Description
These delightful Snowman Pancakes are a festive and fun breakfast treat, perfect for kids and adults alike during the winter season. Made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour flavored with cinnamon, these pancakes are piped into adorable snowman shapes and decorated with candies, fresh fruit, and whipped cream to create a joyful, edible winter scene.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (+ extra for cooking)
For Decoration
- Powdered sugar
- Mini chocolate chips
- Fresh shredded carrots
- Black cookie icing
- Twizzlers
- Mini M&M’s
- Pretzel sticks
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: Measure the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt into a medium bowl. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined, and set aside to be added later.
- Blend wet ingredients: Pour the whole milk, eggs, and vegetable oil into a blender. Blend on medium speed for 20-30 seconds until fully combined and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to blender: Slowly pour the dry ingredient mixture into the blender with the wet ingredients. Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high, for 20-30 seconds. Scrape down the sides as necessary and blend again until the batter is lump-free and fully incorporated.
- Prepare the skillet: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat (setting 3 on electric stove). Add about ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil, spreading evenly to prevent sticking, and let the skillet get hot before cooking pancakes.
- Form the snowman’s head: Fill a frosting bulb with pancake batter and attach a round tip. Squeeze batter onto the skillet to create a 2-inch diameter circle near the top of the skillet for the snowman’s head. The batter should bubble lightly upon contact without sizzling loudly.
- Form the snowman’s body: Directly below the head, squeeze out a slightly larger circle connected to the head to form the body of the snowman.
- Form the third circle: Below the body, create a third circle, slightly larger than the previous two, connected to form the snowman’s lower body.
- Create the snowman’s top hat: On top of the head circle, pipe a thin horizontal line connected to the head for the hat’s brim. Above this line, pipe a small filled square as the hat itself.
- Cook first side: Let the pancake cook until bubbles form and pop on the surface of the snowman’s body, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook second side: Carefully flip the pancake and cook for 1-2 minutes on the opposite side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and place on a plate or parchment-lined cooling rack to cool slightly. Maintain an even layer of oil on the skillet for subsequent pancakes.
- Repeat forming and cooking: Continue the same process until all batter is used, making about 12-15 snowman pancakes. Refill the frosting bulb as needed. Extra batter can be used to create snowflake shapes by piping asterisks.
- Decorate the snowmen: Use a sifter to dust powdered sugar over each snowman. Decorate with mini chocolate chips or candy eyes, shredded carrot noses, black cookie icing for hat details, Twizzler scarves, pretzel stick arms, and add fresh fruit such as blueberries and strawberries for buttons and scarves. Finish with dollops of whipped cream for snow effect.
Notes
- These snowman pancakes are a delightful and creative breakfast idea, especially perfect for winter and holiday mornings.
- The frosting bulb with a round tip makes shaping the snowman much easier and more precise, especially for children helping in the kitchen.
- Keeping the skillet evenly oiled prevents sticking and helps achieve perfect golden pancakes that flip easily.
- Involve kids in decorating for a fun, interactive family activity.
- Fresh fruit can be used as a healthier decoration alternative to candy.
- Extra batter can be used to make snowflake shapes, enhancing the festive look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowman pancake
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 378 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
