If you grew up loving thick, fluffy hotcakes from your favorite breakfast drive-thru, you’re going to love this Homemade Hotcakes Recipe — a cleaner take on the classic that’s just as cozy and delicious.

These hotcakes are soft and golden with that signature buttery flavor, but made with real ingredients you can feel good about. Perfect for weekend mornings, special breakfasts with the kids, or anytime you want something nostalgic without the sugar crash.

This is Healthy Fast Food at Home that satisfies the craving and fuels your day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar or maple sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• 1 egg

• ¾ cup milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy)

• 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Olive oil spray or butter for the pan

Optional toppings:

• Maple syrup

• Sliced bananas or berries

• Nut butter or Greek yogurt

Instructions:

1. Mix the dry ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Add the wet ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).

3. Cook the hotcakes
   Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter. Pour ¼ cup batter for each hotcake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top, flip, and cook 1–2 minutes more until golden.

4. Serve warm
   Stack hotcakes, add toppings, and enjoy!

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it dairy-free: Use plant-based milk and coconut oil instead of butter.

• Want them fluffier? Let the batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking.

• Add-ins: Try chocolate chips, blueberries, or chopped pecans in the batter.

• Make-ahead: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze between layers of parchment paper.

Flavorful Conclusion:

These Homemade Hotcakes are everything you want in a breakfast classic — thick, fluffy, lightly sweet, and made with ingredients you trust. They’re nostalgic in the best way and perfect for slow mornings, big family brunches, or when you just want that fast food favorite at home — the clean way.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 260

• Protein: 7g

• Carbs: 30g

• Fat: 11g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 5g