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The first rule of weekends is sweatpants (duh). But the second rule? The second rule is definitely pancakes. To ensure that you’re executing your weekend properly, we’ve rounded up twenty of our favorites here. Whatever you do — don’t forget the maple syrup!

But First, Pancakes: 20 Weekend-Worthy Short Stacks

But First, Pancakes: 20 Weekend-Worthy Short Stacks

The first rule of weekends is sweatpants (duh). But the second rule? The second rule is definitely pancakes. To ensure that you’re executing your weekend properly, we’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite recipes here. Whatever you do — don’t forget the maple syrup!


1. Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes: Insert maniacal laugh here. (via Minimalist Baker)

2. Pancakes With Concord Grape Syrup: Make pancakes even more magical with this pretty-in-purple adornment. (via Flourishing Foodie)

3. Hot Cross Pancakes: Hot and cross — just like you in the morning. (via Joy The Baker)

4. Lemony Cream Cheese Pancakes With Blueberries: This stack enjoys the purity of the ones mom used to make — but with a little something extra. (via Food52)

5. Red Velvet Pancakes: “Breakfast.” (via Fierce Foodie)

6. Tropical Almond Pancakes: Four out of five doctors agree — these pancakes will brighten up your day. (via Brit + Co.)

7. Cake Batter Pancakes: Yes, this is allowed. (via How Sweet It Is)

8. Buttermilk Apple Pancakes: Apple toffee balsamic maple syrup is a thing. And we’re feeling a little emotional about it. (via Adventures in Cooking)

9. Oatmeal Flax Pancakes: For Wonder Woman… and other highly industrious humans (e.g., YOU). (via Craving Greens)

10. Pumpkin Bacon Pancakes: Streamline your short stack’s side of bacon by crumbling it right on the top. Everybody’s invited to the syrup party! (via Brit + Co.)

12. Sweet Hoecakes With Blackberry Rum Sauce: And this whole time we’ve been eating our pancakes rum-free… (via The Novice Chef)

13. Emperor’s Pancake With Spiced Cherry Compote: Make it rain powdered sugar. (via The Sugar Hit)

14. Fat Almond Pancake: May we present to you the least pejorative use of the word “fat” ever. (via Green Kitchen Stories)

15. Apple Cider Pancakes With Caramel Apple Syrup: Cozy on up to this fall-inspired breakfast tower. (via Taste and Tell)

16. Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes: Let me call you sweetheart. (via Offbeat and Inspired)

17. Strawberry and Sprinkles Buttermilk Pancakes: Go on, get happy. (via Averie Cooks)

18. Zucchini Bread Pancakes: Zucchini bread and pancakes have joined forces — and we’re excited. (via Smitten Kitchen)

19. Banana Pancakes With Coconut Caramel Syrup: Harrowing. (via Blogging Over Thyme)

20. Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes: Dessert-inspired breakfast. We regret nothing. (via How Sweet It Is)

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