Pretty Pancakes

By: Nick Jones on 3:18 PM

Pancakes are like the go-to snack of Filipinos. Back when I was in school, I would usually see street vendors selling freshly cooked pancakes along the sidewalks of our school. The inviting aroma of these freshly made sweet goodies, all topped with margarine and sugar, would be the culprit for me getting broke! No doubt, pancakes are easy to make. Various pancake mixes are available in your favorite grocery stores which are easy to follow and low maintenance. 

Today, we’re going to talk about ways to up your pancake game. Make pretty pancakes in three easy steps! Below are some of the decadent pancake recipe ideas kept at three steps max because pancakes are supposed to be easy as they are pretty!

Pride Pancakes - Make a basic recipe. Divide batter among several bowls, one for each desired color. Add food coloring to each; prepare as instructed.

Red Velvet Pancakes - Mix basic batter. Add 1 tbs. cocoa powder and red paste food coloring. Top with cream cheese frosting (4 oz. cream cheese, 2 tbsp. butter, 3 tbsp. milk, 2 cups powdered sugar).

S’mores Pancakes - Make basic batter with chocolate chips; top with marshmallow crème and graham cracker crumbs.

Double Chocolate Pancakes - Make basic batter. Add 2 tbs. cocoa powder; fold in chocolate chips.

Caramelized Banana Pancakes - Make basic batter and cook pancakes. Sauté sliced bananas in canola oil; add a few spoonfuls of brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Serve over pancakes.

These are just some of the ways to recreate your usual pancake experience. If you’re not in the mood to rummage through your kitchen for additional ingredients, that’s okay too! Just pair up your pancake with your freshly brewed copy. Slather a generous amount of maple syrup and chocolate syrup on top of your fluffy creations and you’re all set for a restaurant-style pancake dining! Craving for one right now? Yummy pancake meal kits online are now available at malagoshomegrownproduce.com, Davao’s online grocery and delivery that sells different kinds of meal kits. Just type “where to buy an online meal kit near me” and you’ll find them easily.