How to cook
Classic American pancakes — fluffy, soft, and perfect every time
The most popular pancake variations
🍫 Chocolate
Add chocolate chips to the batter.
🍌 Banana
Mash 1 ripe banana and add it to the batter.
🫐 Blueberry
A classic American breakfast.
🌱 Sugar-free
Suitable for children and dietary nutrition.
Why pancakes don't turn out fluffy
The most common mistakes:
❌ mixing until smooth
❌ old baking powder
❌ batter too
runny ❌ high heat
✔️ Pancakes like to be treated gently.
Why pancakes are the #1 breakfast in the US
Pancakes are a symbol of the American breakfast.
They are prepared at home, ordered in cafes, and served in hotels and chain restaurants.
In the US and Canada, pancakes are popular all year round, but especially:
- on weekends
- on holidays
- in the morning before work or school
Popular searches:
- classic American pancakes
- fluffy pancakes
- pancake recipe
- easy pancakes
However, most people
don't know how to make truly fluffy pancakes, and they end up with flat or rubbery pancakes.
This article solves the problem completely.
What are real American pancakes?
American pancakes differ from crepes in that they are:
- thick and fluffy
- soft on the inside
- cook quickly
- are served in stacks
The recipe is based on:
- milk
- eggs
- flour
- baking powder
- butter
❗ Important: these are not pancakes or thin crepes — they are a separate category.
Pancakes for freezing and meal prep
Pancakes store well:
- in the refrigerator: up to 3 days
- in the freezer: up to 2 months
Reheat:
- in the microwave
- in a frying pan
- in a toaster
This is a huge plus for a quick breakfast on weekdays.
Nutritional value (1 pancake)
- Calories: ~120 kcal
- Protein: ~3 g
- Fat: ~4 g
- Carbohydrates: ~18 g