🎄 Christmas Tree Pancakes
Stacked green pancakes decorated like a festive Christmas tree!
🧾 Ingredients
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Pancake mix (or homemade batter)
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A few drops of green food coloring
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Whipped cream
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Strawberries or berries for ornaments
Optional decorations:
🍫 chocolate chips
🌈 sprinkles
🍒 cherry for tree topper
(Simple — just tint the batter & stack!)
👩🍳 Kid-Friendly Steps
Mix pancake batter and add green food coloring.
Cook small → medium → large pancakes.
Stack largest on bottom to form a tree shape.
Add whipped cream like snow.
Decorate with berries/sprinkles as ornaments! 😋
🔥 Adult Help: Stove & flipping.
⭐ Fun Tips
Add a star-shaped strawberry slice on top ⭐
Dust powdered sugar for a snowy effect ❄
Make mini trees for everyone at the table!
💛 Why Kids Love It
It feels like eating a Christmas decoration — magical & festive!
📌 Parent Notes
Fun holiday breakfast
Great Christmas morning tradition
Kids can decorate like craft time
Use spinach purée instead of dye for natural green
🖨 Printable Recipe Card
Christmas Tree Pancakes
Time: 10–12 mins | Serves: 1 tree stack
Ingredients
• Pancake batter
• Green coloring
• Fruit & toppings
Steps
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Tint green & cook.
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Stack pancake tree.
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Decorate + eat!
Kid Tip: Let kids decorate trees like gingerbread houses!
Adult Note: Handle hot pan.
