Pancake Flavors
A fluffy base recipe for homemade pancakes with ideas for flavor variations — from classic blueberry to indulgent chocolate chip or banana nut.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Nonstick skillet or griddle
- Spatula
Ingredients
Pancake Base Batter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
Flavor Variations
- ½ cup blueberries for Blueberry Pancakes
- ½ cup chocolate chips for Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- 1 banana, mashed for Banana Pancakes
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional for spice flavor
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add milk, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth but don’t overmix — a few small lumps are fine.
- Fold in any flavor additions, such as blueberries, chocolate chips, or mashed banana.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges start to dry, then flip and cook until golden on both sides.
- Serve warm with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
You can create endless flavor combinations — try strawberry shortcake, cinnamon roll, or lemon poppy seed pancakes. Adjust sugar based on your toppings.