Six easy pancake variations — fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
1️⃣ Classic Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently (do not overmix).
- Heat a lightly greased pan over medium heat.
- Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Serve warm with syrup.
2️⃣ Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup blueberries
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Whisk milk, egg, vanilla, and butter separately.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Cook on a greased pan over medium heat until golden on both sides.
- Serve with extra berries or syrup.
3️⃣ Chocolate Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk milk, egg, and oil.
- Combine into a smooth batter.
- Cook on a medium-hot pan until fluffy and set.
- Serve with chocolate sauce or whipped cream.
4️⃣ Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Combine mashed bananas, milk, and egg in another bowl.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients together.
- Cook on a greased pan over medium heat.
- Flip when bubbles appear and cook until golden.
- Serve with honey or sliced bananas.
5️⃣ Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats (blended into flour)
- ½ cup protein powder
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix oat flour, protein powder, and baking powder.
- Whisk eggs, yogurt, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine into a thick batter.
- Cook on low–medium heat to prevent burning.
- Flip carefully and cook both sides.
- Serve with peanut butter or fresh fruit.
6️⃣ Vegan Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix almond milk and vinegar; let sit for 2 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add milk mixture, oil, and vanilla.
- Stir gently until just combined.
- Cook on a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Flip when bubbles form; cook until golden.
💡 Pancake Tips
✔ Don’t overmix — lumps are okay
✔ Medium heat gives the best color
✔ Let batter rest 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes