This easy Pancake Recipe for One is a solo breakfast sensation that's as easy as it is delicious! These fluffy, golden pancakes are a one-person party on your plate, perfect for satisfying your pancake cravings in a flash!
Sometimes, you just want some homemade pancakes without making a whole batch. This easy recipe is for you! With only a few ingredients, you'll quickly have mouthwatering, golden brown pancakes to enjoy without having to worry about leftovers or extras.
I love making pancakes for myself. If my kids are at school and my husband is working, I'll make this easy recipe and enjoy some fluffy pancakes with my coffee. It is so peaceful and satisfying! This recipe makes a perfect stack of pancakes, perfect for one person to enjoy on pancake day.
If you are looking for more single serving recipes, this Nutella Mug Cake, Bisquick pancakes for one, and Pancake in a Mug might be just the recipe you're looking for!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- They are delicious! There is nothing better than the perfect pancakes topped with maple syrup and a little butter. When you don't want to make a full batch of pancakes, this recipe is the way to go!
- They are made with a few simple ingredients. You only need a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your house. If you don't have them in your house already, they can easily be found in your local grocery store. It's easier than you may think to make homemade pancakes.
- There's nothing better than homemade pancakes! Don't buy the premade frozen ones at the store. This is the best pancake recipe for light and fluffy pancakes that are perfect for any morning. If you are going to make pancakes ahead of time and want to make a full batch, these strawberry banana pancakes, almond milk pancakes, pancakes with self-rising flour, and cottage cheese pancakes are all great options!
Ingredients for Single Serving Pancakes
- All purpose flour. Self rising flour can be used instead, you would just need to leave out the baking powder in this recipe. A combination of whole wheat flour and all purpose flour can be used too, you might need to add a little more milk if the pancake batter is too thick.
- Milk. I like whole milk in my pancakes, but soy milk, almond milk, 2%, or even skim milk would all work in this recipe.
- Baking powder. This makes these easy pancakes nice and fluffy.
- Melted butter. This adds texture and fat to the pancakes. Coconut oil or vegetable oil can both be used instead of melted butter.
See printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
Equipment You'll Need
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Spatula
- Griddle Or Non-Stick Pan
How To Make Pancakes for One
Tips For Making The Perfect Pancake
- Do not push down on the pancakes when you flip them. Though it might be tempting to push down on the pancakes, if you want perfect pancakes, just let it hang out and cook in the pan or hot griddle.
- The pancakes are ready to flip when the middle bubbles. Small bubbles will start to come through the pancake batter and show on the surface of the pancakes. The edges of the pancakes will also start to dry out. When you see these two signs, it's time to flip the pancakes to the second side.
- Use an ice cream scoop or a measuring cup to measure the batter. This ensures the pancakes are all the same size will cook evenly and you make the best pancakes you can make.
- Do not cook the pancakes too high. Medium-low heat to medium heat is the best for cooking pancakes. Anything higher than medium-high heat will be too high and the outside will be too cooked and the inside will be raw. Too low and the pancakes will take a long time to cook.
Variations of Pancakes for One Recipe
- Add some spices! Add a teaspoon of cinnamon, vanilla extract, or pumpkin spice seasoning to kick up the flavor!
- Make them chocolate chip! Chocolate chip pancakes are a staple in my house. My kids love a 1 tablespoon of semisweet chocolate chips added to the pancake batter!
- Make them blueberry! Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter to make them blueberry pancakes
Storage Tips
If you find that you made too much batter or this is too much pancake for you to eat, no worries! It is really easy to store both the pancake batter and the cooked pancakes.
How to store the batter. Once the pancake batter is mixed together, cover the batter with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. The batter will stay fresh in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
How to store leftover pancakes. Once the homemade pancakes are cooked, place the cooked pancakes in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator up to 4 days. To reheat them, place them in the toaster oven for 1 minute in a single layer or until the pancakes are warm. You can also reheat the pancakes on the stovetop in a dry pan over medium-low heat.
To keep the pancakes warm, after they are cooked place them on a parchment paper lined baking tray or baking sheet and keep them warm in a 200 degree oven.
How to freeze the pancakes. Once the pancakes are cooked, allow them to cool completely. Wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a Ziploc freezer bags. Freeze the pancakes up to 4 months. To reheat the pancakes for a quick breakfast, place them in the toaster oven for 2 minutes or reheat them in a hot pan over the stovetop
Recipe FAQs
Sure! To cut the fat a little feel free to use 2 egg whites instead of one whole egg.
Yes! You can use the same ratio or ingredients to make single serving pancakes for one. When you are using pancake mix though, make sure you leave out the baking powder or the pancakes might become too bitter.
If you have a family member or yourself that likes thinner pancakes, simply add a little more milk to the batter to thin it out.
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📖 Recipe
Pancake Recipe for One
Ingredients
- ¾ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup Milk Whole, almond, soy, or your favorite milk
- 1 tablespoon Butter Melted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, and milk. Crack the egg into the bowl and mix well.
- Add the all purpose flour and baking powder to the bowl. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix. It's ok if there are a few lumps left in the batter.
- Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray or add a small pat of butter to a pan. Preheat the pan slightly. Add ⅓ cup batter to the pan and let it cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. When bubbles start coming to the surface of the pancakes it is time to flip the pancake.
- Cook on the second side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the pancake from the pan and continue this process with the rest of the batter. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Self rising flour can be used instead of all purpose flour, you would just need to leave out the baking powder in this recipe. A combination of whole wheat flour and all purpose flour can be used too, you might need to add a little more milk if the pancake batter is too thick.
- Do not push down on the pancakes when you flip them. Though it might be tempting to push down on the pancakes, if you want perfect pancakes, just let it hang out and cook in the pan or hot griddle.
- The pancakes are ready to flip when the middle bubbles. Small bubbles will start to come through the pancake batter and show on the surface of the pancakes. The edges of the pancakes will also start to dry out. When you see these two signs, it's time to flip the pancakes to the second side.
- Use an ice cream scoop or a measuring cup to measure the batter. This ensures the pancakes are all the same size will cook evenly and you make the best pancakes you can make.
Hayley says
best white flour pancakes i had in a couple months. i left out the sugar. i used vanilla flavored almond milk and it had sugar in it already. will be making these again.
Lynn Polito says
I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for making my recipe!