Give the pre-made pancake mix a break with this fast and made-from-scratch buttermilk pancake recipe that even the most pancake-challenged parents can easily make. Get the little ones in on the fun by letting them help pour the ingredients into the bowl and sprinkle fresh blueberries into the batter. The whole family will be digging into these yummy cakes within 20 minutes. If you want to get fancy, check out our round-up of creative pancakes, and pass the maple syrup!
Buttermilk Pancake Recipe: Ingredients
1 ½ cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions:
1. Get ready by taking out all of your ingredients and placing a griddle or large pan over medium-low heat. You’ll need 2 large bowls, measuring cups, measuring spoons, a whisk, and a large spoon.
2. In bowl number one, pour and mix all your dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
3. In bowl number two, pour and mix all your wet ingredients together (buttermilk, eggs, canola oil, vanilla) and whisk.
4. Pour bowl number two (wet ingredients) into bowl number one (dry ingredients) and mix gently with a large spoon.
5. Butter the griddle or pan and spoon pancake batter onto the pan in little circles. You can even experiment with making shapes (mickey mouse is a popular choice).
6. Cook each side until golden (you’ll see bubbles begin to form when it’s time to flip). Top with butter and maple syrup and enjoy.
Slapjacks, flapjacks, pancakes or hotcakes—whatever you call them, they’re high on everyone’s favorite foods list. And there’s no better time than the start of the school year and the beginning of fall to reward your kiddos with a stack of them on a Saturday morning. Here are Atlanta’s best spots to get a steaming, buttery, syrupy plate of goodness.
Pancake Social in Ponce City Market offers lemon and ricotta pancakes, apple cinnamon pancakes, and banana and oat cakes, but while we like these all, the original buttermilk pancakes take the, well, cake.
That's not the only thing on the menu you're going to want to stuff in your mouth at this family-owned restaurant on the Square, but it's definitely where you need to start.
The Silver Skillet has made 14th Street its home since 1956, and not too much has changed about this classic Atlanta diner since then—especially not the quality of their old fashioned pancakes. Choose your toppings of nuts, whipped cream, raisins, or bananas and keep it classic.
The tiny Crooked Tree Cafe doesn't mess around. They serve delicious pancakes with a side of protein, but you'll realize you've been missing these two things your entire life once you taste the ones they make.
Java Jive is a Virginia-Highlands staple offering mouthwatering pancakes (topped with fresh fruit), plus a seasonally-rotating selection of mini pies that make a whole lot of sense (trust us) for breakfast. And if you're there on a day they offer the avocado scramble, do yourself a solid and go for it.
Buttermilk Kitchen is the kind of place where people don't mind waiting for an hour just for a chance to belly up to a robust brunch menu. Luckily for us parents, our kiddos are early risers, and we can usually beat the crowd by heading out before the rest of the city wakes up. For a dose of deliciousness, get their fried chicken on a buttermilk pancake, topped with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Or, go classic buttermilk with your option of caramelized bananas, whipped cream, or blueberry preserves.
Eat like a hungry soldier in 57th Fighter Group Restaurant, a WWII-themed aviation restaurant right next to the airport runway. 57th Fighter Group offers a fine dining feel in a casual, friendly venue. Their Grand Sunday Champagne Brunch is a buffet-style menu. Eat your heart out through short and tall stacks of pancakes, not to mention their selection of made-to-order bananas foster, omelets, Belgian waffles, smoked salmon, soups, honey thyme chicken, fish, beef, salads, an ice cream sundae station, and more.
O.K. Cafe is old-school. Their food is rich, their plates are hot, and their pancakes are bigger than your face. If you're feeling fancy, you can get blueberry or strawberry stacks, and if you're feeling really healthy, you can get a blueberry, banana, and apple breakfast shake to wash it all down.
Guess what parents? January 5th is National Whipped Cream Day! So, don’t put away those cozy pants and make sure your New Year’s resolution includes indulging in a sweet stack because there’s more reasons than ever to dig into a stack of pancakes at one of our favorite San Diego breakfasts joints this month. We know there are plenty of restaurant chains where you can satisfy that urge for pancakes. However, we’ve found 10 local breakfast spots that add a creative (or healthy) twist to the beloved breakfast item. From strawberries and cream and oreo cookie pancakes to one’s coined Fuzzy Monkey and Tree Hugger, scroll down to find where to stack ’em up.
Breakfast Republic
You’ll flip over the pancake flights at this local eatery. A flight is three pancakes, where you can mix and match flavors. We recommend the Oreo pancake with cookie crumbles and cream. Likewise, try the cinnamon roll pancake or pineapple upside-down pancakes (family favorites). With so many yummy choices, everyone leaves satisfied and full.
