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Flour, eggs, and milk are all you need to whip up these delicious Easy Pancakes. They’re incredibly fluffy, super soft, and surprisingly low in calories since they don’t require any oil or butter! Wondering where the trick is? There isn’t one—just pure pancake magic.
These 3-ingredient Easy Pancakes have become our weekend ritual. They’re so light and fluffy, you’ll never feel weighed down after enjoying them. Perfect for any sweet tooth who’s watching their calories!
What Sets Easy Pancakes Apart?
With so many pancake recipes online, it’s hard to find one that is quick and easy, and guarantees you perfectly fluffy pancakes every time. We have awesome pancake recipes of our own, like our Buttermilk Pancakes and our The BEST Fluffy Pancakes. While they are delicious, they aren’t exactly quick.
Most pancake recipes you’ll find online consist of more than eight steps and a million different ingredients, making the preparation stage unnecessarily stressful. There’s no need for that, especially when you’re in a rush to feed teenagers or young kids. They don’t care about vanilla extract, buttermilk, or chilling batters. They just want pancakes… YESTERDAY. During the school holidays, these Easy Pancakes are my go-to. They’re ready, steaming hot, and on the table before my kids even realize it.
Quick and Easy Pancakes: Key Ingredients
The secret to these Easy Pancakes lies in their simple yet powerful ingredients. Each one brings something unique to the table, creating a fluffy, delicious pancake that’s sure to impress. Let’s dive into what makes this recipe truly exceptional.
- Flour: Choose high-quality all-purpose flour for the best results. Opt for unbleached flour to retain more nutrients and flavor. When measuring, be sure to spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife to avoid over-packing, which can lead to dense pancakes.
- Milk: Use fresh, whole milk for a richer, creamier texture. If you’re looking for a lighter option, low-fat or skim milk will work just fine. For a dairy-free alternative, try almond milk or oat milk—they add a unique flavor twist while keeping the pancakes soft and fluffy.
- Eggs: Always use fresh, large eggs. The fresher the eggs, the better the pancakes will turn out. Look for eggs with a bright orange yolk, which indicates high-quality and freshness. Room temperature eggs mix more easily into the batter, creating a smoother consistency.
*Note: Please see Recipe Card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Making Perfect Easy Pancakes: Step-By-Step Guide
Ready to whip up some delicious and fluffy Easy Pancakes? Follow these simple steps with images to guide you through the process. You’ll achieve perfectly fluffy pancakes using just three main ingredients: flour, eggs, and milk. It’s an effortless recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
- Whisk the eggs and milk together to combine. Add in the flour, and beat until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Add in any optional add-ins you like, such as fresh fruits, cinnamon, yoghurt, or chocolate chips here.
- Heat a nonstick pan over low-medium heat with cooking oil spray. Wipe over excess; pour the batter per pancake. Cook pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the bases are golden brown.
- Flip and cook until golden; transfer to a warmed plate. Repeat with remaining batter, spraying or greasing the pan between every second or third pancake if needed.
- Serve immediately with yoghurt, ice cream, whipped cream, maple syrup, berries, or any other toppings you like. Enjoy your fluffy and delicious pancakes!
Once you’ve mastered the art of making these Easy Pancakes, the fun doesn’t stop there. You can add, mix, or top your pancakes with some of your favorite flavors like our Blueberry Sauce, or Homemade Nutella Spread. You can even turn these easy pancakes into Pancake Roll-ups with a variety of fillings as in these French Toast Roll Ups!
Don’t think the pancake adaptations are over! I love seeing creative pancake dishes, that’s why I’ve created Zebra Marble Pancakes, Nutella Stuffed Banana Pancakes, and even Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes. Or have some fun with the kids and try my Mini Pancake Cereal Recipe!
Recipe FAQ’s
Flip the pancakes when you see bubbles forming on the surface and the edges look set and golden brown
Yes! Use plant-based milk and an egg substitute like flaxseed or chia seed to make the pancakes vegan.
Yes! Use plant-based milk and an egg substitute like flaxseed or chia seed to make the pancakes vegan.
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Easy 3 Ingredient Pancakes
Ingredients
Pancakes:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk skim, low fat or full fat
- 2 1/4 cups white self raising flour
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs and milk together to combine. Add in the flour, and beat until the batter is smooth and lump free. Add in any option add-ins you like here.
- Heat a nonstick pan over low-medium heat with cooking oil spray. Wipe over excess; pour about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake. Cook pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the bases are golden brown. Flip and cook until golden; transfer to a warmed plate; repeat with remaining batter (spraying/greasing pan between ever second or third pancake if needed).
- Serve immediately with yoghurt, ice cream, whipped cream, maple syrup, berries, or any other toppings you like.
Notes
*2-4 tablespoons sugar
*2 teaspoons baking powder (for extra fluffiness)
*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
*Pinch of salt
*1/3 cup chocolate chips
*1/2 cup blueberries or raspberries *Substitute with plain or all purpose flour if you don’t have self raising. Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder when adding the four and whisk until smooth. You can also use whole wheat or wholemeal flour.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made these and they were SO good like I will never buy pancakes again because of how stress-free these were to make. I added a tsp of vanilla extract ‘cos why not.
I actually made these pancakes without any oil or butter. The trick is to heat the non-stick pan hot enough such that when you pour the batter, it starts bubbling after 1-2 seconds. Then flip over. It’s a gorgeous brown colour, fluffy, smells so good. I’m in love.
Finally! After 20 years of experimenting with dozens of recipes and boxed mixes it seems that this one is perfect. I lowered the heat, mixed the batter smooooth, increased the baking powder and added blueberries before turning them They were perfect! Looked good, were nice and fluffy and now Its now our go to for Pancakes on every Saturday. thank you!
This recipe looks so simple and easy I love it! Can we put strawberries the batter though?
I’m from Singapore n I just wanted a 5-10 min recipe to have a quick breakfast without going out and I managed it in 10 mins, making coffee while heating up my 4-egg pan. Made 4 mini pancakes at one go, dished them out and had them with butter n blueberry jam. These pancakes are soft n fluffy!! Beats those complex many ingredient buttermilk pancakes I have tried. No after-taste of baking powder either. Btw I like that I can halve your recipe easily. THANK YOU. So glad I found your recipe. This will be my go-to recipe from now on!!
Perfect recipe…perfect pancakes. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🇬🇧
Made these today, my kids have a medical condition that they cannot have added sugars, and watch how many carbs. Pancakes is a favorite so I tried these, and they were really good. We tried adding blueberries and sugar free choc chips, but the kids preferred them plain!
Thanks!
My mom was born in Germany and was raised in A!Erica by her grandmother.. They were poorer than most and her pancakes were Madre with all purpose flour which made for flat pancakes. I loved them and disliked the cake type that the syrup would soak into them,making mush. So I made your recipe, with all purpose flour, added a pinch of salt and a teaspoon and 1/2 of sugar. I FELLT LIKE MY MOM WAS HERE!!! Thank you for finding my history.
My self rising flour has a purpose in life: Pancakes. We were at our cabin in the woods with limited staples on hand. Added cinnamon, vanilla & chopped bananas. They turned out great.
Served 2 hungry adults.
Thank you for a simple recipe that tasted great!
these are INCREDIBLE. i was a little hesitant to make these because i thought they might be a little boring, or just a shortcut for when you’re desperate to eat maple syrup. i added vanilla bean paste and salt, and these wwre incredible without toppings. i’m scared to try the better version!
I was skeptical about this recipe because it had no butter or sugar. But this is the best pancakes i have made. My husband loved it to. i added chocolate chips and it was amazing.