Berry Smiley Face Pancakes
Berry Smiley Face Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter, for the griddle
For the Berry Faces
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, as needed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. This is a great job for a Kid Helper to stir everything together!
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or whisk until just combined. Don't worry if there are a few lumps; overmixing makes tough pancakes! A Kid Helper can help with this gentle stirring.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Heat a large non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt and coat the surface.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 325
- 5
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 325
- 6
Carefully flip the pancakes with a spatula and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the griddle if needed.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 325
- 7
Once the pancakes are cooked, place them on plates. Now for the fun part! Let your Kid Helper arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of each pancake to create happy smiley faces. Strawberries can be mouths, blueberries can be eyes, and raspberries can be noses or cheeks!
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve immediately with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy your delicious and cheerful breakfast!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Berry Smiley Face Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter, for the griddle
For the Berry Faces
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, as needed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. This is a great job for a Kid Helper to stir everything together!
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or whisk until just combined. Don't worry if there are a few lumps; overmixing makes tough pancakes! A Kid Helper can help with this gentle stirring.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Heat a large non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt and coat the surface.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 325 - 5
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 325 - 6
Carefully flip the pancakes with a spatula and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the griddle if needed.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 325 - 7
Once the pancakes are cooked, place them on plates. Now for the fun part! Let your Kid Helper arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of each pancake to create happy smiley faces. Strawberries can be mouths, blueberries can be eyes, and raspberries can be noses or cheeks!
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve immediately with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy your delicious and cheerful breakfast!
⏱️ 1 min