Pancakes for breakfast? Everyone loves them – kids and adults alike. 😉
We’ve gathered together the best sweet pancake recipes from different cuisines and cultures, from vegan to gluten-free, from dairy-free to eggless, and much more… With toppings ranging from maple syrup to honey, or fruits and berries, nuts and cream, these pancakes are sure to make you drool! Here are 30+ sweet pancake recipes to start your day on a yummy note!
1. Eggless Pancakes
The BEST Eggless Pancakes Recipe! These are perfectly soft and extra fluffy that you won’t believe that these pancakes are made without eggs. Keep reading for tips and tricks to make them perfect every single time.
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2. Gluten-free Banana Pancakes (vegan option)
These gluten-free banana pancakes have a great texture and are totally banana-sweetened. They’re 100% whole grain and dairy-free with a vegan option.
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3. Vegan Banana Chickpea Flour Protein Pancakes
These vegan banana chickpea flour pancakes contains at least 10g of protein per serving without addition of protein powder ! A great filling & satisfying breakfast.
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4. Pancakes with Coconut Filling – Elijao
The thin traditional pancakes made by the East Indian community of Mumbai are different from regular pancakes. But these tasty coconut-filled sweet pancakes (elijao) are a delight to eat!
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5. Easiest Baked Vegan Blueberry Pancake
Easy and FLUFFY baked vegan blueberry pancake. You only need one bowl, an oven-safe tray and the simpliest pantry ingredients.
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6. Pancakes On A Stick
Pancakes on a stick are a fun way to serve up the breakfast classic! You can customize the pancake skewers however you like, but berries and bananas are my favorite. And hey, everything tastes better on sticks, right?
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7. Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
These Apple Oatmeal Pancakes are an utterly delicious seasonal treat. They are fluffy, sweet, filled with fresh apples, and beautiful seasonal flavors. Also, they are wholesome, made with simple ingredients, without refined sugars.
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8. Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes
Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes are light and airy. Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves are a great start to the fall festivities.
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9. Gluten Free Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes – Delicious Pancakes Loaded With Cinnamon Flavors
These vegan buckwheat pancakes are one of those amazing gluten-free pancakes that you can make.
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10. Easy sweet potato pancakes
Delicious sweet potato pancakes. They’re quick and easy, dairy and egg free, use simple ingredients, and they’re pretty healthy too!
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11. Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes
Love cookies? Have that same delicious flavor with these Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes! These fluffy Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes have all the great taste of oatmeal raisin cookies in a flapjack!
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12. Strawberry Pancakes
Cheesecake for breakfast? Why not? These Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes are light, fluffy, and even have a graham cracker topping.
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13. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Packed with lemon flavor, these delicious ricotta pancakes are light and fluffy. They are rich and decadent and yet very easy to make.
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14. Banana and Whole Wheat Sheet Pan Pancakes
Make whole wheat banana pancakes for the whole family without standing over the stove all morning. This sheet pan recipe allows you to bake up the batter and serve everyone fresh pancake at once!
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15. Hotteok Recipe (Sweet Korean Pancakes)
These Hotteok (Sweet Korean Pancakes) are a popular Korean street food made with a super simple yeast dough and filled with an amazing melt-in-your mouth mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.
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16. Cream Cheese Pancakes
Cream Cheese Pancakes put a tasty twist on a traditional breakfast favorite! They have a decadent flavor with a dense yet fluffy texture for a dish that the whole family will love.
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17. Grain-free Protein Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
A melt-in-your-mouth gluten-free, grain-free, and protein-rich pancake recipe. Enjoy stacked for breakfast, brunch, or even as a party treat! Incredibly delicious!
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18. Graham Cracker Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup
Graham cracker squares dipped in pancake batter, cooked golden brown on the griddle, and served with cinnamon maple syrup!
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19. Egg-cellent Cinnamon Pancakes
Looking for a flour-less pancake recipe? Try this recipe for Egg-cellent Cinnamon Pancakes which uses hard boiled eggs instead of flour for this pancake batter!
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20. Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe For A Slumber Party
Sheet pan pancakes are perfect for feeding a large crowd or slumber party. Delicious and simple way to customize each pancake without a hoard of mess and bowls and all pancakes done at the same time!
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21. Almond Flour Pancakes (The Best)
Almond flour’s sweet, nutty taste is perfect for pancakes! These delicious and fluffy pancakes are gluten-free and dairy-free with a keto option. Top with fresh fruit and maple syrup for a delicious breakfast you can feel good about eating.
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22. Pumpkin Pancake Recipe For Fall Brunch
This is a simple pumpkin pancake recipe! Its pumpkin pie meets buttermilk pancakes. Perfect for pumpkin spice latte lovers.
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23. Easy White Chocolate Pistachio Vegan Pancakes
These White Chocolate Pistachio Vegan Pancakes are bursting with gooey white chocolate and crunchy pistachios, require only 9 ingredients and take less than 10 minutes to prepare. So yummy, you’re kids will adore them!
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24. Make-Ahead Pancake Casserole Breakfast
Make-ahead breakfasts are perfect for something simple to cook for your family in the morning. This pancake casserole was a hit for my boys!
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25. Lavender Pancakes With Lavender Honey
These Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey are beautiful, floral, and delicious! Fluffy pancakes with lavender and lemon zest topped with honey infused with more lavender. This recipe will make breakfast delicious and way more interesting!
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26. Apple Pie Pancakes
A spiced apple pancake recipe, topped with syrup poached apples and a spoonfuls of creamy, thick crème fraiche. This is one glorious breakfast!
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27. Rainbow Pancakes
Brighten up your family’s day with these colorful rainbow pancakes! These rainbow stacks are a fun twist on traditional buttermilk pancakes.
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28. Lemon Poppy Seed Sheet Pan Pancakes
Lemon Poppy Seed Sheet Pan Pancakes are super fluffy, healthy sheet pan pancakes made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt!
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29. Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
These fluffy Japanese pancakes are thick, soft, and billowy. Their soft texture on the inside and a golden brown color on the top and bottom makes for a beautiful and delicious pancake breakfast.
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30. Sourdough Pumpkin Pancake Cereal (Best Ever Fall Pancake)
They are tiny, full of fall vibes, and made of pumpkin puree and sourdough discard: Sourdough Pumpkin Pancake Cereal will be all you’ll want for breakfast on a chilly morning!
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31. Pancake Bites Recipe
Everyone will enjoy eating Pancake Bites for breakfast. Kids will especially like being able to dip each mini pancake into their favorite syrup or sauce.
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32. Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes
This brunch treat is a combo of two of my favorites: fluffy buttermilk pancakes and gooey pineapple upside-down cake! Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes are sure to be a hit at your next brunch. No syrup needed, these cakes are delicious on their own!
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How many of these sweet pancake recipes did you try? Leave a comment and let us know.
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Although Sarah has worked in travel for 15 years and specializes in Africa, she loves music, wine, food, and travel. Armed with her Canon, she’s on a mission to photograph food showcasing her East Indian community’s traditional recipes on the blog. And Abby is forever grateful!
