9 Pancake Recipes for Your Best Breakfasts Ever

So many amazing pancake recipes to choose from.

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Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves is a food and beverage writer.
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Updated April 22, 2025
Robin Shreeves
Pancakes

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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 zucchini walnut pancake?

These 9 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.

  • Buttermilk Pancakes

    stack of buttermilk pancakes with blueberries and syrup
    Sally Vargas

    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.

  • Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

    Blueberry Pancakes stacked high with butter and fresh blueberries
    Elise Bauer

    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.

  • Buckwheat Pancakes

    Buckwheat Pancakes
    Elise Bauer

    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.

  • Cornmeal Pancakes

    Jiffy Pancakes topped with syrup and a slab of butter on a plate at a table setting wtih a container of maple syrup, a box of jiffy muffin mix, and a mug of coffee

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    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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  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    Buckeye Pancakes on a Plate with Raspberries and Chocolate Chips

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

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

  • Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

    Stack of Japanese Souffle Pancakes on a Plate Topped with Butter and Maple Syrup

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    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.

  • Homemade Pancake Mix

    Pancakes Using Homemade Pancake Mix
    Alison Bickle

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

  • Gingerbread Pancakes with Caramelized Pears

    Christmas morning pancakes spread on a plate and topped with pears and creme fraiche. Additional pears are in a bowl next to the plate.
    Sarah Fritsche

    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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  • Foolproof Dutch Baby

    Dutch baby pancake topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries in a cast iron skillet

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    Also known as a German pancake, a Dutch baby is baked 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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