Easy funfetti pancakes from scratch, not using cake mix. The perfect birthday pancakes to start your day with a rainbow of colour.
The cold hard reality of life is, I’m not a morning person. Never have been, never will be, end of story. I know I’m not alone, there are others out there just like me. Those of us that for one minute can’t comprehend how somebody can bounce out of bed in the morning with a smile on their face.
My fellow non morning people, these for funfetti pancakes are especially for you.
Before you know it you will be greeting the day like Snow White. Jumping out of bed, throwing open those windows and singing to the neighbouring wildlife. Birdies will come fly down and perch on your finger, tweeting in response to your “la la la la la la’s” in perfect pitch.
Okay….. maybe not, but they are filled with rainbow love. One thing is certain, these are happy pancakes.
Easy to make and they will make you smile when you sit down to eat them. Best of all the kids will love making and eating these too.
Sure they aren’t an everyday breakfast food, sprinkles are made of sugar, but for a special occasional treat why not whip up some funfetti pancakes.
To balance the sweetness of the pancakes I suggest serving with luscious ripe strawberries or other seasonal fruit, and maybe a little non sweetened whipped ricotta.
I realise we have maple syrup dribbling all over them in the photos. Looks awesome doesn’t it! Yah, well, leave it in the cupboard. They don’t need maple syrup unless you really have a sweet tooth. But if you do, dribble away with the maple syrup.
Something to note is that the funfetti or sprinkles colour may start to run once in the batter. The more you stir your batter the more they will run. The trick is to add them last moment and cook your pancakes quickly.
A large pan where you can cook a few at a time is perfect. If you only have a small fry pan, then may I suggest you split your mixture in two.
Work with one batch, adding the funfetti/sprinkles and then when that is cooked start on the next batch. Only add the funfetti/sprinkles to that second batch when you are about to cook pancakes from it.
Hope you enjoy these funfetti pancakes. Are you are morning person? If not what is your secret to dragging yourself from bed every morning?
Sara xxx
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Funfetti Pancakes add some rainbow colours to your morning
Ingredients
- 310 grams (2 cups) self raising flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 40 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) full cream milk
- 2 eggs
- 140 grams (1 cup) brights or sprinkles
- Strawberries and maple syrup to serve
Instructions
- In a large bowl sift flour and baking soda. Add sugar and mix.
- Mix in eggs and milk. Leave batter to rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large non stick pan to a medium heat. Add a dollop of butter.
- Mix brights or sprinkles into batter, do this just before cooking as they will start to bleed their colour into your batter mixture.
- Once butter has melted, spoon around 1/4 cup of batter on to pan, cook 2 or 3 pancakes at a time, depending on pan size.
- When pancakes are browned and bubbles appear on surface, flip them over and cook on the other side.
- Repeat with remaining batter, making sure to add some butter for each new batch being cooked.
- Top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or ricotta.
Ali @ Home & Plate
We love funfetti cookies in my house so I imagine these pancakes would go over very well for breakfast. My two boys would gobble these up. Love the addition of the strawberries too.
thiet ke nha pho
yummy, really are masterpieces in the art of eating I will try to do it for this weekend.
John | heneedsfood
I’m not a morning person at all. It takes me ages to wake up! These pancakes would be perfect to make with kids, and I can already see the colourful sprinkles all over the kitchen floor. Now that’s something I’m glad I don’t have to wake up to!
Anna @ shenANNAgans
Its my last day of work tomorrow, the chefs at my work promised to make me whatever i want, these funfetti pancakes are defs my first request for the day. Yum!
Amanda | Chew Town
FUNFETTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!! In fun… and it’s edible confetti. Love the use of it in these here pancakes. Perfect for Anzac day brunch! xx
Renee
Are you sure we can’t eat these for breakfast every day??? I’d happily swap the sugar in my coffee for the sprinkles in these pancakes!! How about we compromise and eat them every Saturday?
Tracy | Baking Mischief
These are so cute. I am a morning person, but even morning people need a little incentive to get out of bed sometimes and these pancakes would definitely do the trick!
Lucy
My 3-year-old is obsessed with putting sprinkles (in addition to syrup) on his morning waffle. I know he will go crazy for these pancakes!
Tamara
I am so not a morning person, and I’m married to one who is! Maybe I need to try your funfetti pancakes 🙂 My husband brings me coffee, and I drag myself out of bed at least an hour later than him every day… Fun post!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
It’s a birthday tradition in my house for birthday pancakes – my kids love them! Good tips on the sprinkle addition. I usually have color runs!
Camilla @FabFood4All
What gloriously colourful pancakes, something every child would love!
Meeta
What fun pancakes these are. Such a vibrant way to enjoy pancakes!
Elizabeth
My kids would absolutely love it if I made these for them! What a great idea!
Priya
Gorgeous pancakes! this would look good in any breakfast table..
Cristie | Little Big H
So gorgeous. I have to make these for my little guy. They will be a huge hit.
diamondscateringservices
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