It's National Pancake Day – 25 Gourmet pancake recipes - National Holidays

Hip hip hooray - September 26th is National Pancake Day! Whether you call ‘em flapjacks, Johnny cakes or hotcakes, this annual food holiday is dedicated to all things pancakes. Available in many flavors, pancakes are not just for breakfast anymore! Whether you love yours stuffed with goodies, plain, slathered in butter or drenched in syrup, pancakes are delicious comfort food no matter how you stack 'em.

National Pancake Day Specials

Some restaurants are celebrating the annual event by offering a variety of pancake specials today. Participating Denny’s, Chef’s Table, Foy and AU Smokehouse will offer a 2 for 1 special from 7:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. And Scramble, in Phoenix, will also be having an all-you-can-eat special promotion in honor of the occasion.

Note - please call ahead to make sure your local restaurant is particpating in the event.

Delicious Gourmet Pancake Recipes

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes – OMG! These pancakes, from Recipe Girl, look AMAZING! And if you don’t like pumpkin, be sure to check out her Cinnamon Roll Pancakes recipe too! They both include step-by-delicious step instructions!
Red Velvet Pancakes with Whipped & Blueberries – If you love red velvet cake, this recipe is to die for!
Chocolate-Stuffed Pancakes - Attention chocolate lovers. This recipe, from Betty Crocker, is for you!
Flavorful Raspberry Pancakes – This recipe calls for buttermilk, flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda and powder, sugar and raspberries.
Cranberry Chip Pancakes – Add a bit of zing to your pancakes with fresh or frozen cranberries, orange juice, vanilla or white chips and pancake mix.
Cranberry Pancakes – You’ll need fresh cranberries, cornmeal, nonfat milk, egg substitute and all-purpose and whole-wheat flour.
Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Apple Compote - This recipe calls for apples, light brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, blueberries, baking powder, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, all-purpose flour and cream of tartar.
Buttermilk Pancakes with Rhubarb Compote - This recipe is for rhubarb lovers!
Little Taste of Heaven Pancakes – You’ll need strawberries, Bisquick mix, eggs, ricotta cheese, white chocolate chips, coconut oil, vanilla, butter and maple syrup.
Gluten-Free Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes – This recipe calls for brown rice and tapioca flour, sugar, potato starch, baking powder and soda, eggs, buttermilk, canola oil and fresh or frozen blueberries.
Healthy Pancakes – This recipe, from Eating Well Magazine, is made with 100 percent whole-wheat flour and flaxseed meal.
Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Pancakes – You’ll need old-fashioned oats, flour, brown sugar, low-fat buttermilk, eggs, raisins, baking soda and powder and pure vanilla extract for this recipe.
Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes Recipe – Check out this top-rated, homemade recipe from Rachael Ray.
Aunt Jemima’s Pancakes Recipe – This recipe calls for Bisquick, self-rising flour, sugar, egg, 7-Up, and non-dairy creamer powder. The mix can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months too.
Old Fashioned Sourdough Pancakes – If you love sourdough bread, you’ll love this pancake recipe!
Old Fashioned Johnny Cakes – You’ll need cornmeal, sweet milk, sugar, baking powder, butter, flour and eggs for this recipe.
Crispy Zucchini and Potato Pancakes Recipe – This recipe, from Giada De Laurentiis, calls for russet potatoes, zucchini, garlic, Parmesan, bread crumbs, eggs and mascarpone cheese.
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Buttermilk Syrup – This recipe calls for a pound of mashed sweet potatoes!
Sweet Potato Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe – If you love sweet potatoes, this made-from-scratch recipe sounds wonderful!
Apple Bacon Pancakes with Cider Syrup – This recipe is perfect for autumn!
Cheese Pancakes – This recipe calls for eggs, cottage cheese, sugar, flour and butter.
Peanut Butter Pancakes – This recipe is sure to be a big hit with the kids. You’ll need pancake mix, sugar, eggs, peanut butter, butter, honey and evaporated milk.
Nutella Stuffed Pancakes - You’ll need Bisquick mix, skim milk, eggs, Nutella, butter and maple syrup for this one kid- pleasing recipe.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream – Ms. Paula Deen whips up this top-rated, homemade pancake dish that calls for semi-sweet chocolate chips, homemade Cinnamon Cream and of course, maple syrup.
Mexican Tomato and Bean Pancakes – Spice it up a little!