How to Make Fluffy Flax Pancakes

These fluffy pancakes are my kids most requested breakfast every weekend, and I look forward to making them together because they are simple, quick, and always turn out perfect.

A plate of fluffy pancakes served with powder sugar and blueberries.

There’s something so special about slow weekend mornings in the kitchen with my kids. This pancake recipe has become our little morning recipe tradition. It is easy enough for them to help with, and the addition of flaxseed makes it just a little more nourishing without changing the taste. Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet, these pancakes always disappear fast.

They come together with pantry staples and cook beautifully on my Caraway ceramic griddle, which heats evenly and gives the pancakes the perfect golden finish.

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Fluffy Pancake Ingredients

(makes 5-7 pancakes)

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups plain flour

• 2 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 Tbsp sugar

• ½ Tbsp flaxseed

  
  

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups milk

• 1 egg

• 3 Tbsp melted butter

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

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Fluffy Flax Pancakes Instructions:

1. Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and flaxseed.

   
   

2. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

   
   

3. Bring it together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently. I like using an electric hand mixer for a smooth batter, but you can whisk by hand too.

   
   

4. Heat the griddle: Set your griddle to medium heat and melt a little butter on the surface.

   
   

5. Cook the pancakes: Pour the batter onto the griddle in small circles. When bubbles start to form on the surface, flip the pancakes. Add blueberries to some pancakes if you like.

   
   

6. Serve: Remove from the heat, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and enjoy warm.

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Yasi and her daughter pouring fluffy pancake batter onto the Caraway Ceramic Griddle.

Kid Approved Kitchen Tip 🍽️

My kids love helping me stir/pour the batter and choose which pancakes get blueberries. Get your kiddos involved! This recipe is simple, fun, and always a hit.

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These fluffy pancakes are soft, cozy, and perfect for slow mornings at home. With easy ingredients, a touch of flaxseed, and the right griddle, they turn into a breakfast your whole family will love.

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