When my daughters were little, our weekends were filled with the delightful aroma of homemade pancakes. Among the many recipes I’ve tried, the banana, blueberry, and strawberry pancakes quickly became their favorites. Here are five fruity pancake recipes that have brought joy to our family breakfasts, each with a gluten-free option to ensure everyone can enjoy these delicious treats.
1. Famous Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pancake mix (gluten-free optional)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk or heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, mashed banana, egg, milk (or heavy whipping cream), and vanilla extract.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve warm with warm syrup and your favorite toppings.
2. Strawberry Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pancake mix (gluten-free optional)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk or heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, smashed
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the pancake mix, egg, milk (or heavy whipping cream), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the mashed strawberries.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve with sliced strawberries and a drizzle of your favorite syrup.
3. Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pancake mix (gluten-free optional)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk or heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, egg, milk (or heavy whipping cream), and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve with extra blueberries, syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.
4. Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pancake mix (gluten-free optional)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk or heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup grated apple
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the pancake mix, egg, milk (or heavy whipping cream), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the grated apple and ground cinnamon.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve with warm apple slices, your favorite pancake syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
5. Peach Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pancake mix (gluten-free optional)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk or heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup smashed peaches (fresh or canned)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, egg, milk (or heavy whipping cream), and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve with extra peach slices, syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips for Perfect Pancakes
- Use fresh fruit: Fresh fruit will give your pancakes the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing can make pancakes tough. Stir until just combined.
- Cook on medium heat: This ensures pancakes cook evenly without burning.
Enjoy your fruity pancake creations and have a delightful breakfast!