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5 from 4 votes

Pink Pancakes

Pink Pancakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day. The pancakes are soft, tender, and made from scratch.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pancakes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 232kcal
Cost: $2.12

Equipment

  • griddle
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • pancake flipper
  • whisk

Ingredients

PANCAKES:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cup milk or buttermilk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon liquid pink food coloring

FOR SERVING: (all optional)

  • Fresh fruit
  • Maple syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Red heart sprinkles
  • Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

MAKE BATTER:

  • Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large measuring cup or mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Add egg, milk, and oil to dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
  • Stir in food coloring until combined.

PREP GRIDDLE:

  • Heat the griddle and spray it with cooking spray.

COOK PANCAKES:

  • Scoop pancake batter onto a hot griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the pancakes from the griddle and keep warm while repeating with the remaining pancake batter.

SERVE:

  • Serve immediately with whip cream, sprinkles, fruit, and syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakes | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg