Wake-up Call: Mix orange zest and nutmeg into batter.
Big Chipper: Mix chocolate chips into batter and top finished pancakes with whipped cream.
Banana Nut: Mix chopped walnuts and banana slices into batter.
Twice-baked: Mix cooked mashed potato, thyme, and cheddar cheese into batter.
Berry Medley: Top pancakes with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
Puppy Chow: Mix chocolate chips into batter. When pancakes have cooked, spread peanut butter on top and add a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Lemon Zing: Mix lemon zest or lemon juice and poppy seed into batter.
Cakesgiving: Mix pumpkin puree and nutmeg into batter.
Pancake S'more: Mix mini marshmallows into batter and top finished pancakes with cocoa powder.
Hawaiian: Cook Canadian bacon/diced ham and add to batter. Top cooked pancakes with diced pineapple.
Vitamin C Booster: Mix fresh raspberries and lemon zest into batter.
Peaches 'n' Cream: Top cooked pancakes with fresh peaches and mascarpone.
Down Under: Mix banana slices into batter and spread Nutella onto cooked pancakes.
Pineapple Upside-down Pancake: Mix diced pineapple and brown sugar into batter and top cooked pancakes with fresh sweet cherries.
PB & J: Spread peanut butter and strawberry preserves (or a fresh strawberry puree) on top of cooked pancakes.
Patriot Cakes: Top cooked pancakes with raspberries, blueberries, and plain yogurt (mix in vanilla extract with yogurt).
Café Hotcake: Substitute Chai tea latte concentrate for milk in the original recipe and mix in a pumpkin puree into batter.
Tropical Treat: Mix banana slices into batter and top cooked pancakes with fresh-cut mango and papaya. Use blender to puree fresh-cut pineapple and pour over cooked pancakes.
Cherry Cocoa: Top cooked pancakes with fresh cherries and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Caramel Apple: Mix diced apples into batter and top cooked pancakes with caramel drizzle.
Island Style: Mix unsweetened coconut flakes and lime zest into batter and top cooked pancakes with chopped macadamia nuts.
Fiesta 'Cakes: Mix pureed black beans into batter. Top cooked pancakes with sour cream, chives, and salsa.
Christmas 'Cakes: Mix peppermint extract into batter and top cooked pancakes with cocoa powder.
Pom-cakes: Top cooked pancakes with fresh pomegranate syrup and finely chopped mint leaves.
Citrus Craze: Substitute orange juice for milk in original recipe, mix lemon zest into batter, and top cooked pancakes with mandarin oranges.
Carrot Pancakes: Mix shredded carrot, fresh ginger, and diced apricot into batter.
Sweet Southerner: Mix sweet potato puree, a splash of bourbon into batter, chopped pecans, and brown sugar into batter.
Crunchy Cakes: Mix cinnamon and granola into batter and top cooked pancakes with plain Greek yogurt, honey, and more granola for an added crunch.
Strawberry Rhubarb: Mix rhubarb into batter. Puree strawberries and pour onto cooked pancakes.
All-American: Top cooked pancakes with apple slices and vanilla ice cream.
Vegan Special: Substitute soy milk for milk in original recipe. Mix silken tofu and cocoa powder into batter. Top cooked pancakes with blackberries.
Ricotta Pear: Mixed diced pears into batter and top cooked pancakes with ricotta cheese and maple syrup.
Curry Coconut 'Cakes: Substitute coconut milk for milk in the original recipe. Mix curry powder, turmeric, fresh-cut peaches, and mango into batter.
Lumberjack: Cook bacon, chop it, and add to batter. Top cooked pancakes with maple syrup.
Key Lime: Top cooked pancakes with whipped cream cheese and lime zest.
Green Dream: Mix finely chopped pistachios, goat cheese, and lemon zest into batter.
Mediterranean: Mix feta cheese into batter and top cooked pancakes with Kalamata olives.
Speakeasy Special: Mix a splash of Grand Marnier and orange zest into batter. Top cooked pancakes with sliced almonds and honey.
Beer Batter: Substitute a dark, heavy beer or a raspberry beer for milk in the original recipe. Mix orange zest and lemon zest into batter.
Funky Blue: Mix brown sugar into batter and top cooked pancakes with a caramelized onion and blue cheese spread.
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