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Start your morning right with the best easy homemade pancakes recipe — light, fluffy, and made completely from scratch. Whether you’re craving a cozy weekend breakfast or a quick dessert treat, this family-favorite pancake recipe delivers every time.

These pancakes are made with buttermilk but if youd like to add more protein to your routine you can substitute it for plain greek yogurt. (Also see cheater buttermilk in tips below.

*If you do this add ⅛ cup more sugar to the batch as plain greek yogurt can be slightly sour and the kids will notice!

By sharing this fluffy pancake recipe, I’m excited to bring joy and deliciousness to your family’s table.

These moist, light, and fluffy pancakes offer a perfect blend of health and indulgence, tailored to be a kid-friendly favorite.

Whether served with homemade fruit sauce, whipped cream (whipped up super fast with a smart stick hand blender), or a simple syrup drizzle, these pancakes are the ultimate comfort food, offering versatile meal options, from best breakfast ideas to delightful dessert ideas.

Why You’ll Love This Pancake Recipe

Perfect for weekend brunches or busy weekdays.

If you choose to add greek yogurt then the protein pancakes will deliver nourishment and satisfaction, catering to every member of your family.

Ideal for an Easter or Christmas brunch! my favorite part is they bring an aromatic zest with the hint of lemon and splash of vanilla.

Tips for Perfect, Fluffy Pancakes Every Time:

  • If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use the cheater buttermilk recipe: add 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice (use a sturdy lemon juicer like this one!) to 2 cups of full fat milk. Do this at the beginning of your recipe so it has time to “sour”
  • This batter is meant to be on the thicker fluffier side its not runny and takes some finessing to get it on the pan. See video below on tip to get them on the pan!
  • I always reach for my cuisine art smart stick hand blender for whipping the eggs.
    Since this tool has come into my life it has enhanced so many of my dishes! Easy whip cream for dessert or a hot bevy in minutes!
    It has an immersion blender and a whisk attachment plus extras!
    Its fast and only takes a minute or two to make any dish better no need to drag out a big appliance for the same result.
    Its gonna help make these pancakes light and fluffy. #worthit
  • Always fluff, scoop and level your flour into your measuring cup. This will ensure you don’t add too much flour to your recipe.☺️
  • For feeding a big crowd I love to double this recipe and use my large electric griddle.
    This guy ONLY comes out for pancakes and we make sure never to use it on high of heat.
    Always wipe clean once it has cooled so not to disturb the non stick coating.
    Its been my experience that every electric griddle I have ever had is going to have little quirks.
    For example hot spots right by the plug they all have this! Or Sometimes you gotta rotate on the same side to get that perfect golden pancake.🤤
    Once you figure out those little things. You’ll LOVE the fact that you can pump out 8 pancakes at a time! A big griddle makes everything more efficient in pancake world.
  • Aluminum Free baking soda really makes a difference for a better taste profile!
  • Try Using Monkfruit instead of regular refined sugar. Tastes the same and better for you!

Letting pancake batter rest isn’t just a tip—it actually affects fluffiness. The Secret to Better Pancakes? Rest the Batter. 

Essentials you’ll Need:

Discover the Best Ever Pancake Recipe: Perfect Breakfast and Dessert Ideas
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Discover the Best Ever Pancake Recipe: Perfect Breakfast and Dessert Ideas

Recipe by Adrianne ReevesCourse: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy
Servings

20

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

100

kcal

Discover the best ever pancakes—easy, kid-friendly, and perfect for breakfasts or desserts

Things you need

  • Dairy:

  • ½ cup butter melted but not hot

  • 2 cups buttermilk, if using “cheat buttermilk” look at first tip above👆 or sub Greek yogurt here for more protein

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • Butter or oil for cooking

  • Other:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • Rind from 2 lemons (micro plane grater is best here)

  • Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (opt for aluminum free if possible it will truly make a difference in flavour)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 1/2 cups flour

  • ¼ cup sugar (monkfruit preferred)

Directions

  • Whisk dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl: 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon rinds.
  • Whisk wet ingredients: 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 cups buttermilk or yogurt, and 1/2 cup milk.
  • Beat 2 eggs in a measuring cup with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy. (see photo above)
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients with a spatula, gently folding in the eggs without overmixing.(see photo above)
  • Rest the batter for 10 minutes while warming the pan to medium heat.
  • Cook pancakes by spreading butter or oil in the pan, adding ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook for about 5 minutes per side on a griddle set to 300-325°F.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • This batter is meant to be on the thicker fluffier side it’s not runny and takes some finessing to get it on the pan. See video on tip to get them on the pan! These were made with the greek yogurt so even a bit thicker then the original recipe with buttermilk.
  • Keep left overs in a air tight container in the fridge and serve them cold or heat them up in a toaster for a quick on the go breakfast.
  • No buttermilk? No worries! Look at tips section for your “cheat” buttermilk idea that works just fine in a pinch.

Want something for later? Try my banana chocolate chip muffins too!
Got a sweet tooth? These pancakes are just the beginning — you’ve got to try my Sweet Potato Brownies. Fudgy, rich, and secretly veggie-packed!

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