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Dr. Seuss Rainbow Pancake Skewers

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These playful, fluffy mini pancakes are colored in a vibrant rainbow and threaded onto skewers for a whimsical, kid-friendly breakfast. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for family mornings, parties, or anytime you want to add a little magic to your breakfast table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring: red, yellow, blue, green (or natural fruit powders)
  • Nonstick spray or extra butter for cooking
  • Bamboo skewers or sturdy popsicle sticks
  • Fresh fruit (optional: strawberries, blueberries, banana slices)
  • Maple syrup or honey (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  4. Divide batter evenly into four small bowls. Add 2-3 drops of gel food coloring to each bowl (red, yellow, blue, green) and stir gently until colors are vibrant.
  5. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with nonstick spray or butter.
  6. Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of colored batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and cook another 30-60 seconds until golden.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed. You should have about 24 mini pancakes (6 of each color).
  8. Thread 4-5 pancakes onto each bamboo skewer, alternating colors. Optionally, add fruit slices between pancakes.
  9. Arrange skewers on a platter and serve with maple syrup, honey, or fruit dip. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For best color, use gel food coloring. Do not overmix the batter for fluffiest pancakes. Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut oil. Pancakes can be made ahead and reheated. Supervise young children with skewers; use blunt sticks for toddlers.

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