Description
Fluffy Bunny Pancakes are whimsical, airy, and golden pancakes shaped like adorable bunnies. Made from a light buttermilk batter and decorated with fresh fruits, whipped cream, and shredded coconut, these pancakes are perfect for a fun and delightful breakfast that will enchant kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 1.25 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decorations
- 1 can whipped cream
- 2 medium bananas, sliced into rounds
- 20 fresh blueberries
- 3 strawberries, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate jug or bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, large egg, melted and cooled unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk until just combined, being careful not to over-mix—the batter should remain slightly lumpy. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the flour and improve texture.
- Prepare for Shaping: Transfer approximately half of the batter into a squeeze bottle with a wide tip. This will be used to add detailing for the bunny shapes.
- Heat Griddle: Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium-low heat, making sure it’s hot but not too hot to prevent burning.
- Cook Bunny Shapes: For each bunny, pour a 4-inch circle on the griddle for the body and a 3-inch circle for the head. Use the squeeze bottle to draw two long oval ears and two 1.5-inch circles for the paws. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip each pancake piece with a thin spatula. Cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble and Decorate: Arrange the pancakes on a plate with the large circle as the body and smaller circle as the head; place the ears and paws accordingly. Decorate the bunny with whipped cream and shredded coconut for the tail, banana slices for the paws, and fresh blueberries and strawberry slices to create facial features like eyes and nose.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy and tender.
- Use medium-low heat to avoid burning while ensuring pancakes cook through.
- Make sure the egg is at room temperature to blend better with other ingredients.
- Letting the batter rest helps create lighter pancakes.
- Fresh fruit decorations add natural sweetness and visual appeal.
- A squeeze bottle is key for creating bunny details; if unavailable, use a piping bag or spoon with a steady hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bunny pancakes, fluffy pancakes, fun breakfast, kids pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, creative pancake recipe
