few refrigerated ones, these homemade pancakes are tender, fluffy, light and taste like everyone’s favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread!
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Want a protein-packed, fluffy pancake recipe? This cottage cheese pancakes recipe is a deliciously healthy twist on the breakfast classic, perfect for satisfying your morning cravings.
Cranberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes with fresh cranberries and a hint of orange zest are golden brown and crispy on the outside, incredibly fluffy and moist on the inside, and have just the right amount of tart!
Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes
During my recent trip to Maui, I became obsessed with the island’s signature flavors of banana and rich, buttery macadamia nuts. At a little beach shack one morning, I had the most amazing banana-macadamia nut pancakes.
Syrniki (Farmer’s Cheese Pancakes)
Syrniki are fluffy, sweet, and cheesy pancakes from Eastern Europe. Give these bite-sized pancakes a try for breakfast, lunch, or a delicious snack!
Potato Pancakes (Draniki)
This blog post will teach you all about the best potatoes to pick, the best seasonings to add, and, most importantly, how to make sure you end up with crispiest, most delicious Potato Pancakes (Draniki).
Muffin Mix Pancakes
Run out of pancake mix? Want to experiment with more adventurous pancake flavors? Try making your pancakes out of muffin mix! This article will teach you exactly how to use the Muffin Mix in your pantry to make the perfect breakfast feast that the whole family will love.
Caramel Apple Pancakes
TheseCaramel Apple Pancakes are light, fluffy and absolutely delicious! These easy to make pancakes are made with cinnamon shredded apples and served with a rich and gooey caramel apple topping.
Banana Pancakes
Homemade Banana Pancakes made from scratch with mashed ripe banana, walnuts, and buttermilk are what family breakfasts are all about!
Oatmeal Pumpkin Pancakes
Oatmeal pumpkin pancakes are a delicious fall inspired weekend breakfast. They’re made entirely with oat flour for a healthy (gluten-free) start to the day.
Mashed Potato Pancakes
These mashed potato pancakes are absolutely delicious as a savory side or breakfast! Here’s how to make potato pancakes from mashed potatoes.
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Homemade buttermilk Sweet Potato Pancakes are easy to make and make a perfect breakfast on a crisp fall morning when served with warm pure maple syrup.
Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes
These strawberry shortcake pancakes make the classic dessert into a healthy breakfast! Made with oat flour and topped with strawberry sauce and Greek yogurt, they’re a nourishing spin that everyone in our family goes crazy for (and you will too!).
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
This Lemon Poppy Seed Pancake recipe is so light and fluffy, but also has slightly crispy, buttery edges. The poppy seeds give a slight crunch, adding a lovely and unexpected twist to your standard pancake recipe!
Bacon Pancakes with Maple Syrup
These bacon pancakes with maple syrup are the ultimate bacon lovers’ breakfast! Fluffy maple pancakes are baked with a surprise layer of crispy bacon inside, for a sweet and savory treat you’ll love.
Chocolate Pancakes
This chocolate pancakes recipe is a fun breakfast treat! The flavor is rich and chocolaty, but it still works to start the day, or as a snack or dessert. Top with syrup and fresh strawberries or raspberries.
