Heart Pancakes : A Stack of Love to Start the Day
Start your morning with something sweet and heartfelt—literally. These Heart Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and shaped with love, making them perfect for Valentine’s breakfasts, anniversaries, or any cozy morning where you want to serve a little extra care. Add berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a picture-perfect finish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 heart pancakes 1x
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
1 egg
2 tbsp melted butter or oil
½ tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional, for pink or red hearts)
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and food coloring if using.
Pour wet into dry and mix gently until just combined—don’t overmix.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.
Pour batter into a heart-shaped cookie cutter or squeeze bottle to form hearts directly on the pan.
Cook 2–3 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.
Serve warm with toppings like fresh fruit, syrup, or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 per pancake