No matter what you call it- pancakes, hotcakes, or flapjacks- they are wonderful to wake up to for breakfast. I love a good stack of pancakes drizzled with warm maple syrup. Plus, what’s better than mini cakes first in the morning? Nothing.
Have you seen the Breakfast Pizza from last month? I take breakfast seriously. It is the most important meal of the day, and thus requires much substance and quality. With the acessibility and ease of pancake mixes, there is no excuse not to make pancakes at home.
Here are 5 ways to upgrade and revitalize your morning pancakes!
1. Rainbow Sprinkles
As a kid I was in love with funfetti cake. These rainbow sprinkles pancakes are my favorite. They are so pretty and so nostalgic. It makes me feel like its my birthday every time I have a stack of these fun pancakes.
Rainbow Sprinkle Pancakes
For every 1 cup of pancake mix add:
3 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2. Red Velvet with Whipped Cream Cheese
For the longest time, red velvet has been the “it” cake. What’s not to love? The mixture of cocoa powder and buttermilk give this cake a distinct and delicious flavor. Its not quite a chocolate cake, and not really a vanilla cake. As a result, it is bound to satisfy everyone. Plus, the red color is just so inviting.
Velvet Pancakes with Whipped Cream Cheese
For every 1 cup of pancake mix add (I used a buttermilk pancake mix):
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp red food coloring
Whipped Cream Cheese:
4 oz cream cheese, softened, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to medium peaks
In a bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until combined. Fold in whipped cream into mixture.
3. Blueberry with Chopped Almonds
Blueberry pancakes are a classic American breakfast staple sure to be found at diners and cafes everywhere. I like to add some chopped almonds for crunch, protein and sophistication.
Blueberry Pancakes with Chopped Almonds
For every 1 cup of pancake mix add:
1 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/3 cup chopped almonds, light toasted
4. Dark Chocolate and Roasted Hazelnuts
Nutella! Ask any kid if they want Nutella spread on their morning toast and you’ll understand the popularity of chocolate mixed with hazelnut. Now, take that combination a step further to make this kid-friendly, as well as adult-approved, roasted hazelnut and chocolate chip pancakes. As an added surprise, spread a thin layer of Nutella between the pancake stacks.
Chocolate Hazelnut Pancakes
For every 1 cup of pancake mix add:
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup roughly chopped hazelnuts, skinned and lightly toasted
5. Cinnamon and Pecans
I love cinnamon. Cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodles, and churros. Give me anything with cinnamon and sugar and I’m a happy camper. I think cinnamon and pecans work so well together. For extra sweetness, use candied pecans instead of regular toasted pecans.
Cinnamon Pancakes with Chopped Pecans
For every 1 cup of pancake mix add:
1 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon, or more to taste
1/3 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
The most important rule in pancakes- use good maple syrup. None of that imitation stuff. Pancakes this delicious deserve real quality maple syrup.
What’s your favorite pancake? Let me know below in the comments section!
