Find the best pancakes for kids, with easy recipes that range from classic fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes to fruit-filled pancakes, and even savory vegetable pancakes. Get storage and freezing tips, too.
Pancake Recipes for Kids
Pancakes are such an easy breakfast and snack option for kids, especially since the batter is so easy to make. And with a wide range of versatile flavor options, we can choose the ones our kids will love best.
Below, find my best pancake recipes for babies, toddlers, and everyone else in the family. In each recipe you’ll also find more specifics, plus storage information. You can freeze any pancake recipe to quickly reheat on a future day, too.
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Best 2-Ingredient Pancakes
Blend up a fruit or veggie with an egg for the fluffiest, easiest, healthy pancakes for kids. These 2-Ingredient Pancakes use one simple method for all 4 flavors and are a perfect baby pancake or toddler pancake.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
I love all kinds of pancakes, especially for weekend breakfasts or to reheat from leftovers for quick meals, and these Apple-Cinnamon ones are so darn delicious.
Apple Sheet Pan Pancakes
Sheet pan pancakes are both convenient and versatile, and this one has whole grains and delicious apple flavor.
Fresh Apple Pancakes
Combine fresh apples and whole grains for a nutritious breakfast of Apple Pancakes for the whole family.
Fluffy Applesauce Pancakes
The applesauce in this recipe adds a lovely sweet undertone, and you can use either buckwheat flour or whole wheat flour, according to what you prefer.
3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Made with just three ingredients and the fluffiest texture, this banana pancake recipe just might be my favorite.
Favorite Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Serve up a balanced mix of complex carbs and protein with these delicious Banana Oatmeal Pancakes. Bonus: The leftovers reheat so well, and they’re delish with or without maple syrup.
Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes
Whether you’ve simply run out of eggs or are intentionally looking for vegan recipes, these Vegan Banana Pancakes hit all the right notes of deliciousness.
Banana Spinach Pancakes
These sweet Banana Spinach Pancakes are a win when you’re looking to boost nutrition in a favorite breakfast option.
Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes
Using buckwheat flour ensures these are packed with nutrients, and it’s such a versatile flavor that allows you to mix in any add-in your family likes.
Favorite Easter Bunny Pancakes
This Easter Pancake idea is super easy and looks like a bunny in the way you plate the food.
Fluffy Carrot Pancakes (with Yogurt!)
These fluffy Carrot Pancakes with yogurt are high in protein and are a nice source of both a veggie and fruit. They are special enough for a holiday breakfast or brunch because they are super fluffy and taste a little like carrot cake!
Favorite Chocolate Chip Pancakes
In just a few short minutes, you can stir together a nutritious pancake batter and cook them on the stove top, on a griddle, or in the oven as a sheet pan pancake.
Favorite Chocolate Pancakes
Make breakfast much more fun for everyone in the family with these fluffy Chocolate Pancakes. They’re easy to stir together, simple to make in festive shapes (if you want!), and even delicious as leftovers.
Favorite Christmas Pancakes
The batter comes together in a blender, just like making a smoothie, so it’s very easy. The key to the color? Spinach! But no worries, you can’t taste it, and it blends right into the pancake batter.
Quick Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Made with just three simple ingredients, these nutritious Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a healthy breakfast for kids you make in under 10 minutes. They’re loaded with protein and healthy fats—and are also fluffy and delish.
Favorite Funfetti Pancakes
The “Funfetti” part of this recipe comes from the addition of sprinkles at the end of mixing the batter. They add color and fun, and when paired with perfectly fluffy pancakes? Well, that right there is a recipe for a happy breakfast.
Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes
This recipe has been such a fun one to have in the mix, and we love them with fruit and maple syrup for breakfast.
Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes
These are a great way to fuel up in the morning, they are easy to stir together, and they work with just about any diced fruit your family likes.
Mini Pancakes (with Fruit)
They are a perfect size for a baby-led weaning breakfast, they are delicious with a slice of banana in the middle for banana bites (or you can use another sliced fruit), and they are easy to make.
Fluffy Pancake Muffins
Adding pancake batter (and any toppings you want!) to a muffin pan is a quick and easy way to deliver all of the goodness of homemade pancakes and so much less fuss.
Favorite Pumpkin Pancakes
I love these as a way to vary our weekend breakfast, include a veggie in our first meal of the day, and have a festive holiday breakfast option.
Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
I am a huge fan of fluffy pancakes, and using ricotta in the batter is such a wonderful way to achieve that amazing texture. Plus, when you also add lemon, you have the perfect pancakes for spring—or any day where you want a breakfast that’s cozy and also bright and fresh.
Easy Silver Dollar Pancakes
With a simple stir-together method, classic tender texture, and a size perfect for all ages, these are a happy family breakfast to share.
Fluffy Strawberry Pancakes
We have long loved our Yogurt Pancakes as a delicious and filling breakfast option, and this strawberry version—which you can make in a pan or in a sheet pan—is our favorite variation yet.
Favorite Sweet Potato Pancakes
These healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes are made with whole grains, taste naturally sweet, and are a yummy way to pack some veggies into breakfast.
Easy Vegetable Pancakes
With simple ingredients (including frozen veggies!), these Easy Vegetable Pancakes are a simple toddler meal for anytime of the day. They reheat well from leftovers, too, so you can make a batch and serve them whenever you need them!
Favorite Yogurt Pancakes
These pancakes are fluffy and really versatile—you can pick one flavor to make for the whole batch or add in a few pieces to each pancake as you go to make a few different flavors.
Fluffy Zucchini Pancakes
Serve up a dose of vegetables for breakfast with this Zucchini Pancake recipe. It’s a yummy breakfast for kids that you can make and share with the whole family—babies and toddlers on up!
Best Tips for Success
- Serve pancakes with maple syrup, applesauce, yogurt, nut butter, or pureed fruit as desired.
- Make small silver dollar pancakes or larger ones, as you like.
- Let pancakes cool on a wire rack before storing.
- Place onto a heat-safe plate and heat through in the microwave for 15 seconds, or pop into the toaster oven briefly.
- The best egg-replacer for most pancakes is a store-bought option.
- You can replace any milk in a pancake recipe with a dairy-free option.
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