WASHINGTON — Tuesday is a glorious day for breakfast foods all across America, and this March 7 calls for a celebration of both cereal and pancakes.
National Pancake Day, which falls on a different date each year, just so happens to be on the same day as National Cereal Day this year. So whether you prefer your crunchy Cheerios or buttery pancakes, today is the day to dish up the classics.
If you missed out on breakfast Tuesday, head to the International House of Pancakes any time between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to receive a free, short stack of buttermilk pancakes. The restaurant chain has been serving up free pancakes for twelve years running, raising money for nonprofit organizations.
This year, they’ve partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Shriners Hospitals for Children with a goal of raising $3.5 million.
The restaurant expects to serve a record-breaking five million pancakes on National Pancake Day, according to an IHOP statement.
“Every pancake served on IHOP National Pancake Day has a purpose, and every penny raised goes a long way in making a meaningful, and lasting, impact on so many kids and families in our communities,” Darren Rebelez, president of IHOP restaurants said in the release.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t give homage to the other breakfast foods out there beyond Tuesday. Denny’s offers all-you-can-eat pancakes for just $4, Friendly’s offers a 50 percent discount deal on breakfast through Friday and Starbuck’s has a deal for coffee and a breakfast sandwich for $5.
For pancake recipes you can whip up at home, here are some suggestions.
![This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows cranberry sauce, oat and flax pancakes in Concord, N.H. Making your own cranberry sauce this holiday is incredibly easy and it allows you to cut the sugar content in half without anyone missing it. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_783743624706-1880x1254.jpg)
![In this image taken on July 9, 2012, s'mores pancakes are shown in a skillet in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_795170663567-1880x1254.jpg)
![In this image taken on March 26, 2012, a plate of pancakes with blueberries and granola mixed in the batter is displayed in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_120326072184-1880x1254.jpg)
![This Jan. 6, 2014 photo shows lemon syrniki in Concord, N.H. Syrniki is a farm-style cheese pancake, sort of a cross between cheesecake and pancakes. It can be served for breakfast, tea, a light meal or a snack. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_952962309418-1880x1254.jpg)
![This July 21, 2014 photo shows bacon apple baked pancake in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/MatthewMead)This Dec. 1, 2014, photo shows bacon apple baked pancake in Concord, N.H. The baked pancake was inspired by an upside down cake. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_205810822478-1880x1254.jpg)
![This July 13, 2015 photo shows Korean mung bean pancakes in Concord, N.H. Mung beans have been a staple of the cuisines of India, China, Korea and Southeast Asia for thousands of years. And with good reason. They are a delicious and healthy source of protein and fiber. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_54055883456-1880x1254.jpg)
![This image taken on Sept. 26, 2011 in Concord, N.H., shows a blend of star anise, cinnamon, and sugar, cooked with banana to create a syrup served over pancakes. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_110926148765-1704x1254.jpg)
![This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows cranberry sauce, oat and flax pancakes in Concord, N.H. Making your own cranberry sauce this holiday is incredibly easy and it allows you to cut the sugar content in half without anyone missing it. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_783743624706-260x174.jpg)
![In this image taken on July 9, 2012, s'mores pancakes are shown in a skillet in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_795170663567-260x174.jpg)
![In this image taken on March 26, 2012, a plate of pancakes with blueberries and granola mixed in the batter is displayed in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_120326072184-260x174.jpg)
![This Jan. 6, 2014 photo shows lemon syrniki in Concord, N.H. Syrniki is a farm-style cheese pancake, sort of a cross between cheesecake and pancakes. It can be served for breakfast, tea, a light meal or a snack. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_952962309418-260x174.jpg)
![This July 21, 2014 photo shows bacon apple baked pancake in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/MatthewMead)This Dec. 1, 2014, photo shows bacon apple baked pancake in Concord, N.H. The baked pancake was inspired by an upside down cake. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_205810822478-260x174.jpg)
![This July 13, 2015 photo shows Korean mung bean pancakes in Concord, N.H. Mung beans have been a staple of the cuisines of India, China, Korea and Southeast Asia for thousands of years. And with good reason. They are a delicious and healthy source of protein and fiber. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_54055883456-260x174.jpg)
![This image taken on Sept. 26, 2011 in Concord, N.H., shows a blend of star anise, cinnamon, and sugar, cooked with banana to create a syrup served over pancakes. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/AP_110926148765-260x174.jpg)