Whether you’re preparing breakfast for the family or having a pancake party with the kids, there are countless ways to get creative. You can add fruit, like bananas, blueberries, or fresh peaches to your pancakes, or satisfy your sweet tooth by adding Nutella, chocolate chips, or sprinkles. If you prefer more of a traditional pancake, you can’t go wrong with a slab of unsalted butter, a generous drizzle of authentic maple syrup, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Keep reading for an easy and quick pancake recipe that you’ll want to make every weekend.

How to Make Pancakes

All you need to make pancakes at home is a handful of common ingredients and about 10 minutes. There’s a reason this breakfast staple is always so popular!

Nonstick cooking spray2 cups buttermilk (or whole milk)2 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter, divided2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled¼ cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon kosher salt

Pancake Recipes

Now that you know a quick and easy pancake recipe, you can use it to make various seasonal, flavored pancakes, like the delicious pancake varieties below. RELATED: 25 Fast, Healthy (and Delicious!) Breakfast Ideas