Pancakes: three per plate, $9 to $15.50 Hours: daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
In addition to a full menu brunch menu of delicious options, Farmers Table in La Mesa is a kid-friendly spot with some of the best pancakes in town. You can also order them vegan or gluten-free! Plus, feel good about the local organic eggs and other wholesome ingredients.
Pancakes: buttermilk, $6 pm for kids, $9.50 for adults Hours: daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Little eaters can dine on the kids' pancakes that come with the option to add strawberries or bananas. While grown-ups will delight in the Fesas Con Crema pancakes made with strawberry cream and fresh strawberries. Bonus: this eatery uses local food sources such as a family ranch in Ramona that supplies their eggs.
Pancakes: kids, $7; others, $10-$12 Hours: Vary by location
Locations: Pacific Beach, Hillcrest and Liberty Station (coming soon to Mission Valley) Online: figtreeeatery.com
Interested in healthier options? Try the Naked Cafe. First, choose between a basic buttermilk or organic whole grain gluten-free batter for your pancakes. Then, add the toppings of your choice from wild blueberry to toasted coconut and mango with fun names like Fuzzy Monkey and Tree Hugger. Moreover, there are vegan pancakes too. And kids love the buttermilk pancake in the shape of that famous mouse and topped with whipped cream.
Pancakes: kids, $4.5 for one or $11 for three Hours: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Locations: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Point Loma Online: thenakedcafe.com
The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House
Go traditional with a fluffy buttermilk short stack topped with maple syrup and butter. Kids will go crazy for the chocolate chip pancakes served with chocolate chips, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Grown-ups will dig the Dutch pancake which is fluffy and topped with lemon. Whatever you eat, you'll leave with that pancake urge satisfied.
Soar into this AM Eatery that offers three choices of pancake flights. If you love lots of toppings and sweet sauces, then this is your pancake hot spot. In all honesty, the blueberry Danish pancakes and chocolate chip are our faves. Other Snooze creations include vegan bliss pancakes, streusel and pineapple upside-down pancakes. Plus, they have a "pancake of the day." Down these buttermilk wonders in a delightful atmosphere sparked with bright colors to start the day off in good cheer. Want one just for our kiddo, go for the Lil' Pardner's pancake which comes with hashbrowns, fruit, and a choice of drink.
Pancakes: single, $8.75; flight, $10.75 Hours: daily, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
3435 Del Mar Heights Rd. San Diego, Ca 858-703-5300 Online: snoozeeatery.com
La Jolla Village 8861 Villa La Jolla Dr. La Jolla, Ca 858-483-5556
What's a good way to get your half-pint to eat a multi-grain pancake? Easy, just head to Claire's on Cedros. For one thing, kids chow down these pancakes topped with powdered sugar and chocolate chips. Even more, they have: Buttermilk, Multigrain, Lemon Ricotta (seasonal), and Gluten-Free. And if you really love the pancakes, you can buy the pancake mix there too.
Strawberries and bananas... please. Likewise, the blueberries get mixed right into the batter of these big and delicious pancakes that are sized to share. On the other hand, the good old naked pancake is light and fluffy with maple syrup (on the side). Be sure to ask about the seasonal pancake too. The Mission gets busy, so arrive early or be prepared to wait for a table.
Pancakes: $12-$13.50 Hours: daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Locations: Mission Beach, North Park, and SoMa East Village Online: themissionsd.com
Whether you like your flapjacks topped with bananas, pecans, blueberries or even chocolate chips, you'll love these light and fluffy crafted treats. If you're looking for a pancake with a twist, order the northern bacon pancake or cheery option. This pancake house also offers a baked apple pancake that takes an extra 10-20 minutes but is worth the wait! Plus, there are gluten- and peanut-free options too.
Seeking ginormous pancakes? Yep, this is your breakfast joint. This sweet treat is going to do more than please, it's going to wow. The Traditional Soufflé Pancake comes stacked with 2 soufflé pancakes + finished with powdered sugar. They also offer the most decadent blueberry pancakes. For "little shorties" they offer a mini option that arrives much quicker. First head down for breakfast, then go to The New Children's Museum to round out the day.
Pancake: $9-$18 Hours: daily, 24/7
Gaslamp Neighborhood 828 6th Ave. San Diego, Ca 619-702-8410 Online: brians24.com
A grownup take on the classic bomb pop? Sign us up! The ever-popular Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is releasing a new collection called “Ice Cream Truck Flavors,” but much like chasing the truck, you can only get them for a limited time.
