In the realm of morning delights, my younger daughter Lani is an unwavering advocate for the grandeur of breakfast. But not just any breakfast—she seeks the harmonious symphony of pancakes, french toast, waffles, crepes, eggs, bacon, ham, and a dash of fruit for good measure.

Her love for these morning feasts extends beyond the home kitchen; it’s a key reason she adores cruises, relishing the opportunity to sample everything on the menu, all generously topped with the golden elixir—maple syrup.

From the very inception of her existence, I’ve been crafting a variety of pancake masterpieces to satiate her morning cravings. It’s a ritual that has become synonymous with comfort, warmth, and the simple joy of shared breakfasts. Today, I’m excited to share one of her all-time favorites, a recipe that has been a steadfast companion in our family kitchen.

Introducing “Lani’s Pancakes”—a golden stack that encapsulates the essence of a perfect breakfast. I may be a bit tardy in bringing this beloved recipe to the blog, but as they say, better late than never. Join me on a culinary journey as we recreate the magic of Lani’s Pancakes together.

And for those who prefer visual guidance, don’t forget to check out the video tutorial below—because sometimes, seeing is truly believing.

Let’s dive into the delicious details of this cherished breakfast tradition!

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Ingredients You Will Need:

• 1 ½ cups whole milk, room temp
• 2 eggs, room temp (don’t over beat)
• 3 tbs unsalted butter, melted
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tbs baking powder (preferable aluminum free)
• 1 teaspoon salt (I use Himalayan pink salt)
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla
• 1 pint blueberries, optional

Make pancakes in 5 Easy Steps:

1. Whisk milk, eggs and melted butter.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar.
3. Mix wet and dry ingredients
4. Pour the batter onto the hot griddle or pan.
5. Cook until golden brown

Remove to a plate and Enjoy!

Lani's Pancakes

This is a basic pancake recipe and a family favorite, topped with fresh blueberries and cooked to perfection.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pancakes,

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups whole milk organic, room temp
• 2 eggs room temp (don’t over beat)
• 3 tbs unsalted butter melted
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tbs baking powder preferable aluminum free
• 1 teaspoon salt I use Himalayan pink salt
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla
• 1 pint blueberries optional
• Butter for cooking

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Instructions

• In a medium sized bowl, whisk milk, egg and melted butter. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the wet ingredients and mix just until smooth- Do not over mix.
• Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Rub a generous amount of butter or oil on surface.
• Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour the batter onto the hot griddle.
• Arrange blueberries on top. Cook until golden brown and air bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown as well.
• Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 2mg