These pancakes are a dream — they are decadent but quick everyday pancakes. Whip them up in just a few minutes and the whole family is happy.

A good friend shared this recipe a few years ago and we have been enjoying these pancakes ever since.

We love to top our pancakes with fruit, but you can also go the traditional route and have syrup and butter if you wish. They are delicious either way.

Making Pancakes Gluten-free

To make the decadent but quick everyday pancakes gluten-free, use a one-to-one or 1:1 gluten-free flour like King Arthur Measure for Measure. You can get it online or in your grocery stores. Costco has even started selling it in five-pound bags. I also use xanthan gum to help the gluten-free pancakes puff up rather than lie flat.

For other amazing breakfast foods, try my Eggo Waffle Copycat Recipe, high-protein pancakes, or baked oatmeal.

Making the Decadent But Quick Everyday Pancakes

In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil or butter, and vanilla. Mix well. I like using a Danish Whisk for a quick and efficient mix.

Next add the flour, starch, sugar, xanthan gum(if needed for gluten-free), baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

Then warm the griddle to 325 or medium-high heat. Rub a small pat of butter across the surface of the heated gridle.

Scoop the batter onto the griddle, but be sure to allow space for the pancakes to spread.

Cook pancakes for four minutes on each side.

When finished, move the pancakes to a wire rack to cool if not eating immediately.

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Decadent But Quick Everyday Pancakes

Delicious pancakes so fast you can make them everyday if you wish

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, gluten free breakfast, pancakes

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 3 Tablespoons butter or oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup flour * see note for gluten free
• 1/4 cup corn starch or tapioca starch
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum *for gluten-free only

Instructions

• Crack the eggs in a large bowl. Beat the eggs until light and frothy.
• Add the milk, oil or butter, and vanilla to the eggs. Whisk thoroughly.
• Add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly until only tiny lumps remain.
• Heat the griddle or pan to 325 or medium-high heat.
• Once the pan is hot, rub a small amount of butter across the surface.
• Scoop portions of batter on the pan into desired pancake size. Cook for four minutes on each side.
• Serve with fruit, syrup and butter as desired.
• Freeze with parchment between layers. Can reheat in the microwave or the toaster as desired.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten free, use a one-to-one gluten-free flour like Measure for Measure flour and add the xanthan gum for best texture. 

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This simple Eggo Waffle copycat recipe is so easy that even young chefs can help prepare the waffles too. They are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. 

One piece of equipment is essential to your success — a Dash waffle maker. There are two sizes: a small one-waffle maker and a large four-waffle maker. Since each waffle takes about four minutes to cook, you will want to choose the appropriate size for your household. I have both and absolutely love the four-waffle maker for ease and efficiency.

Simple Eggo Waffle Copycat Recipe Ingredients

The Waffles can be made with either regular all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour substitute. My personal preference for gluten-free flour is Measure for Measure by King Arthur Flour.

Our home is mostly dairy-free, so we use oat milk in this recipe. Feel free to use whatever milk you prefer at your home. They will all work fine.

Prepare the Simple Eggo Waffle Recipe

First, add the wet ingredients to a bowl and mix well.

Second, add the dry ingredients and mix well.

Third, let the mixture sit for five minutes. This helps the flour to absorb the liquids and thicken.

Spray the waffle maker for the first batch of waffles.

Scoop about three to four tablespoons per well. Spread the dough to the edges and make sure the whole circle is covered.

Close the top and bake for four minutes for waffles that will be frozen for later use.

If you prefer crunchy waffles, and want to eat them immediately, I recommend cooking for five minutes.

Let the waffles cool completely on a wire rack before freezing to use later.

Place cooled waffles into a plastic bag and freeze for future use.

When ready, place waffles in a toaster for 3-4 minutes until they reach the desired crispiness.

Serve as desired — topped with strawberries is my personal favorite way to eat the simple Eggo Waffle copycat recipe.

If you are looking for other breakfast ideas, my high-protein pancakes or baked oatmeal are wonderful additions to a family breakfast menu.

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Simple Eggo Waffle Copycat Recipe

Create amazing waffles at home

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Waffle

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose or gluten free)
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Add all wet ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk together well.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Whisk together until only tiny lumps remain.
• Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
• Place 3-4 Tablespoons in each well of the waffle maker. Bake for 4 minutes if freezing for future use. Bake waffles for 5 minutes if eating immediately. Adjust timing to your preference.
• Cool uneaten waffles on a wire rack. Freeze any leftover waffles for future use. Toast as desired when ready to eat in the future.

Adapted from the Dash baking instructions.

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