Simple and Easy Pancake Recipe

These simple pancakes made from scratch make for a good morning together as a family. This easy recipe can be taught to your children to make by themselves – when they are old enough..

Whether you’re making a slow Saturday morning even sweeter or serving these pancakes for a ‘breakfast for dinner’ meal, they’re always delicious. Food has a way of connecting us, especially when made together and from scratch. I love teaching my kids that spending a few minutes mixing up a big batch of pancake batter is worthwhile – simple, easy, and they can learn alongside you to make these by themselves.

I am happy to share this basic, simple recipe with you.

Simple and easy pancake recipe

Ingredients for these great pancakes

Flour: I use organic, unbleached flour. I buy my flour at Costco – 20 lbs at a time.

Baking powder: I like the Rumford aluminum-free baking powder. You can find it here.

Salt: I simply use the salt I have on hand, either Himalayan pink salt or regular sea salt.

Eggs: Any eggs will do, whether store-bought or pasture-raised. Though of course, the later is better!

Milk: Any “type” of milk will work in this recipe.

Vanilla: I like the delicious flavor and smell it adds to this simple pancake recipe.

pancake with raspberry jam and homemade whipped cream on a white plate

Simply and Easy Pancake Recipe

Make with real ingredients, this pancake recipe is simple enough for kids to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Organic Flour
  • 1 tbsp Aluminum-free baking powder (I like the Rumford baking powder)
  • 1 tbsp milled flaxseed (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 2 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and flaxseeds.
  • Add the eggs and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Do not overmix the pancake batter.
  • Add vanilla to the pancake batter.
  • Heat the pan or skillet for a few minutes.
  • Lightly grease the cooking surface with butter or avocado oil.
  • Pour about 1/4 – 1/3 cup of pancake mix to the heated frying pan or skillet.
  • Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges start to look dry (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook the other side until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes). When the pancake is golden brown on both side, remove it from the pan.
  • Repeat until all the pancake mix is used!
  • Serve with peanut butter, maple syrup, homemade whipped cream, or fruit.
golden brown pancake filled with homemade whipped cream and raspberry jam and drizzled with maple syrup on a white plate

Tips for amazing pancakes

  • It is helpful to pull out all ingredients before starting the recipe – this teaches your kids to make sure they have everything on hand.
  • Don’t overmix the pancake batter. It is ok to see some lumps.
  • Wait for bubbles to form before flipping.
  • Keep finished pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F) while making the rest.
  • I don’t add sugar to my pancakes because we usually top them with maple syrup and sometimes whipped cream. That is sweet enough.
  • I love to add milled flaxseeds to some of my baking recipes. It is a source of Omega-3 and adds a little fiber as well. If it’s not your jam, just leave it out.
  • If you want thinner pancakes (like crepes), add more milk to make the batter more liquid.

Safety Notes when making pancakes with kids

  • Train your kids to ask you before turning on stove burners.
  • Use appropriate heat-safe utensils.
  • Keep the handles of pans inward so they don’t get knocked out.
  • Remind your kids to turn off all burners when the cooking is done.

Suggested Pancake Toppings

Serve your pancakes hot with any of these toppings:

  • Pure maple syrup
  • Fresh fruit
  • Homemake whipped cream
  • Butter
  • Jam or preserves
  • Peanut butter

Makes approximately 10-15 medium pancakes.

pancake with raspberry jam and homemade whipped cream with maple syrup on a white plate

Check out this blog if you want to make your own 2-ingredients whipped cream!

a metal whip and a metal bowl of whipped cream beside a small glass bowl of sugar

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