Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 30 Pancake Recipes You'll Flip For From all-time favorites to ultimate mash-ups, we've got you covered for breakfast, brunch, and beyond. By Frances Kim Frances Kim Frances is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 20, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer Bryan Gardner; Food Stylist Laura Rege; Prop Stylist Paige Hicks Whether you like brunch pancakes, breakfast pancakes, or even if you prefer pancakes for dinner, there's no denying that a stack of hotcakes is a perfect meal. Their fluffy interior, tender golden brown exterior, and ability to absorb a large drizzle of maple syrup and a pat of butter make them irresistible. Our collection of pancake recipes offers something new for every day of the week—whichever you choose, our favorite pancake recipes will help you make many mornings delicious. 7 Mistakes You're Making With Your From-Scratch Pancakes—and How to Avoid Them 01 of 30 Skillet Pancake for Two David Malosh A super airy, crispy-edged delight to share is a great way to start the day. Use blueberries or just about any fruit. View Recipe 02 of 30 Pumpkin Pancakes Sang An Flavored with the warming spices traditionally used in pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread (ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg) and canned pureed pumpkin, these pancakes make a cozy breakfast year-round. Serve with maple syrup. View Recipe 03 of 30 Easy Basic Pancakes Diana Chistruga Our go-to, easiest, most popular, back pocket pancake recipe. When you want to upgrade from the boxed mix, this is the answer. Need we say more? View Recipe 04 of 30 Applesauce Pancakes Marcus Nilsson In this eye-catching stack, homemade pink applesauce and sour cream are layered between fluffy pancakes. Visually striking and delicious! View Recipe 05 of 30 Oven-Baked Blueberry Pancake Ryan Liebe Instead of flipping flapjacks to order, why not bake them all in one go in the oven? The cast-iron skillet makes for a pretty presentation, and you don't have to spend any time at the stove. View Recipe 06 of 30 Cheddar-and-Scallion Savory Pancakes Armando Rafael Sharp white cheddar and scallions keep these buttermilk pancakes firmly on the savory side. Trade syrup for tangy Greek yogurt and crispy bacon. View Recipe 07 of 30 Peanut Butter-Stuffed Pancakes Armando Rafael Your brunch guests will adore cutting into these hearty pancakes' crunchy peanut butter center. The trick is to freeze the peanut butter into disks before sandwiching between the batter. View Recipe 08 of 30 Cottage Cheese Pancakes Rachel Marek Cottage cheese is the secret to these pancakes' airy, featherlight texture. Bonus: our recipe is protein-packed, making it a great way to start the day. View Recipe 09 of 30 Kimchi Pancake With Shrimp Bryan Gardner A mix of all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornstarch, and baking powder is the key to the crisp texture of these savory Korean-style pancakes. You can switch out the shrimp for pork belly or even bacon, but the kimchi is essential. View Recipe 10 of 30 Almond Flour Pancakes Photographer Bryan Gardner; Food Stylist Laura Rege; Prop Stylist Paige Hicks Quick to make and gluten-free, these almond flour flapjacks might become your go-to brunch pancakes. Topped with sliced strawberries is just one way to serve them—blueberries, bacon, or sausage are other possibilities. View Recipe 11 of 30 Ricotta-Cornmeal Pancakes Armando Rafael Fresh ricotta and fine yellow cornmeal are teamed with buttermilk, orange zest, and juice in these sunny, pleasantly toothsome breakfast cakes. They're finished with more ricotta, supremed orange slices, and warm honey. View Recipe 12 of 30 Apple-Cardamom Brown-Butter Dutch Baby Stephen Kent Johnson A cross between a pancake and a popover, a Dutch baby is easy to make (hello, one pan!) and fun to eat. Apples cooked in brown butter amp up the batter here, and the whole thing is finished with cardamom sugar and sour cream. View Recipe 13 of 30 Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes Bryan Gardner The magic behind these flapjacks is a combination of brown rice flour, potato starch, and xantham gum—no gluten in sight! The result is just as rich and delicious as any good pancake. View Recipe 14 of 30 Buckwheat Pancakes John Dolan On its own, buckwheat