Getting ready for the weekend? This is a quick, easy and yummy breakfast idea for you and the fam! It’s also a fun way to get the kids involved. These days my kiddos are really into being my helpers. I love it and try to find new ways for them to help me each day. Last weekend I decided to make rainbow pancakes. They are super easy to make, fun, silly looking, and tasty!

I prepped the batter in a large bowl (as if I was making a normal batch of pancakes), and let the kids add the food coloring. My son loves green and blue, so I made sure he got to make the green and blue batter. My daughter likes all colors – so she made yellow and red batter. When you cook them – you can get creative! Make them solid, tie dyed, or whatever you like! The wacky colors make for a super silly breakfast – perfect for the whole family! The recipe is below – try it out and have a fantastic weekend!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Cup – Kodiak Cakes Protein Packed Pancake Mix (or your favorite pancake mix – though I highly recommend you try Kodiak Cakes!)
• 1 Cup – Organic Whole Milk
• 1 Egg
• Cooking spray
• 4 small bowls
• 4 spoons or spatulas to stir individual colors
• Food coloring of choice
• Your favorite maple syrup, agave, jam or fruit for topping

NOTE: This recipe is for a single batch. You can double this recipe easily and save the leftovers in the fridge or freezer. They reheat in the toaster beautifully! It’s so simple – you can makes these on the weekend or on a week day! Start any day with a little bit of silly, colorful, delicious fun! 🙂

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In a large bowl, mix the pancake mix, milk, and egg. Stir until mixed well – though it will be lumpy like any pancake mix you make.
• Divide the batter between the 4 small bowls (more if you plan to make additional colors).
• Add food coloring to each bowl (decide if your kiddos are big enough to help). I added 15-20 drops per bowl for vibrant colors. Add more or less depending on the desired look of your pancakes. I let the kids add the food coloring which was really fun – and we counted the drops together so it was educational! Haha! Help them stir the batter until the food coloring is fully mixed in.
• Heat your on pan (medium heat) and lightly spray with cooking spray. Pour batter and wait until little bubbles pop up. Flip and when both sides are golden brown, remove from the pan. There is always a little oil left on the pan so I tend not to use any additional cooking spray when making rest of my pancakes. Use your own discretion based on your pan and nonstick needs. You know your stove and pans – do what you need to do for the best pancake outcome 🙂
• Make some of the pancakes solid, make some tie dyed, and have fun!
• Serve with your favorite pancake toppings. My son likes berries on his pancakes. My daughter likes agave syrup. Have fun with the toppings or eat them plain. They will look silly – and they will be delicious!
• If you have any left over, save them for the next day in the fridge and reheat in the toaster. Whenever I make pancakes, I make a double batch. They are great leftovers and you can even freeze them for a quick breakfast on the go! You’ll be amazed how great they taste after throwing them in the toaster!

ENJOY! XOXO