🥞 3-Ingredient Pancakes
These easy 3-Ingredient Pancakes are perfect when you want a quick, simple breakfast with ingredients you probably already have. Made with just flour, milk, and eggs, they cook up soft, tender, and golden in minutes.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 small pancakes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
For Cooking
- Butter, oil, or nonstick cooking spray
Optional Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Butter
- Fresh berries
- Sliced bananas
- Honey
- Jam
- Powdered sugar
Directions
1. Make the Batter
Add the flour, milk, and eggs to a medium mixing bowl.
Whisk until the ingredients are combined and the batter is mostly smooth.
A few small lumps are fine. Avoid overmixing.
Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
2. Heat the Pan
Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Lightly grease the surface with butter, oil, or cooking spray.
3. Cook the Pancakes
Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake.
Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until small bubbles begin to appear on the surface and the edges start to look set.
4. Flip
Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula.
Cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Repeat
Continue with the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan between batches as needed.
Adjust the heat if the pancakes are browning too quickly.
6. Serve
Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
A little butter and maple syrup make a simple and delicious classic combination.
Chef’s Tips
- For thinner pancakes, add 1–2 tablespoons of extra milk.
- For thicker pancakes, use slightly less milk.
- Keep the heat at medium or medium-low to prevent the outside from browning before the center cooks.
- Don’t press the pancakes down with the spatula after flipping.
- For sweeter pancakes, add sugar to the batter—but the basic three-ingredient version works perfectly without it.
Optional Flavor Additions
Although these are designed as a simple three-ingredient recipe, you can customize them with:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- A pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Chocolate chips
- Fresh blueberries
Storage
Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave, toaster, or skillet.
Freezing
Allow the pancakes to cool completely, then freeze them in a single layer or separate them with parchment paper.
Store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
Reheat directly from frozen in a toaster, microwave, or warm skillet.
The Result
Soft, simple, and golden, these 3-Ingredient Pancakes prove that you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make a satisfying homemade breakfast. 🥞