Description
Delight in these colorful Lucky Charms Pancakes, a fun and flavorful twist on traditional pancakes. Packed with the nostalgic crunch of Lucky Charms cereal and topped with optional white chocolate chips and sprinkles, these pancakes make for a perfect festive breakfast treat that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk (buttermilk or regular, whole milk, 2% or skim will work too)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pancake Mix
- 2 cups Pancake Mix (Krusteaz recommended, follow brand’s directions)
- 1 â…“ cups Water
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup Lucky Charms cereal
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- 2 cups Ghirardelli white chocolate baking chips
- 1 tablespoon green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar thoroughly to create a balanced base for your pancakes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Into the dry mix, pour the milk, crack in the egg, add 3 tablespoons of melted salted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir these gently with a whisk until just blended, avoiding overmixing so the batter remains slightly lumpy for tender pancakes.
- Incorporate Cereal: Gently fold in 1 cup of Lucky Charms cereal to add color, texture, and a sweet crunch that makes these pancakes unique and fun.
- Prepare Cooking Surface: Melt a tablespoon of butter over low-medium heat in a frying pan or griddle. If using a large griddle, use enough butter to evenly coat the surface to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Using an ice cream scoop, portion about one and a half scoops of batter for each pancake onto the pan. Cook until bubbles start forming on the top, then flip carefully to cook the other side.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the flipped pancakes for an additional two minutes until they are golden brown on the bottom and fully cooked in the center.
- Keep Warm: Remove cooked pancakes and stack them on a plate or serving dish to retain heat while cooking the remaining batter.
- Serve: Once all pancakes are cooked, optionally top with white chocolate baking chips and green sprinkles, then serve with your favorite syrup for a delightful breakfast.
Notes
- Add your favorite cereal to pancakes for extra fun flavor and color; Lucky Charms is perfect for a whimsical breakfast.
- Using white chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles adds a festive touch and sweetness, ideal for special occasions or a treat.
- Do not overmix pancake batter; lumps help maintain a tender texture.
- Adjust cooking heat as necessary to prevent burning while ensuring the pancakes are cooked through.
- Keep pancakes warm by stacking them as you cook the batch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 124 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
