Halloween Pancakes
These Halloween pancakes are a fun and colorful breakfast treat, crafted by pouring batter onto a hot griddle and using squeeze bottles or piping bags to create spooky faces and shapes. The batter, made with simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and milk, becomes light and fluffy, with vibrant food coloring adding a playful touch. Decorated with chocolate chips or fruit, they turn breakfast into a festive celebration with a whimsical, slightly messy charm.
Equipment
- Non-stick griddle or large skillet
- Squeeze bottles or piping bags
- Spatula
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or almond flour for a nutty twist
- 2 large eggs or mashed banana for vegan version
- 1.75 cups milk dairy or plant-based like almond or oat milk
- 2 tablespoons baking powder fresh for best rise
- food coloring food coloring gel for vibrant colors or natural beet juice
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or fruit for decorating faces and accents
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until evenly combined. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the milk until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold until just combined, leaving a few lumps for a light batter.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the batter and stir gently to create vibrant hues, keeping the colors bright and intense.
- Preheat your non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat until a few drops of water dance on the surface and evaporate quickly.
- Pour a small amount of batter onto the hot griddle to form a base for your Halloween faces or shapes. Use squeeze bottles or piping bags filled with different colored batter to draw faces, ghosts, or spooky designs directly onto the pancake surface.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes, with the batter turning golden around the edges.
- Carefully flip the pancakes using a spatula, and cook for another 2 minutes until the other side is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the finished pancakes and keep warm in a low oven, or serve immediately for the best visual impact.
- Decorate each pancake with chocolate chips, fruit, or colored syrup to add spooky accents like eyes, scars, or fangs for a festive Halloween look.
- Serve your Halloween pancakes while warm, and enjoy the fun, colorful feast that’s perfect for a festive breakfast or brunch.
Notes
Ensure your griddle is evenly heated for consistent cooking. Use a thicker batter if shapes start to fall apart, and let the batter rest for 5 minutes if needed to improve shape definition.