Monster Pancakes Recipe(COOK)

Made with fluffy pancakes, fresh fruits, and playful decorations — a silly, happy monster breakfast kids will love.

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Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min  | Serves: 4 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS? (Highlights)

  • Fun, colorful, and super engaging for kids

  • Encourages creativity as kids design their own monsters

  • Builds fine motor skills during decorating

  • Simple ingredients and quick to make

  • Perfect for themed breakfasts or parties

INGREDIENTS (For 4 Cakes)
  • All-purpose flour: 1 cup
  • Sugar: 1 tbsp
  • Baking powder: 1 tsp
  • Baking soda: ½ tsp
  • Salt: ¼ tsp
  • Milk (room temperature): 1 cup
  • Egg: 1 whole egg
  • Melted butter (cooled): 2 tbsp
  • Vanilla essence: 1 tsp
  • Food coloring (green, purple, blue): a few drops each
  • Banana slices: 6–8 slices
  • Blueberries: 6–8 pieces
  • Strawberry slices: 4–5 slices
  • Chocolate chips: 2 tbsp
  • Whipped cream: ½ cup
  • Syrup : (optional)
TOOLS (Mini-List)
  • Mixing bowls (large + small)

  • Whisk

  • Nonstick frying pan

  • Silicone spatula

  • Measuring cups and spoons

Make-Ahead & Storage

  • Store cooked pancakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.

  • Reheat in the toaster or microwave for a quick breakfast.

SAFETY & HYGIENE (Precautionary Block)

  • Always cook with adult supervision.

  • Keep pan handles turned inward to avoid spills.

  • Let the pan cool before touching or washing.

  • Wash fruits before use.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE (Step by Step Guide)

 

Step 1Mix Dry Ingredients

Action: Sift and whisk all dry ingredients together until evenly combined.

 

Step 2 — Mix Wet Ingredients

Action: Crack the egg, pour in milk and melted butter, then whisk into a smooth liquid mixture.

 

Step 3 — Combine Wet + Dry

Action: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry bowl and gently whisk to form a slightly lumpy batter.

 

 

Step 4 — Rest the Batter

Action: Cover the bowl lightly and let the batter rest for 5 minutes to become airy and fluffy.

 

 

Step 5 — Color the Monster Batter

Action: Divide the batter into three bowls and mix in green, purple, and blue food coloring.

 

Step 6 — Cook the Pancakes

Action: Pour small circles of colored batter onto a heated pan and flip when bubbles appear. 

 

Step 7 — Decorate the Faces

Action: Add banana eyes, blueberry pupils, chocolate chip freckles, and strawberry tongues.

 

Step 8 — Add Whipped Cream Hair

Action: Pipe or swirl whipped cream on top to create fun, messy monster hair.

 

Step 9 — Serve and Smile

Action: Arrange the monster pancakes on a plate and serve for a fun, colorful breakfast.

Tip: Try different fruit combos by season — peaches in summer, stewed apple in cooler months.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: ~180–220 (varies with toppings)
  • Carbs: ~28g
  • Protein: ~4g
  • Fat: ~7g (higher with whipped cream and chocolate)
  • Added sugars: depend on toppings used.

  • Swap whipped cream for yogurt to make it healthier.

  • Use gluten-free flour or oat flour for dietary needs.

  • Add honey drizzle instead of syrup for natural sweetness.

Q. Can I store leftover pancakes?

Yes — keep them in an airtight box for 2 days in the fridge.

Q. Can I skip food coloring?

Yes — the pancakes will taste the same, just not colorful.

Q. What’s the best fruit for monster faces?

Bananas and blueberries work best for easy decorating.

Color recognition and creativity

Basic cooking and sequencing skills

Hand-eye coordination and confidence in the kitchen

Encourages imagination and fun learning through food