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I Tried to Recreate a $90 Mother’s Day Brunch. These Pancakes Did It Better

By Laura Fuentes Updated May 5, 2026

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If there's one morning worth pulling out all the stops, it's Mother's Day; and in my house, that means pancakes. There's something about a tall, golden stack fresh off the griddle that says "I love you" better than any card ever could.

So instead of reservations and a hefty brunch bill, I'm sharing the pancake recipes I'd make at home… the ones that actually deliver.

collage of six stacks of pancakes in different flavors and toppings

Best Pancake Recipes for Mother’s Day

Over the years, I’ve made every pancake imaginable, and I’ve rounded up my absolute favorites right here.

a stack of banana pancakes on a plate with sliced bananas on top and syrup being drizzled over them
Best Banana Pancakes
5 from 74 votes
Fluffy, golden, and packed with real banana flavor in the batter, these are epic. They're lightly sweet, just like mom.
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stack of ricotta pancakes topped with blueberries and yogurt
Easy Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
5 from 2 votes
A timeless classic mixed with fresh berries, this stack is the perfect breakfast-in-bed treat.
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fluffy stack of chocolate chip pancakes topped with a pat of butter and pancake syrup on a plate
Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes
4.98 from 91 votes
The kind of recipe that legends serve up for breakfast and wins everyone in the family over.
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stack of carrot cake pancakes on a plate topped with a bit of cream cheese frosting, shredded carrot sprinkles, and chopped walnuts
Carrot Cake Pancakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
5 from 4 votes
The classic in pancake form right here! Also, quicker and easier than baking a cake.
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Stack of fluffy raspberry pancakes on a plate topped with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and a drizzle of syrup.
Fluffy Raspberry Pancakes
5 from 4 votes
With raspberries tucked inside a pillowy-soft pancake, these are worthy of a May celebration.
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stack of chocolate pancakes with chocolate chips topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on a plate with strawberries on the side.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes
5 from 36 votes
These pancakes are for the mom who believes chocolate should absolutely be on the breakfast table, no apologies needed.
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large stack of pancakes, topped with berries, sliced bananas and syrup being poured over the top
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
5 from 48 votes
The blender does the heavy lifting when it comes to making the batter so it's dad proof.
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stack of fluffy red velvet pancakes on a plate with a light drizzle of white sugar glaze topped with raspberries
Easy Red Velvet Pancakes
5 from 17 votes
Bright, fluffy, and impossible to ignore, these red velvet pancakes are next level.
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stack of blueberry pancakes on a plate with syrup and blueberries on top
Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes
4.97 from 66 votes
The perfect, thick pancake that holds every juicy berry right where it belongs.
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