Silly Monster Pancakes Fun (Printer-Friendly)
Bright green pancakes with playful marshmallow eyes and banana cheeks, perfect for a weekend activity.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Pancake Batter
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup whole milk
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon green gel food coloring
→ Decoration
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8 large marshmallows
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8 fresh blueberries
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1 medium banana, sliced into 8 pieces
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Chocolate syrup as needed
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Maple syrup for serving
# Preparation Steps:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
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In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract thoroughly.
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Gently stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing; batter should remain slightly lumpy.
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Incorporate green gel food coloring into the batter, adjusting quantity for desired vibrant shade.
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Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly to prevent sticking.
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Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the griddle; cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm oven set at 200°F (95°C) to maintain softness while cooking remaining batches.
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Arrange two pancakes per plate. Attach two marshmallows on top using chocolate syrup as adhesive. Press a blueberry into each marshmallow center. Place two banana slices beneath the eyes for cheeks. Draw smiles with chocolate syrup, and drizzle maple syrup as desired.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Avoid overmixing batter to maintain fluffiness; some lumps are ideal and will disappear during cooking.
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Preheat pan thoroughly to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
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Use a toothpick or small piping tool for precise application of chocolate syrup to secure marshmallow eyes.
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Substitute gluten-free flour blend 1:1 for a gluten-free variation without texture loss.