21 Pancake Recipes to Help Kids Start Their Day the Happy Way
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Nothing says "Saturday morning" — or #NationalPancakeDay — like a plate of pancakes and family time, but who says that should be limited to the weekend? We've rounded up 21 delicious pancake recipes you can work into your breakfast rotation to start every day with a sticky syrup smile.
Read through to pick your family's new favorite short stack — there's something here for every pancake lover, big and small.
One-Bowl Buttermilk Pancakes
These may just be the easiest, most classic pancakes ever, and the best part is you only have to get one bowl dirty!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Roll in the Fall pumpkin season with these pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes!
Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes
The sour cream in these blueberry pancakes makes for a moist and fluffy short stack.
Heart Beet Pancakes
These pancakes are made with bright beet juice, which not only adds a healthy kick (that with syrup won't be very noticeable), but turns them pink, for added fun!
Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
Perfect before a day of pumpkin picking — or school! — these apple oatmeal pancakes have pieces of real apple buried inside.
Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Not only are banana chocolate chip pancakes a classic recipe, but these are gluten-free for sensitive bellies, and vegan for special diets.
Nutella Stuffed Pancakes
No, your eyes do not deceive you — these pancakes are definitely stuffed with Nutella.
Caramel Apple Pancakes
The only thing that could be better than a caramel apple on a stick is a short stack of caramel apple pancakes!
S'mores Pancakes
Who doesn't love s'mores? Exactly — everyone loves s'mores, so these s'mores pancakes should make for quite the treat!
Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes
Light and citrusy, these lemon poppyseed pancakes include a special syrup recipe to make these even sweeter.
Eggnog Pancakes
Before you know it, the dairy shelves will be stocked with eggnog, so take advantage of the glorious eggnog window with these pancakes.
Apple Pie Pancake Rolls
Roll 'em up! These apple pie pancakes are rolled up and stuffed with delicious apples.
Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
Feel less guilty about feeding them something sweet for breakfast by including whole grains in the rotation. These banana flax pancakes use whole wheat flour and are stuffed and topped with delicious fruit.
Honey and Vanilla Brown Rice Flour Pancakes
These honey and vanilla pancakes are made with brown rice flour and can be made in batches to freeze for a quick breakfast on another morning.
Honey Nut Granola Pancakes
They'll barely need syrup with these crunchy honey nut granola pancakes.
Peaches and Cream Mini Pancakes
Topped with fresh peaches and cream, these mini pancakes may be small, but they pack big flavor!
Whole Wheat Pancakes With Honey Sweetened Strawberry Syrup
Travel off the maple syrup route with these whole wheat pancakes that include a recipe for honey-sweetened strawberry syrup.
Zucchini Pancakes
These zucchini pancakes are a sneaky way to get some greens in their meals!
Coconut Krispie Chocolate Pancakes
These chocolate pancakes feature a crunchy surprise: Rice Krispies!
Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes
These peanut butter cup pancakes are the ultimate special occasion treat, be it a birthday morning, a holiday, or just an important day in your kiddo's life. They're more like dessert than breakfast, but the best things in life are sweet.