15 Best Homemade Pancake Recipes

Who doesn’t love pancakes?

Today, I’ve got a list of 20 great, simple, and no-fail pancake recipes that will help you make super fluffy homemade pancakes.

Excited? From tasty oat milk pancakes to fruit pancakes, the list has everything.

So, let’s head towards the list.

1. 3 Ingredient Protein Waffles

These 3-Ingredient Protein Waffles are a quick and nutritious breakfast option, combining cottage cheese, rolled oats, and eggs to create a high-protein meal without the need for protein powder. 

Things You Should Need for this 3 Ingredient Protein Waffles

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 4 large eggs

How To Make 3 Ingredient Protein Waffles:

1. Blend Ingredients: In a high-powered blender, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, and eggs. Blend until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
2. Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
3. Cook Waffles: Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron, spreading it evenly. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the edges, typically 3-5 minutes, depending on your waffle iron.
4. Serve: Carefully remove the waffles and serve immediately with your choice of toppings, such as fresh berries, Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

2. Fluffy Oat Milk Pancakes 

These fluffy oat milk pancakes are dairy-free and easy to make with just six simple ingredients. 

They have a rich, buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with toppings like fresh fruit and maple syrup.

3. Brown Rice Flour Pancakes

Make fluffy pancakes with rice flour instead of traditional wheat flour pancakes. 

This easy-to-follow, simple recipe makes a stack of golden brown Rice Flour Pancakes worth waking up for.

4. Protein Packed Pancakes

These are protein-packed pancakes that bring a healthy, energizing breakfast by combining oats, banana, eggs, and protein powder into an easy high-protein meal.

Things You Should Need for Protein Packed Pancakes

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup egg whites
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1-2 scoops (about 30-60g) vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk of choice (adjust to get your desired batter consistency)

How To Make Protein Packed Pancakes:

Blend Ingredients: Combine the rolled oats, banana, eggs, egg whites, baking powder, cinnamon, protein powder, salt, and milk in a blender. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well mixed.

Prepare Griddle: Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and spray lightly with cooking spray or brush lightly with butter.

Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve: Serve warm with your choice of toppings, such as fresh berries, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

5. EASY VEGAN PANCAKE

This recipe was made in collaboration with Iswari Superfoods; all views are my own.  

Once your family and friends try these vegan pancakes they might be surprised that they are completely egg-free and dairy-free!

6. Buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes are light and fluffy buttermilk hotcakes flavored with pumpkin puree and spices. 

The perfect easy breakfast for the colder weather months!

7. Banana Pancakes

These banana pancakes are light, fluffy, and loaded with plenty of banana flavor. Serve them for breakfast or brunch, and be sure to make extra to save in the freezer!

8. Carrot Cake Pancakes

Carrot cake pancakes make a delicious Easter breakfast option. With all the flavors you know and love from a classic carrot cake but in breakfast form!

9. Apple Pancakes

The thing that brings this recipe full circle is the addition of cinnamon to the batter. 

It’s lightly spiced and perfectly balanced inside one soft and dense apple-topped hotcake.

10. Greek Yogurt Pancakes

These Greek Yogurt Pancakes are a high-protein breakfast option, bringing about around 30 grams of protein per serving.

Things You Should Need For Making Greek Yogurt Pancakes

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: sweetener of choice (e.g., 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup)

How To Make Greek Yogurt Pancakes

1- Prepare the Batter:

• In a blender, add the rolled oats, Greek yogurt, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener if using.
• Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
• Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

2- Cook the Pancakes:

• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
• Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
• Let cook until little bubbles appear at surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
• Flip the pancakes and let cook for additional 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown and done.

3-Serve:

• Serve warm with your choice of toppings like fresh fruits, a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

11. Goldie’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes

The best homemade buttermilk pancake recipe! This is the only pancake recipe you will ever need. 

Tender texture, light and fluffy, and these buttermilk pancakes will melt in your mouth!

12. Chocolate Chip Ricotta Pancakes

Creamy homemade one-bowl ricotta pancakes with chocolate chips. Follow the recipe to make these easy 5-minute chocolate chip ricotta pancakes from scratch!

13. Fluffy Gluten-free American Pancakes

This easy gluten-free pancake mix comes together with a few simple ingredients and makes the best fluffy gluten-free American pancakes every time.

14. BLUEBERRY PROTEIN PANCAKES

These Gluten-Free Blueberry Protein Pancakes are the perfect healthy breakfast to keep you full all morning long. 

This recipe uses simple ingredients and fresh blueberries and contains 20 grams of protein per serving!

15. Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes

Fluffy and flavorful, these Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes are gluten free, grain free, nut free, and allergy-friendly.