Grinch Pancakes
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These fluffy, green Grinch Pancakes, with sweet and creamy frosting and whimsical candy hearts, are a treat even the Grinch would love. They’re the perfect way to make the holidays extra special and bring a little Whoville magic to your table.
Grinch Pancake Recipe
These Grinch Pancakes are a fun way to bring a little holiday cheer straight to your kitchen! Fluffy, bright green pancakes are stacked high, swirled with frosting, and finished with whimsical heart sprinkles. They’re simple to make and guaranteed to make breakfast feel extra special.
While their vibrant green color captures the playful spirit of the Grinch, these pancakes are seriously melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, they’re a treat the whole family will love. Serve them on Christmas morning for a breakfast that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat!
For even more Grinch themed fun, be sure to try my Grinch Fruit Kabobs and Grinch Punch!
Why We Love This Recipe
- Made From Scratch: No pancake mix here! This copycat IHOP Grinch pancake recipe is made with simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry.
- Kid-friendly: Get everyone involved. Kids will love helping mix the batter and adding fun toppings to their fluffy green pancakes!
- Great for Grinch movie fans: These pancakes will be a hit with any How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie fan.
Ingredients
- Egg
- Melted Butter
- Vanilla
- Whole Milk
- Green Gel Food Coloring
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Sugar
- White Frosting or whipped cream
- Heart Sprinkles
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Piping Bags and 1M Tip
- Griddle or Skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Whisk
How to Make Grinch Pancakes
Step 1. Start by placing your flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk until all the dry ingredients are combined.
Step 2. Add milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, green food coloring and egg. I used about a 1/2 teaspoon neon green food coloring and a couple squirts of dark green, but you can make them any shade of green you’d like.
Step 3. Mix with a hand or stand mixer until the pancake batter is well combined.
Step 4. I love my pancake batter dispenser for less mess and perfectly round pancakes but you can also use a regular piping bag. Just pipe the batter onto a well greased skillet that’s heated over medium low. You can make them large or smaller for silver dollar pancakes.
Step 5. Cook the pancakes until the edges are cooked through and the bubbles on top begin to pop. Then quickly flip the pancakes and cook the other side. It takes a minute or less. The pancakes are done when they begin to brown slightly.
Step 6. If you’re adding icing, fill a piping bag with frosting and add a 1M tip. Piping icing between each pancake and a little on top. You could also top your pancakes with a drizzle of syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar, if you prefer!
Step 7. Finally, add heart sprinkles, then serve and enjoy!
Storage Instructions
- Fridge: You can store leftover pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze leftover cooked pancakes in a single layer, then stack them with parchment paper between each. Keep in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Top Tips for Delicious Pancakes
- For the brightest and best shade of green use neon green food gel. Start with a little and add a little at a time until you have the color you prefer.
- Keep your frying pan at medium-low heat so the pancakes cook evenly without browning too much.
- If you don’t have a pancake dispenser or piping bag, you can use a ladle or spoon instead.
- Let the batter rest for a couple of minutes after mixing. This short rest creates the best light and fluffy batter.
- Keep the pancakes warm as you make the rest by placing them on a sheet pan in a 200 degree oven.
Variations and Add-ins
- Flavor: Mix a teaspoon of peppermint extract into the batter for a holiday twist. You can also use almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Whipped cream: Top with green whipped cream instead of frosting for a lighter option.
- Colors: The green makes these perfect for Christmas but you can make this same recipe with different food coloring for other holidays.
- Heart-shaped pancakes: Use a heart-shaped mold to make the pancakes even more festive.
- Berries: Serve with a side of fresh strawberries or raspberries for a red and green Christmas combo. Perfect for a Grinch themed breakfast.
- Frosting: I used canned vanilla frosting, but you can use cream cheese icing or this homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream.
FAQs
The skillet may be too hot. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the pancakes cook slowly.
Yes! Just add the green food coloring to your favorite mix and follow the instructions for the batter.
Using a piping bag gives you more control over the shape and size of each pancake.
Sure. Just cook the pancakes, let them cool, and store in the fridge or freezer. Reheat in the oven until warm.
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Grinch Pancakes
Equipment
- Griddle or Skillet
- Piping Bags and 1M Tip
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- Green gel food coloring
- 16 ounces white frosting optional
- Heart sprinkles
- Extra butter for skillet
Instructions
- Start by placing your flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk until all the dry ingredients are combined.2 cups flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons sugar
- Add milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, green food coloring and egg. I used about a 1/2 teaspoon neon green food coloring and a couple squirts of dark green, but you can make them any shade of green you'd like.1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1/4 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 egg, Green gel food coloring
- Mix with a hand or stand mixer until the pancake batter is well combined.
- Using a pancake batter dispenser or a regular piping bag, pipe the batter onto a well greased skillet that's heated over medium low.Extra butter for skillet
- Cook the pancakes until the edges are cooked through and the bubbles on top begin to pop. Then quickly flip the pancakes and cook the other side. It takes a minute or less. The pancakes are done when they begin to brown slightly.
- If you’re adding icing, fill a piping bag with frosting and add a 1M tip. Piping icing between each pancake and a little on top. You could also top your pancakes with a drizzle of syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar, if you prefer!16 ounces white frosting
- Finally, add heart sprinkles, then serve and enjoy!Heart sprinkles
Notes
- If you don’t have a pancake dispenser or piping bag, you can use a ladle or large serving spoon instead.
- If your pancakes are too brown, turn the heat on the stovetop a little lower.
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