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These three easy pancake recipes are perfect for any breakfast lover: a light and fluffy Famous Pancake, Martha Stewart’s simple and classic version, and Ina Garten’s indulgent sour cream pancakes with bananas. Each one guarantees a golden, fluffy stack ready for butter and maple syrup!
💛 Introduction
If there’s one breakfast my kids always get excited about, it’s pancakes! Whether you’re craving something light and cloud-like, classic and cozy, or rich and restaurant-worthy, I’ve got you covered.
Today I’m sharing three amazing pancake recipes — each one tried, tested, and family-approved. You’ll learn:
✔️ The secret to fluffy Famous Pancakes (hint: it’s the egg whites)
✔️ Martha Stewart’s timeless, no-fail pancake recipe
✔️ Ina Garten’s tangy sour cream pancakes with bananas 🍌
Perfect for Sunday brunch, special occasions, or even a quick breakfast-for-dinner.
📖 Table of Contents
Famous Pancakes Recipe
Martha Stewart’s Classic Pancakes
Ina Garten’s Sour Cream Banana Pancakes
Tips for the Best Pancakes
Topping Ideas
WW-Friendly Modifications
Nutritional Info
Author Note
More Breakfast Favorites
Call to Action
⭐ Famous Pancakes Recipe (Fluffy & Light)
Ingredients
2 eggs, separated
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
60g vegetable oil
300g buttermilk
160g plain flour
1 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Mix remaining ingredients in a separate bowl.
Gently fold in egg whites.
Cook in a greased non-stick pan until bubbles form, about 5–6 minutes.
Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
👉 Result: extra fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth pancakes!
⭐ Martha Stewart’s Easy Basic Pancakes (Classic & Versatile)
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup milk
2 tbsp melted butter or oil
1 large egg
Oil for greasing
Toppings: syrup, fruit, whipped cream, jam
Instructions
Whisk dry ingredients.
Mix milk, butter, and egg in a separate bowl.
Combine, leaving a few lumps.
Cook 2–3 tbsp of batter per pancake, flipping after 1–2 minutes.
Keep warm in a 200°F oven until serving.
👉 Result: a simple, reliable pancake recipe that always works!
⭐ Ina Garten’s Sour Cream Pancakes with Bananas (Tangy & Indulgent)
Ingredients
1 ½ cups flour
3 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup + 1 tbsp milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp lemon zest
Butter for frying
2 ripe bananas, diced
Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Whisk dry ingredients.
Mix sour cream, milk, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest separately.
Combine gently.
Fry in butter, adding banana pieces to each pancake.
Flip when golden and serve with syrup.
👉 Result: restaurant-worthy pancakes with tangy richness and banana sweetness!
💡 Tips for the Best Pancakes
Don’t overmix your batter — a few lumps are good.
Use medium heat so they cook through without burning.
Rest the batter for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier results.
🍓 Favorite Pancake Toppings
Fresh fruit (berries, bananas, peaches)
Maple syrup or honey
Whipped cream
Nut butter drizzle
Light dusting of powdered sugar
⚖️ WW-Friendly Modifications
Use nonfat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Swap sugar for a sugar substitute to lower points.
Try light butter spray or nonstick spray instead of full butter.
Skip or reduce the oil in Martha’s recipe and use unsweetened applesauce instead.
📊 Nutritional Info (approx. per pancake, without toppings)
Famous Pancakes: 95 calories | 2 WW points
Martha Stewart’s: 100 calories | 3 WW points
Ina Garten’s: 120 calories | 4 WW points
📝 Author Note
For me, pancakes are a weekend tradition. I usually make a big batch on Sunday, and my kids love stacking them high with fruit and syrup. Personally? I sneak a spoonful of peanut butter between my layers — it’s SO good! 🥜
More Breakfast Favorites
Yogurt Parfait Breakfast Snack
Banana Bread Cookies (6 Ingredients!)
Crustless Veggie Quiche
WW-Friendly Breakfast Burrito
💬 Call to Action
Which pancake team are you on — fluffy Famous, classic Martha, or tangy Ina? 🥞
Try one this weekend and let me know below — or tag me at #KristyCooksWW with your stack pics!