How to celebrate National Pancake Day

Did you know that the biggest pancake ever made contained 2 million calories? It's no secret that most people love their pancakes, which is why National Pancake Day is such a hit!

Whether you prefer pancakes for breakfast or dinner or prefer hitting up local pancake restaurants, there's something for everyone.

Wondering how to celebrate National Pancake Day on March 1? We've assembled a guide to help you choose which types of pancakes you should make, the best restaurants, toppings for pancakes, and much more!

Ready to embrace National Pancake Day activities? There's no better way to kick off your celebration than to have pancakes for breakfast.

However, there's no reason to make it boring. Some people have never even made pancakes before! Whether you're a pancake novice or an aficionado, there are lots of new ways to go.

Start by considering the pancake mix that you use. To celebrate National Pancake Day, it's time to switch it up and try something new.

Have you ever tried protein pancake mix? If you're into weightlifting or other fitness activities, this is a great way to kick off your day. It's also a lot tastier than many of the protein shakes or supplements out there!

If you aren't a fan of protein pancake mix, try finding a local mix. There are lots of small shops in Raleigh that offer cookbooks, handmade baking mixes, and other solutions to make your pancake breakfast quick and easy.

No matter what you choose, bring some friends together to make pancakes for breakfast. Like any other holiday, National Pancake Day is all about family and friends.

If you like, you can even turn it into a competition. See who can eat the most pancakes! Or, if you prefer, turn it into a pancake-making competition.

See who can make the best pancakes, or who can make them the fastest. You can also experiment with pancake art trends.

Jazz up your breakfast a little by adding some food coloring to the batter. Or, start experimenting with the toppings!

As you make different types of pancakes, what toppings do you plan on including to make your pancakes special? Consider what flavors you want to embrace.

You don't have to go the traditional route! If you're a meat-lover, you can incorporate those flavors into National Pancake Day.

Think about it. A pancake isn't much different from a hot dog bun. Try cooking up some hot dogs or hamburgers, and wrapping one in a pancake.

You can also adjust your pancake recipe to make it less sweet. That will help the flavors of meat and pancake not clash so much when you put them together.

If you like, you can also go buffet-style with your pancake toppings. That way, everyone can customize their plate as they participate in the celebrations.

Here are some great options:

Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries

Greek or vanilla yogurt

Whipped cream

Chocolate syrup or chocolate sauce

Maple syrup

Peanut butter or almond butter

Jams, jellies, or preserves

Ice cream

Butter or margarine

Cinnamon or nutmeg

Bananas

You'll be able to play around with presentation based on who your target audience is. For instance, if it's a lazy weekend with adult friends, try some lemon blueberry pancakes with mimosas.

If you're trying to get your kids to eat some fruit, try arranging some banana slices in a smiley face pattern. It's all about seeing what you can get away with!

National Pancake Day is rife with nostalgia for many people. Whether they're envisioning Sunday morning pancakes, or grandma's recipe that she'd break out for Christmas morning, pancakes often hold lots of nostalgia for people.

If you're intimidated by the idea of making pancakes, there's no reason to be! If you follow the recipe, leverage the right tools, and go slow, there's nothing that you can't do.

Try a simple recipe first, and then embrace experimentation. After all, you aren't chained to Bisquik for the rest of your life. Ready to ditch the mix and celebrate National Pancake Day the old-fashioned way? Try making homemade pancakes.

There are lots of recipes available online, and most recipes require basic ingredients that you may already have on hand—eggs, flour, milk, water, baking powder, and so forth.

If you have a stocked pantry, you can make all sorts of pancake variations. Find a basic recipe, revive a family classic, or ask someone you know for their favorite recipe.

National Pancake Day is a great time to embrace the opportunity to experiment. Consider it a chance to innovate on an old classic!

Whether you want to make pancakes healthier, or whether you want to try something new, consider using different ingredients. This can also help if you have family or friends that are allergic to different ingredients in pancakes.

For instance, you can replace white flour with buckwheat flour. You could also add blue corn flour, protein powder, whole wheat flour, or any other type of flour that suits your needs.

Remember that when you add new ingredients, it may take some tweaking for the recipe to taste like pancakes that you really love—it's all part of the fun!

You can also experiment with the sweetener being used, too. Consider how much white sugar you typically use in pancakes. If you are trying to eat healthily or have blood sugar issues, consider alternatives. Stevia, maple syrup, or honey might work. Bat different ideas around until you find something that you actually like!

Pancakes don't have to be traditional. When you think of pancakes, you might consider thick, fluffy breakfast items. Often, people don't even think of pancakes. Instead, what they're thinking of is maple syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips on top.

You don't have to make pancakes that way if you don't want to. Instead, consider thin, crepe-style pancakes as part of your National Pancake Day celebration.

With that type of pancake, you'll be able to go back to the roots of pancakes. They weren't always decadent breakfast items. Instead, they were often basic plate-fillers that made use of easily available items.

When you create thin crepe-style pancakes, you can fill them with all sorts of creative fillings. For instance, grilled chicken, tossed spinach, and caramelized onion might be a tasty alternative to traditional pancake fillings.

Ready to embrace the spirit of National Pancake Day? Even if you don't like to cook, you can still pull it off.

What makes IHOP special? Besides being a national chain that's also available in Raleigh, they also have a special offer for National Pancake Day.

They'll give you a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. This offer is limited to one per guest. In exchange, they give you the opportunity to make a charitable donation.

Over the years, IHOP has been responsible for giving away millions of pancakes. They've also accrued lots of donations for fantastic causes!

However, if you're looking for a down-home approach to National Pancake Day, you should check out a Raleigh staple—the Flying Biscuit Cafe. With rave reviews about their approach to breakfast food, it's a great way to kick off the day.

According to the reviews, you should come with your sweet tooth prepared. If you like your pancakes filled with chocolate chips and covered in whipped cream, then you've come to the right place.

Of course, Brigs Great Beginnings can tailor their breakfast offerings to your taste. But if you're ready to indulge, the chocolate chip pancakes have accrued rave reviews over the course of the restaurant's existence.