Starting July 8, you can find a new flavor each week online and in scoop shops. First up is the Rocket Pop, buttermilk ice cream with a tart and creamy blueberry pineapple swirl. Mango Cheesecake Swirl drops on July 14, followed by Orange Freeze on July 22, High Five Candy Bar on July 29 and Golden Nectar on August 5. The last one is rumored to taste like a chilled summer chai!
If you don’t live near a scoop shop, you can buy the full collection and have it shipped to your house, thanks to the wonders of modern delivery services. It’s a lot less sweaty than running after the ice cream man, too.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams burst onto the scene in 2002 in Columbus, Ohio. Today it’s a Certified B corporation with 58 scoop shops and distribution in top grocery stores across the country. With flavors ranging from Fluffernutter Pie to Sweet Cream Biscuits and Peach Jam, there’s a unique combo for everyone!
—Sarah Shebek
Featured image courtesy of Jen’s Splendid Ice Creams
If you’re not-so patiently waiting for your free short stack from IHOP on National Pancake Day, you’ll have to wait a little longer. With Covid concerns a top priority, the iconic eatery has chosen to postpone its annual giveaway.
This year, IHOP’s National Pancake Day free pancake offer will look a bit different—kind of like just about everything else in 2020/2021. Instead of a one-day deal, IHOP will celebrate with a month-long event.
photo courtesy of Business Wire
Jay Johns, President at IHOP said in a press statement, “At IHOP, our top priority is the safety of our guests and team members.” Johns continued, “Given nothing about this past year has been ordinary—and while we look forward to celebrating National Pancake Day with guests under our blue roof in the future – we recognize it’s not possible to gather millions of our closest family and friends in our restaurants on a single day this year. As a result, we decided to flip National Pancake Day on its head and give our guests an entire month to redeem their free Short Stack with an IOU, while also continuing to put purpose behind our pancakes by giving back to those most in need: our charity partners.”
MyHOP email club members and customers who register for MyHOP by Mar. 31, 2021 will receive an IOU for a free short stack of buttermilk pancake goodness. You can redeem your coupon in IHOP restaurants, on IHOP.com, or through the IHOP mobile app starting Apr. 1, 2021. Use the coupon any day in April for in-restaurant or to-go orders.
Don’t worry if you forget to register for MyHOP. Non-members can get a free short stack in April (limit one per customer) with a $10 or more purchase.
Listen up, home bakers! Two of America’s most iconic and beloved brands will come together in one extra fun line of new products when the Funfetti OREO hits grocery shelves in February. Bringing America’s Favorite Cookie into the baking aisle, each of the five new products feature real OREO cookie pieces for a delicious OREO baking experience.
The new Funfetti OREO baking line-up includes:
Funfetti Vanilla Premium Cake Mix with OREO Cookie Pieces. The cake mix is vanilla creme flavored to give an OREO creme flavor, with OREO cookie pieces included within the mix.
Funfetti Chocolate Premium Cake Mix with OREO Cookie Pieces. The cake mix is a dark cocoa flavor, with OREO cookie pieces included within the mix.
Funfetti Vanilla Flavored Frosting with OREO Cookie Pieces
Funfetti Premium Brownie Mix with OREO Cookie Pieces included in a separate pouch for final decoration
Funfetti Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix with OREO Cookie Pieces included in the mix
“Funfetti fans have been adding OREO cookies to their baked creations for years, and we’re thrilled that we can celebrate those baking mashups with this new portfolio of products,” said Dan Anglemyer, COO of Hometown Food Company. “Funfetti is a celebration of fun, surprise moments and continues to grow in popularity as families spend more time baking together at home. Whether you’re biting into a cupcake with colorful sprinkles or enjoying real OREO cookie pieces on top of a brownie, Funfetti creates delicious, fun moments for the whole family – and we’re excited that Funfetti and OREO will help make more.”
To help celebrate its biggest collaboration ever, Funfetti is hosting a digital baking competition that will be judged by a famous baking duo – Duff Goldman, host of Kids Baking Championship and other Food Network shows and owner of Charm City Cakes, and Matthew Merril, TikTok baking star and former contestant on Kids Baking Championship. Contestants will create their most unique baked goods using the new Funfetti OREO collection, and the winner will receive a one-year supply of Funfetti products or $500 in cash, have their winning recipe featured on PillsburyBaking.com and be able to host an Instagram Live baking demo on @pillsburybaking.
Now through Jan. 26, home bakers have a chance to show off their skills for a chance to be entered in the digital competition. Simply pick your favorite baking partner, submit photos of yourselves and the favorite creation you’ve baked, along with a short description explaining why you and your partner are the perfect pair to bake for Duff and Matthew. Pillsbury Baking will select 10 semifinalist duos, who will be posted on Pillsbury Baking’s website for the public to vote. The three duos who receive the most votes will participate in the digital baking contest in February, and the winner will be announced in March. More details and rules for entry can be found at PillsburyBaking.com.
