There are a few foods that make us swoon, but pancakes are definitely one of them. We know they're a simple food, made with nothing more than common items we have stored in our pantry. They're like chocolatey brownies and grilled cheese sandwiches, simple and perfect. With one bite of pancakes, the world suddenly feels like a better place.

Pancakes have another trick up their sleeve. They let us do something that those other comfort foods don't: they give us an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast -- they are pan cakes after all. We are forever indebted to them for that. In honor of this breakfast cake, we scoured the web for the best, most tempting recipes. And we found them.

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  • Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/blueberry_buttermilk_pancakes/" target="_blank">Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/02/greek-yogurt-pancakes/" target="_blank">Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Pancakes recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Chocolate Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2013/02/chocolate-pancakes-and-friday-faves/" target="_blank">Chocolate Pancakes recipe</a> by Foodiecrush</strong>

  • Cake Batter Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/01/cake-batter-pancakes/" target="_blank">Cake Batter Pancakes recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Banana Nut Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/03/banana-nut-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Banana Nut Pancakes recipe</a> by A Beautiful Mess</strong>

  • Buckwheat Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/buckwheat_pancakes/" target="_blank">Buckwheat Pancakes recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Basic Buttermilk Pancake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/04/23/classic-buttermilk-pancake-recipe/" target="_hplink">Basic Buttermilk Pancake recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>

  • Cappuccino Pancakes With Mocha Syrup

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/2012/2/12/cappuccino-pancakes-with-mocha-syrup.html" target="_blank">Cappuccino Pancakes With Mocha Syrup recipe</a> by Pastry Affair</strong>

  • Nutella Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bellalimento.com/2011/05/27/nutella-pancakes/" target="_blank">Nutella Pancakes recipe</a> by Bel'allimento</strong>

  • Ombre Ricotta Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/12/ricotta-pancakes-recipe.html" target="_blank">Ombre Ricotta Pancakes recipe</a> by A Beautiful Mess</strong>

  • Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://passthesushi.com/chocolate-chip-pancakes/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Pancakes recipe</a> by Pass The Sushi</strong>

  • Toffee Nut Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/02/toffee-nut-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Toffee Nut Pancakes recipe</a> by A Spicy Perspective</strong>

  • Whole Wheat-Flax Buttermilk Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.portuguesegirlcooks.com/2012/05/healthier-buttermilk-pancakes.html#" target="_hplink">Whole Wheat-Flax Buttermilk Pancakes recipe</a> by Portuguese Girl Cooks</strong>

  • S'mores Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/smores-pancakes.html" target="_blank">S'mores Pancakes recipe</a> by Pastry Affair</strong>

  • Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/cinnamon-polenta-pancakes_n_1058326.html" target="_hplink">Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes recipe</a></strong>

  • The Breslin's Ricotta Pancakes With Orange Syrup

    <strong>Get<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/the-breslins-ricotta-pan_n_1058745.html" target="_hplink"> The Breslin's Ricotta Pancakes with Orange Syrup recipe</a></strong>

  • Ricotta Pancakes With Apple-Calvados Syrup

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/10492-ricotta-pancakes-with-apple-calvados-syrup" target="_blank">Ricotta Pancakes with Apple-Calvados Syrup recipe</a> by Viviane Bauquet Farre via Food52</strong>

  • Sausage Pancakes

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://www.honeyandjam.com/2011/04/sausage-pancakes-ode-to-internet.html#" target="_hplink"> Sausage Pancakes recipe</a> by Honey and Jam</strong>

  • Blueberry-Banana Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/blueberry-banana-pancakes_n_1059508.html" target="_hplink">Blueberry-Banana Pancakes recipe</a></strong>

  • Lemon Cornmeal Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/lemon-cornmeal-pancakes/#more-12433" target="_hplink">Lemon Cornmeal Pancakes recipe</a> by Two Peas and their Pod</strong> Who knew that pancakes could look this perfect. Yours can look like that too with this citrusy recipe.

  • Apple Cider Pancakes With Cinnamon Syrup

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/10/04/apple-cider-pancakes-with-cinnamon-syrup/" target="_blank">Apple Cider Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>

  • Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookie-pancakes/" target="_hplink">Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes recipe</a> by Minimalist Baker</strong>

  • Coconut Pancakes With Grilled Bananas

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.citrusandcandy.com/2012/02/coconut-pancakes-bananas-salted-caramel.html" target="_hplink">Coconut Pancakes with Grilled Bananas and Salted Caramel Rum Sauce recipe</a> by Citrus and Candy</strong>

  • Blueberry Pancakes

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://www.cookyourdream.com/search?updated-max=2010-10-25T18%3A43%3A00%2B01%3A00&max-results=3" target="_hplink"> Blueberry Pancakes recipe</a> by Cook Your Dream</strong>

  • Chocolate Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-pancakes_n_1057387.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Pancakes recipe</a></strong>

  • Pumpkin Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2010/09/27/pumpkin-pancakes/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Pancakes recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>

  • Whole Grain Pumpkin Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.honeyandjam.com/2011/10/whole-grain-pumpkin-pancakes-with-apple.html" target="_hplink">Whole Grain Pumpkin Pancakes recipe</a> by Honey and Jam</strong>

  • Oatmeal Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/dees_oatmeal_pancakes/" target="_blank">Oatmeal Pancakes recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/peanut-butter---jelly-pa_n_1057450.html" target="_hplink">Peanut Butter & Jelly Pancakes recipe</a></strong>

  • Banana Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/08/18/banana-pancakes/" target="_blank">Banana Pancakes recipe</a> by Annie's Eats</strong>

  • Blackberry Cobbler Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cherryteacakes.com/2011/09/blackberry-cobbler-pancakes.html" target="_hplink">Blackberry Cobbler Pancakes recipe</a> by Cherry Tea Cakes</strong>

  • Bourbon-Maple Syrup On Egg Nog Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/16691-bourbon-maple-syrup-on-egg-nog-pancakes" target="_blank">Bourbon-Maple Syrup on Egg Nog Pancakes recipe</a> by Jerry James Stone via Food52</strong>

  • Banana-Walnut Pancakes With Maple-Cinnamon Brown Butter

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/banana-walnut-pancakes-wi_n_1057448.html" target="_hplink">Banana-Walnut Pancakes with Maple-Cinnamon Brown Butter recipe</a></strong>

  • Orange-Ginger Pancakes With Citrus-Honey Topping

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/orange-ginger-pancakes-wi_n_1057447.html" target="_hplink">Orange-Ginger Pancakes with Citrus-Honey Topping recipe</a></strong>

  • Lemon And Raspberry Pancakes With Coconut Cream

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://urbanposer.blogspot.com/2012/02/graindairy-free-lemon-raspberry.html" target="_hplink">Lemon & Raspberry Pancakes with Coconut Cream recipe</a> by The Urban Poser</strong>

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