Save to Pinterest A playful and festive breakfast platter featuring gingerbread-shaped pancakes, fresh berries, and creamy yogurt—perfect for kids and special mornings.
This recipe has become a favorite in our family for special mornings. The kids love helping to arrange the berry board and eating the gingerbread boy pancakes.
Ingredients
- Pancakes: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, 2 tbsp molasses, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Toppings & Board Assembly: 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 2 tbsp honey (optional for drizzling), Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl whisk together flour brown sugar baking powder baking soda salt ginger cinnamon cloves and nutmeg.
- Step 2:
- In another bowl whisk eggs buttermilk milk melted butter molasses and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined do not overmix.
- Step 4:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Step 5:
- Pour batter onto the skillet using a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter as a mold or shape freehand about 1/4 cup per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface about 2 minutes. Remove the cutter flip and cook another 1 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Step 6:
- Arrange the gingerbread boy pancakes on a large serving board or platter.
- Step 7:
- Add fresh strawberries blueberries and raspberries around the pancakes.
- Step 8:
- Place a bowl of Greek yogurt on the board. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the pancakes or use them to decorate faces.
- Step 9:
- Drizzle honey over the pancakes if desired and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately and enjoy assembling fun bites!
Save to Pinterest We enjoy this colorful breakfast as a special family occasion, making memories while assembling the berry board together.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls whisk non-stick skillet or griddle gingerbread man cookie cutter spatula large serving board or platter
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat gluten dairy eggs Greek yogurt may contain milk Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 390 Total Fat 11 g Carbohydrates 60 g Protein 11 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This berry board is a delightful and interactive way to start the day with loved ones.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the pancakes like gingerbread figures?
Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to pour the batter inside on a hot skillet. Alternatively, freehand pour the batter into shapes resembling gingerbread figures.
- → Can I use dairy-free substitutes for yogurt?
Yes, feel free to substitute with coconut or almond-based yogurt to suit dietary preferences or restrictions.
- → What spices give the pancakes their flavor?
The mix of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg creates the warm, festive spice profile.
- → How to keep pancakes fluffy and tender?
Whisk wet and dry ingredients just until combined to avoid overmixing, which ensures tender pancakes.
- → What are good alternatives to honey for drizzling?
Warm maple syrup or fruit preserves work wonderfully as sweet toppings without overpowering the flavors.