Description
Delight in these colorful and fun Lucky Charms Pancakes, perfect for a whimsical breakfast. Loaded with Lucky Charms cereal pieces and a hint of vanilla, these fluffy pancakes are easy to make and topped optionally with white chocolate chips and sprinkles for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk (buttermilk or regular whole milk, 2% or skim are fine)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Pancake Mix
- 2 cups Pancake Mix (use brand according to package directions; Krusteaz recommended)
- 1 ⅓ cups water
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup Lucky Charms cereal
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying or griddle)
- 2 cups Ghirardelli white chocolate baking chips
- 1 tablespoon green sprinkles (optional, or color of your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar thoroughly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, crack in the egg, add the melted butter, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk to gently mix everything together. Be careful not to overmix; lumps in the batter are acceptable and preferred.
- Incorporate Cereal: Gently fold in one cup of Lucky Charms cereal into the batter, distributing it evenly without crushing the pieces.
- Heat Pan and Prepare to Cook: Melt a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan or griddle over low to medium heat. If using a large griddle, melt enough butter to coat the entire cooking surface.
- Portion the Batter: Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out one and a half scoops of batter per pancake onto the heated pan. This helps keep pancake sizes uniform.
- Cook First Side: Allow the pancakes to cook until bubbles begin to form on the surface, indicating they are ready to flip.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for an additional two minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown and centers are cooked through.
- Keep Warm: Remove cooked pancakes from the pan and stack them on a plate or serving dish to retain heat while cooking the remaining batter.
- Serve: Once all pancakes are cooked, top them with white chocolate chips and green sprinkles if desired, or simply serve with your favorite syrup.
Notes
- Add some of your favorite cereal like Lucky Charms to pancakes for extra fun flavor and vibrant color.
- White chocolate chips and sprinkles add a delightful sweetness and decorative touch, but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use a non-stick pan or griddle to prevent sticking and make flipping easier.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes fluffy.
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
