Looking for the best every fluffy pancake recipe? Well look no further…I’ve got you covered!
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Every once in a while, I like to make breakfast for dinner. Not only are the meals usually easy to put together, with ingredients we always have on hand, there’s something very comforting when you end your day with a plate of pancakes and eggs instead of beginning it.
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Pancakes may be simple, but we all have different ideas about what makes them delicious.
- Soft and fluffy? Or dense and chewy?
- Plain? Or packed with fruit, chocolate or topped with fresh whipped cream?
- A stack of silver dollar pancakes? Or one giant cake that covers a dinner plate?
I asked my readers to share their go-to recipes, and Emily recommended the Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes found here.
As usual, I made a few changes to the original recipe, in addition to adding the recommended vanilla, as per Emily’s instructions.
Best Ever Fluffy Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour you can also do all all-purpose
- 3-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1-1/4 cup vanilla almond milk any milk would work
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 egg
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- Optional: blueberries chocolate chips, or anything else you can think of!
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, vanilla, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
- Heat a griddle sprayed with non-stick cooking spray over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot. ENJOY!
I was so impressed by just how light and fluffy these babies were! I definitely agree that sifting the flour makes a big difference in the “fluff ratio.”
I added blueberries to about half of the pancake batter, and those were by far my favorite out of the bunch.
On the side, I had somewhere between 1/4 – 1/2 cup Egg Beaters (whatever was left in the carton), which hubby prepared, also mixing in some fresh chives. YUM! And of course, a little ketchup to go on top.
Along with my eggs, I housed four pancakes, drizzled with some light maple syrup, and I enjoyed every.last.bite!
So believe it or not, we actually ate dinner AND finished the dishes all before 6:00. That’s practically unheard of in this house.
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says
I totally allow myself to indulge for bigger occasions. I’ll actually plan it out though, making adjustments in my diet in anticipation (i.e., salad for lunch to save carbs for a big dinner). Looks like you did the same. ;)
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
I love your faucet – it’s pretty! :)
blog is the new black says
I def use my birthday week to splurge! I usually indulge in a Sephora shopping spree during my bday week! :)
ashley@quasichick says
I celebrate Bday week too :) My family thinks I am nuts too :)
Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl says
We celebrate birthday week in our house because my bday, the hubby’s, my mother-in-law’s, and my brother-in-law’s all fall on the same week. I kinda throw my hands up in the air that week, kick back, and enjoy :)
Faith @ lovelyascharged says
Yep, Im definitely the queen of making up reasons to celebrate, be it with pancakes, wine, etc… :)
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Those pancakes look divine! Wish I could make them, but whenever I make pancakes, they flop. :( Haha!!!
Jennie @ Designed to be Fit says
The day ends in Y!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
I absolutely celebrate Birthday Week! :D
Emily says
sooooo glad you liked the pancake recipe :)
AND OH MY GOSH I WANT YOUR KITCHEN! it is turning out AMAZING… and having a sink will definitely be a major plus now, lol
and you are completely allowed to celebrate birthday week, it is all about food and fun :D
Stephanie @cookinfanatic says
I’m definitely with ya on the birthday week! My bday is tomorrow – yay for January birthdays :) There seem to be alot out there!
Great pancake dinner, love the blueberries folded into the pancakes.
Autumn @ Good Eats Girl says
Yay for a complete kitchen! Very exciting!!
And I love breakfast for dinner! YUM!
Jessica Lee says
i could eat pancakes and eggs for EVERY meal.
Courtney says
YES, me too!
Lauren @ Hungry Dancer says
I’m glad you have a kitchen!!! Can’t wait to see the before and after pictures!! Yes on birthday’s and special occasion I lead myself to believe it’s ok to indulge!!
Stefanie @TheNewHealthy says
I definitely indulge more for special occasions–but that’s because it’s a special occasion! <–see? ;)
Lisa @ Healthy Diaries says
Yay! You have a sink now! That’s awesome, I bet you’re so happy :)
Holly says
Those pancakes look so good, sometimes just the ‘simple’ pancake recipes are best :)
That kitchen looks AWESOME!! I cannot wait for the final reveal!
Kelly says
Wait, 4 pancakes isn’t normal? ;)
Courtney says
Hahaha…well, for ME it is. You too? ;)
Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies) says
ahahah i def come up with ridiculous excuses to indulge!… yay for your kitchen- looks great!
Jackie (SeeJacRun) says
I celebrate my Birthday Week too! :) My family definitely thinks I am a weird one, so happy to hear that other people also do the same :) Those pancakes look really good- can’t wait to try them!!!!!
Jess@atasteofconfidence says
I love blueberries in my pancakes:)
I tend to indulge on my birthday, and sometimes on Friday or Saturday.
Alyssa Kuminski says
I always have a birthday week :) Don’t forget about the half birthday too!
I usually indulge on Sundays – Your kitchen is looking awesome! I bet it feels good to have things back in order.
Alyssa Kuminski says
whoa not sure how i forgot to comment on the blueberries…but those look SO delicious and since I just got a pint of blueberries on sale for 99 cents I might have to make those :)
Malika says
Courtney I’m not sure whether you know her or not but you should definitely check out this CAKE BATTER pancake recipe! I tried it last night… Oh my god.. http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/01/25/cake-batter-pancakes/
Courtney says
YES, I did see them! Hoping to make them this weekend. :)
Malika says
Oh yay! I’m sure you’ll LOVE THEM! Can’t wait to see how they turn out! Happy early birthday btw!
CaSaundra says
I love breakfast for dinner..it always hits the spot!
Madeline Duran says
Yay for a complete kitchen! Haha!!!
Annie says
Had saved your recipe and just made these pancakes along with pear and chocolate chips added to the batter. The recipe is a keeper, I’d never eaten pancakes so fluffy!