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The Best Fluffy Pancakes

These pancakes are the epitome of breakfast comfort food – light, fluffy, and delicious. We’ve added a healthy twist with flaxseed and a touch of vanilla and almond extracts to elevate the flavor.
Servings 8
Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Whisk or mixing spoon
  • Spatula
  • Griddle or non-stick skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1-2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • avocado oil spray

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and ground flaxseed.
    A glass mixing bowl filled with dry pancake ingredients and a metal whisk on top, sitting on a wooden surface.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. (If you really like vanilla flavor add 2 tsp of vanilla extract)
    Fluffy Pancake Wet Ingredient Mix. Step 2 of the best fluffy pancake recipe.
  • Pour the wet ingredients and melted butter into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. It’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy, over-mixing can make the pancakes tough. If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk until you reach the desired consistency.
    wet and dry ingredients combined
  • Preheat your griddle or a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with avocado oil spray. The griddle should be hot but not smoking.
  • Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the batter onto the preheated griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
    A pancake cooking in a nonstick skillet, with bubbles forming on the surface, indicating it's ready to flip.
  • Flip and cook for another minute until golden brown.
    A golden-brown pancake cooking in a nonstick skillet, shown after being flipped.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings. We love classic maple syrup and fresh berries, but whipped cream, or even a sprinkle of powdered sugar makes fantastic additions.
    Fluffy Pancake picture with butter and syrup on top

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1075mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 617IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 378mgIron: 4mg
Calories: 477kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Freezer Friendly, Kid Friendly