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20 Epic Pancake Recipes to Spice Up Your Breakfast

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Hamilton chapter.

Pancakes are an incredibly common American breakfast, but we often just have plain old buttermilk pancakes without much variety. There’s a whole world of epic pancakes out there, just waiting to be tried! Venture out and see some for yourself. 

1. Oreo Pancakes

pancakes brownie cookie
Arden Shirley

Oreos taste delicious in practically any dessert…and any breakfast too! 

2. Cranberry Walnut Pancakes

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Sarah Strong

Cranberry and walnuts perfectly contrast each other in this relatively healthy pancake. 

3. Captain Crunch Berry Pancakes

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Nicole Solomon

These pancakes not only contain my favourite cereal but also contain shocking colours that are tons of fun.

4. Animal Pancakes

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Emily Daniel

If you’re looking for a way to make your regular pancake a little cuter, this is the perfect way to do so. With just a few more seconds, eating pancakes suddenly becomes a lot more fun. 

5. Strawberry and Champagne Pancakes

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Caroline Early

Looking to make your pancakes a little classier or just to get a little tipsy? Here’s your solution. 

6. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

pancakes syrup cinnamon roll
Jackie Kuczynski

Cinnamon rolls and pancakes are both delicious and combining them creates for an even better result. 

7. Two Ingredient Banana Pancakes

pancakes strawberry banana
Haley Towne

This is the ultimate healthy pancake, despite still tasting just as delicious as ones with more ingredients. If you feel the need to spice it up a little, add a mixed berry compote. 

8. PB&J Protein Pancakes

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Alyssa Modos

This pancake is the perfect way to mix childhood nostalgia with a protein packed meal. 

9. Pumpkin Oatmeal & White Chocolate Pancakes

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Jayna Goldstein

While these are the perfect pancakes for fall, the white chocolate and pumpkin combination is so tasty that it’s great for any time of the year. 

10. Red Velvet Pancakes

pancakes cream jam
Abigail Wilkins

Perfect for a Valentine’s Day breakfast, these cute red velvet pancakes are sure to warm the heart of whoever eats them. 

11. Scrambled Pancakes

pancakes honey chicken
Kristine Mahan

The pancake version of scrambled eggs, this is something I would never have expected to be so tasty. It’s especially great for kids, since you need to cut their pancakes into bites anyways. 

12. Dutch Apple Pancake

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Danielle Chen

While this kind of pancake isn’t made in the kind of way that we would traditionally imagine it, it tastes just as good. Apples & pancakes together are amazing. 

13. Double Dark Chocolate Reese’s Puff Pancakes

pancakes chocolate cake cake
Amanda Widom

If you love Reese’s even nearly as much as I do, this will definitely be your favourite pancake. Rich in chocolate and peanut butter alike, this pancake is absolutely delectable. 

13. Cinnamon Quinoa Pancakes

pancakes sweet meat
Lily Lou

I love using cinnamon in all of my baking, because it adds such a depth of flavour. This cinnamon quinoa pancake is no exception. 

14. Rainbow Pancakes

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Alyson Kay

Whether you’re celebrating pride or just want to add some colour to your morning, these pancakes will definitely brighten up your day. 

15. Nutella Filled Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

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Christine Kim

Everyone loves Nutella, so it only makes sense to add it to our pancakes. Plus, rumour has it this recipe is the perfect hangover cure. 

16. Lucky Charms Pancakes

pancakes cream cake
Elise Fegler

Everyone just ate the marshmallows out of the Lucky Charms box anyways, so a pancake with just the marshmallows is the perfect nostalgic trip. 

17. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes

pancakes oatmeal pancake
Emma Lally

These pancakes are a healthier twist on regular chocolate chip pancakes. Want the chocolate but also want to cut down on a few calories? These are the pancakes for you. 

18. Strawberry, Banana, and Granola Pancakes

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Jayna Goldstein

My everyday breakfast is a strawberry yogurt parfait with bananas and granola. This takes that perfect breakfast and turns it into pancake form. 

19. Apple Pie Pancakes

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Katherine O’Malley

These epic pancakes definitely fall under the category of sugar, spice, and everything nice. With cinnamon, apples, and brown sugar, these pancakes are everything you could ever ask for. 

20. Banana Nut Pancakes

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Julianne Zech

Another healthy pancake recipe which uses bananas, but with the addition of some nuts to add a little extra protein. This recipe is absolutely delicious with some berries on the side.

There are so many different options for pancakes, allowing you to adjust for exactly your taste. These are all super easy to make and most of them are great for all ages. Please your family, house guests, or just yourself with some delicious pancakes for your next breakfast.