Best Pancakes Recipe (2024)

Best Pancakes are the very best way to start your day

We have the ancient Greeks to thank for the first pancake and ever since then, nearly every country and culture has developed some version of this breakfast favorite. In England, they even have “Pancake Day,” celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent when people often give up eating rich foods (think butter, sugar, eggs) and what better way to be sure those ingredients don’t go to waste than to whip up a batch of delicious pancakes!

What’s in a name? Pancakes may go by many of them–Hot Cakes, Flapjacks, Hoe Cakes, Johnny Cakes…just to name a few–but they all share the fluffy texture and signature slightly sweet taste that we crave. Just as there are many names for pancakes, there are different ways to make them but we think this recipe for Best Pancakes is…well, the best!

These pancakes, with their crispy edges and light-as-air interior, will melt in your mouth. Whether you use honey or pure maple syrup to sweeten them, they will be perfect with Microwave Bacon and a side of Fried Eggs in the Oven or any of your other favorite breakfast items.

Are Best Pancakes Healthy?

The health benefits in Best Pancakes come from the use of whole wheat flour, which contains more iron, calcium, and vitamins than white flour, and from the almond milk (or any plant-based milk you choose), which is higher in heart-healthy unsaturated fats than dairy milk.

Can pancakes be made gluten-free?

They certainly can! There are many substitutes for the whole wheat flour, such as almond flour, coconut flour, or oat flour, as well as many rice flours on the market now. Any of these can easily replace the whole wheat flour in this recipe and your gluten-free pancakes will come out perfectly.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ cups almond milk or another plant-based milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• Cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine

Whisk together dry ingredients, then mix in the wet ingredients until just combined, ensuring not to overmix for tender pancakes.

Cook

Heat your skillet and cook the batter until bubbles form and edges set, then flip to achieve that perfect golden brown.

Serve

Enjoy warm with your choice of healthy toppings like fresh fruit or a touch of maple syrup for a delicious start to your day.

Store

Freeze any leftovers between wax paper and reheat for a quick, satisfying breakfast.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

Serving Suggestions

While the classic pancake breakfast usually comes with eggs and some kind of breakfast meat–bacon or ham or sausage–so many other things pair beautifully with these puffy clouds of deliciousness, including healthier options. I love serving these pancakes with a side of Pomegranate Persimmon Salad or Coconut Milk Quinoa Fruit Salad . And if you want to get some additional vegetables on the table, try these pancakes paired with Roast Pumpkin with Maple Syrup.

And speaking of maple syrup, we all love to drizzle it over pancakes. But other kinds of syrups, such as blueberry or strawberry, are just as good. Fresh fruit is a great topping for pancakes, too. And if you like a sweet and savory combination (and who doesn’t?), try topping your pancakes with crumbled up Million Dollar Bacon.