Bear-shaped whole wheat pancakes
Bear-shaped whole wheat pancakes
Ingredients
For the Whole Wheat Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Cooking and Decorating
- butter, for griddle, as needed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- maple syrup, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and light brown sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a whisk or spoon until just combined. A few lumps are okay; do not overmix, as this can lead to tough pancakes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Heat a large non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
For each bear pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle to form a large circle for the head. Then, immediately pour two smaller circles (about 1 tablespoon each) above the head for the ears, ensuring they touch the main head circle.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles begin to form on the surface of the pancakes and the edges look set. Carefully flip the pancakes with a spatula.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the second side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once all pancakes are cooked, arrange them on plates. Use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and nose, and fresh blueberries for the inner ears or mouth. Serve immediately with maple syrup and any other desired toppings.
⏱️ 2 min
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Bear-shaped whole wheat pancakes
Ingredients
For the Whole Wheat Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Cooking and Decorating
- butter, for griddle, as needed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- maple syrup, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and light brown sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a whisk or spoon until just combined. A few lumps are okay; do not overmix, as this can lead to tough pancakes.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Heat a large non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
For each bear pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle to form a large circle for the head. Then, immediately pour two smaller circles (about 1 tablespoon each) above the head for the ears, ensuring they touch the main head circle.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles begin to form on the surface of the pancakes and the edges look set. Carefully flip the pancakes with a spatula.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the second side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once all pancakes are cooked, arrange them on plates. Use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and nose, and fresh blueberries for the inner ears or mouth. Serve immediately with maple syrup and any other desired toppings.
⏱️ 2 min