Heart-Shaped Pancakes

Serves: 2-3 pancakes

Age: 5+ (with adult help for cooking)
Peppermint Bark

Ingredients: 


  • 100g Co-op self-raising flour 
  • 1 Co-op Free Range Medium egg 
  • 150ml Co-op Semi Skimmed Milk 
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional) 
  • A little butter or oil for the pan 

Instructions:


  1. Put the flour, egg, and milk into a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk everything together slowly until the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
  3. Ask an adult to help heat a frying pan on a low to medium heat and add a small bit of butter or oil to stop it sticking.
  4. Carefully pour the batter into the pan, making a heart shape or use a heart-shaped mould if you have one.
  5. Cook for 1–2 minutes, watching for little bubbles to appear on the surface.
  6. When the edges look set, ask an adult to help flip it over carefully.
  7. Cook for another minute until golden and cooked through.
  8. Lift out of the pan, place on a plate, and serve warm with love for Mum. 


Topping Ideas


  • Co-op Strawberries or blueberries 
  • Co-op Fairtrade Banana slices 
  • Co-op Yogurt or whipped cream 
  • A drizzle of Co-op Squeezy honey or maple syrup 



Tips for Kids

  • Use a spoon or squeezy bottle to draw the heart shape. 
  • Count spoonfuls of batter together. 
  • Decorate the pancakes like a smiley face or love heart. 



Easy Variations


  • Mini pancakes: Make smaller hearts for a stack 
  • Chocolate chip: Add a few chocolate chips to the batter 
  • Healthier: Swap half the flour for oats 

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