can be a little too hearty and nutty for a basic pancake recipe. But when paired with all-purpose flour, it becomes a totally different, totally delicious story. View Recipe 15 of 30 Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes Jonathan Lovekin Studded with blueberries and brightened with lemon zest, these crowd-pleasing pancakes deserve a permanent spot on your brunch rotation. The secret to preventing blueberries from sinking in pancake batter? Toss them with flour first. View Recipe 16 of 30 Swedish Pancakes Alpha Smoot Thin and delicate, Swedish pancakes are more like French crepes than American flapjacks. Fresh raspberries and a sprinkling of powdered sugar are the perfect final flourish. View Recipe 17 of 30 Test Kitchen's Favorite Buttermilk Pancakes Armando Rafael Not overmixing the batter is just one of the test kitchen's cardinal rules for making these definitive pancakes. View Recipe 18 of 30 Silver Dollar Pancakes Mini pancakes make a delicious canvas for maple syrup, but they can also do so much more. They lend themselves well to just about any sweet or savory topping: Gruyere cheese and ham; sour cream, smoked salmon, and chives; cream cheese and fruit preserves—the spin-off possibilities are endless! View Recipe 19 of 30 Bacon Pancakes Bacon takes center stage in this sweet-and-savory breakfast—the batter is cooked in bacon fat, and each pancake is topped with a bacon slice. View Recipe 20 of 30 The Fluffiest Pancakes This recipe looks to an unusual ingredient for lightness and height—beaten egg whites. If you're into pancakes that are fluffy and tender, the trick here is to gently work in the egg whites—folding, not stirring—to keep the batter as airy as possible. View Recipe 21 of 30 Pansy Pancakes With Edible Flowers Paola + Murray For a special-occasion brunch, look no further. These pancakes are imprinted with vibrant edible flowers for a beautiful and easy presentation. View Recipe 22 of 30 Carrot, Zucchini, and Leek Fritters Lennart Weibull For hearty, veggie-packed pancake-like fritters, these bundles made of carrots, zucchini, and leeks are bound together with potato starch and fried to crispy perfection. Serve with sour cream for dinner or fried eggs for breakfast. View Recipe 23 of 30 Banana Pancakes Rachel Marek Naturally sweet and fluffy, this recipe comes together in minutes, making it ideal for busy mornings or surprise guests. Plus, they're freeze-friendly, so you can always have a stack or two handy waiting for last-minute cravings. View Recipe 24 of 30 Old-Fashioned Pancakes Yes, you have basic pancakes, quick pancakes, fluffy pancakes, and every spin you can possibly think of—but nothing beats an old-fashioned. This recipe goes back to how pancakes were first made, using regular ingredients like milk and baking powder. It works so well, there's no need to open a box of mix ever again. View Recipe 25 of 30 Martha's Favorite Potato Pancakes Gentl and Hyers It's all about the humble russet potato in this simple latke recipe. Serve them warm with accompaniments like applesauce, sour cream, and caviar. View Recipe 26 of 30 Sweet Potato Pancakes A different take on traditional potato pancakes or latkes—we've kept the frying method (and sour cream to go with them) but refreshed the recipe by trading white potatoes and onions for sweet potatoes and scallions. View Recipe 27 of 30 Vegan Pancakes Mike Krautter No butter or eggs here! Soy milk and safflower oil do the heavy lifting, while a couple tablespoons of turbinado sugar add just the right amount of sweetness. View Recipe 28 of 30 Oatmeal Pancakes With Cinnamon Torn between oatmeal and pancakes for breakfast? Put your hands together! Not only do roll oats make your stack more substantial, but they also impart a wonderful nutty flavor. View Recipe 29 of 30 Crispy Brussels-Sprout Rösti Lennart Weibull This savory, vegetable pancake is made with starchy russet potatoes and earthy Brussels sprouts. For an elegant (and gluten-free!) starter, serve with yogurt, fish roe, and fresh herbs—or go for the casual route and simply top it with eggs to your liking. View Recipe 30 of 30 Heart Pancakes Lisa Hubbard Why not use pancake batter to tell your loved ones how you feel? Piping it into heart shapes makes for a truly festive breakfast. View Recipe Updated by Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit