Gingerbread Boy Berry Board

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This delightful platter features spiced gingerbread-shaped pancakes surrounded by fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Creamy vanilla Greek yogurt and mini chocolate chips add rich texture and flavor. Lightly drizzled honey and fresh mint provide natural sweetness and garnish. Perfect for a joyful breakfast, the pancakes are made with warm spices including ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, blended with buttermilk and molasses for depth. This easy-to-make board offers variety and a fun presentation ideal for family mornings or special occasions.

Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:11:00 GMT
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A playful and festive breakfast platter featuring gingerbread-shaped pancakes, fresh berries, and creamy yogurt—perfect for kids and special mornings.

This recipe brings joy to our family breakfast table every holiday season we make it.

Ingredients

  • Pancakes: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, 2 tbsp molasses, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Toppings & Board Assembly: 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 2 tbsp honey (optional for drizzling), Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Step 2:
In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined do not overmix.
Step 4:
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or oil.
Step 5:
Pour batter onto the skillet using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter as a mold (or shape freehand), about 1/4 cup per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes. Remove the cutter, flip, and cook another 1 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
Step 6:
Arrange the gingerbread boy pancakes on a large serving board or platter.
Step 7:
Add fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries around the pancakes.
Step 8:
Place a bowl of Greek yogurt on the board. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the pancakes or use them to decorate faces.
Step 9:
Drizzle honey over the pancakes if desired, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Step 10:
Serve immediately and enjoy assembling fun bites!
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This Gingerbread Boy Berry Board highlights fluffy, spiced pancakes surrounded by vibrant red and blue berries. | epicurestates.com

Our kids laugh as they pick their favorite berries and toppings while we enjoy these festive mornings together.

Notes

Serve with warm maple syrup instead of honey for a different flavor. Add sliced bananas, granola, or nut butters for extra variety.

Required Tools

Mixing bowls, Whisk, Non-stick skillet or griddle, Gingerbread man cookie cutter (optional), Spatula, Large serving board or platter

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (gluten), dairy, eggs. Greek yogurt may contain milk. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.

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A cheerful breakfast, this Gingerbread Boy Berry Board shows fluffy gingerbread pancakes with chocolate chips and honey. | epicurestates.com

This festive berry board makes breakfast fun and delicious. Perfect for creating special memories.

Gingerbread Boy Berry Board

A festive platter of gingerbread-shaped pancakes paired with fresh berries and creamy yogurt for a special morning.

Prep duration
20 min
Cook duration
20 min
Complete duration
40 min


Complexity Easy

Heritage American

Output 4 Portions

Dietary considerations Meat-free

Components

Pancakes

01 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
07 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 2 large eggs
11 1 cup buttermilk
12 1/2 cup milk
13 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 2 tablespoons molasses
15 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings & Board Assembly

01 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 1 cup fresh blueberries
03 1 cup fresh raspberries
04 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
05 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
06 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for drizzling)
07 Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Phase 01

Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl until evenly mixed.

Phase 02

Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Phase 03

Form batter: Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.

Phase 04

Heat skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

Phase 05

Cook gingerbread-shaped pancakes: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter as a mold or freehand shape. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Remove the cutter, flip, and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat for remaining batter.

Phase 06

Arrange on serving board: Place pancakes on a large serving board or platter, spacing evenly.

Phase 07

Add fresh berries: Distribute fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries around the pancakes.

Phase 08

Add yogurt and chocolate chips: Set a bowl of vanilla Greek yogurt on the board and sprinkle mini chocolate chips over pancakes or use them to create decorative faces.

Phase 09

Drizzle and garnish: Optionally drizzle honey over pancakes and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Phase 10

Serve immediately: Present the board promptly for an interactive and festive breakfast experience.

Necessary tools

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Gingerbread man cookie cutter (optional)
  • Spatula
  • Large serving board or platter

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and consult with healthcare professionals if you're uncertain.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), dairy, and eggs. Greek yogurt contains milk. Verify ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutritional information (each portion)

These values are offered as a general guide and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 390
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Protein: 11 g