Funfetti OREO will be available nationwide in February retailing from $1.30 to $4.00. For more information or more baking inspiration, visit PillsburyBaking.com or visit @PillsburyBaking on Facebook and Instagram.
Who doesn’t love a short stack of free pancakes? Well, Denny’s wants to give you some of their famous flapjacks this Christmas Eve and here’s what you need to know.
On Dec. 24, just place an online order for delivery through on dennys.com or the mobile app and use code SANTA to score two buttermilk pancakes on the house. All you have to do is place a minimum order of at least $5 and you can snag the deal, stat.
Whether you’re looking to avoid the kitchen for breakfast or want a special brinner situation the night before Christmas, you can’t go wrong with a pair of pancakes.
With the rising popularity of streaming movies at home, Blue Apron has come to the rescue to take your movie night to the next level.
The meal service is celebrating the launch of Disney and Pixar’s Soul, which starts streaming on Disney+ Dec.25, by sharing four recipes inspired by the movie. Each recipe was designed to get the entire family in the kitchen and boasts flavors that everyone will enjoy.
Certified nutritionists worked to put healthier spins on classic dishes, and to ensure that each recipe featured kid-friendly techniques so they could help with the entire process. From Dec. 21 through Jan. 11, you can snag the recipes for:
Smooth Salmon & Homemade BBQ Sauce with Roasted Vegetables, Romaine & Kale Salad
For a little more fun, you can stream Disney and Pixar’s Soul soundtrack starting Dec. 18 while preparing your meals. Blue Apron will be sharing family-friendly content and cooking videos on their social channels.
To sign up for your own Blue Apron account and to order from this batch of recipes starting the week of Dec. 21, click here.
Choices, choices, choices. When it comes to pancakes, you could go with the classic buttermilk, opt to add blueberries or splurge with nutella. No matter your craving, we searched for the tastiest and easiest pancake recipes around to start your day right. Flip through the gallery and then share your pancake breakfasts with us on Instagram or Facebook by tagging #RedTricycle.
Can this pancake recipe live up to its title of World’s Simplest? With just two ingredients (can you guess what they are?) it’ll be easy for you to find out. Hurry The Food Up blog has the recipe here.
Cupcakes aren’t the only treat where funfetti is appropriate. The food blog Sally’s Baking Addiction claims these pancakes are the sweetest way to wake up in the morning, and we couldn’t agree more. For the entire recipe click here.
By now you’ve realized nutella goes with pretty much anything and pancakes are no exception. As the blog, RecipeTin Eats notes, these aren’t just pancakes with a layer of nutella; they are pancakes STUFFED with nutella. Ready to get your nutella on? Click here for the full how-to.
The food blog Baker By Nature has labeled this recipe, “the recipe of your dreams” and it sure lives up to the hype. Fluffy, packed with blueberries and super easy to make, you’ll be dreaming of these blueberry pancakes all day long. Get the recipe here.
Foreign Cinema restaurant in San Francisco is one of the most popular places to go for weekend brunch in the Bay Area so we were pretty excited to get the co-owners’ (they also happen to be the restaurant’s head chefs and local parents) recipe for lemon pancakes. For the scoop click here.
Cookies meet pancakes. Say it together: YES, FINALLY! The food blog The Minimalist Baker dreamed up this ultimate combo. For a peek at how to make your own stack, click here.
Let the pumpkin have its day in the form of these decadent Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes. The blog, Two Peas and Their Pod has the scoop on the pancakes you’ll want to make this fall. Click here for the how-to.
Breakfast just got a little sweeter. IHOP has joined forces with your favorite cereals to create a colorful pancake and milkshake lineup that is full of flavor. The new offerings incorporate three well known varieties: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries, and Fruity Lucky Charms.
These specialty items are available at IHOP restaurants now until April 12.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milkshake: Vanilla ice cream blended with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and topped with whipped topping, more cereal, and cinnamon sugar
Crunch Berries Milkshake: Vanilla ice cream blended with Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries cereal, drizzled with blue vanilla sparkle sauce, and topped with whipped topping and more cereal
Magic Marshmallow Kids Combo: One buttermilk pancake topped with vanilla sauce, marshmallow cereal, and sweet purple whipped icing, and one scrambled egg, one bacon strip, and one pork sausage link
Berry-tastic Crunch Kids Combo: One buttermilk pancake topped with blue vanilla sparkle sauce, crunchy berry cereal, and whipped topping, and one scrambled egg, one bacon strip, and one pork sausage link
IHOP is also giving parents another big reason to visit. Kids Eat Free is back. Now through April 12, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entrée, every day from 4-10 PM.