Save 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!
Save 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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