Silly Monster Pancakes Kids (Ready-to-Print Version)

Vibrant green pancakes adorned with marshmallow eyes, blueberries, and bananas, perfect for a festive breakfast delight.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
06 - 0.75 cup whole milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 0.5 teaspoon green gel food coloring

→ Decorations

11 - 8 large marshmallows (2 per pancake, for eyes)
12 - 8 fresh blueberries (2 per pancake, for pupils)
13 - 1 medium banana, sliced into 8 even slices (2 slices per pancake, for cheeks)
14 - Chocolate syrup (for smiles and as adhesive for eyes and pupils)
15 - Maple syrup (for serving, as desired)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract until blended.
03 - Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until combined; avoid overmixing. Stir in green gel food coloring, adjusting to desired intensity.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease.
05 - Pour 0.25 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set. Flip, cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Keep warm and repeat.
06 - Place two pancakes per plate. Attach two marshmallows atop each pancake using chocolate syrup, press a blueberry into each marshmallow. Arrange two banana slices below eyes for cheeks. Draw smiles with chocolate syrup and drizzle maple syrup as desired.

# Handy Tips:

01 - For vibrant color without thinning batter, use gel food coloring rather than liquid dyes.
02 - Do not overmix batter; a few lumps ensure fluffiness.
03 - Preheat pan thoroughly to ensure proper rise and prevent sticking.
04 - Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (95°C) on a wire rack.

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