Blueberry Banana Happy Face Pancakes
Brighten up your mornings with these whimsical and delicious Blueberry Banana Happy Face Pancakes! Perfect for kids and the young at heart, this fun breakfast recipe pairs the fluffiness of buttermilk pancakes with the natural sweetness of fresh blueberries and bananas arranged into smiley faces. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla extract, these pancakes come together in just 30 minutes, making them an easy yet joyful way to start your day. Whether you drizzle them with maple syrup or enjoy them as-is, these pancakes are sure to bring smiles to the table, making every breakfast feel like a celebration. Perfect for families, weekend brunches, or simply to add a little extra happiness to your morning routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1.25 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil or butter for greasing the pan
- optional maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking oil or butter.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
Slice the banana into thin rounds. Use blueberries and banana slices to create 'happy faces' on top of the cooked pancakes. For example, place two blueberries as the eyes and a curved banana slice as the smile.
Serve warm with maple syrup if desired, and enjoy the cheerful start to your day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.5 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 323 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2229 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.7 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 427 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1139 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
