From favorite seasonal flavors like cranberry and gingerbread, to cute Christmas-themed pancakes, your holiday guests will gush over these merry pancakes.
12 Days of Pancakes
1/12
Banana Pancake Snowmen
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 snowmen
From the Recipe Creator:
Both kids and adults will love these yummy pancakes. Invite your little ones to help decorate their snowmen and they'll jump out of bed in a hurry! —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 snowman (calculated without decorations): 133 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
2/12
Easy Gingerbread Pancakes
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Molasses and spices turn an ordinary pancake mix into a special breakfast. These are so easy to make that you can have them any day of the week. —Trina Stewart, Yacolt, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes: 248 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
3/12
Pecan Apple Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
18 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Weekend brunches are a big deal here in Texas, and these sweet, well-spiced pancakes make any breakfast special. So put on your apron and invite the neighbors in! —Sharon Richardson, Dallas, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes: 489 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
4/12
Cranberry Orange Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 pancakes (1-1/4 cups syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
As special as the holidays, these fluffy pancakes are drop-dead gorgeous, ready in just minutes and brimming with sweet, tart and tangy flavor. Seconds, anyone? —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes with about 1/3 cup syrup: 574 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
5/12
Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Cinnamon Honey Syrup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a great breakfast for special days, but it mixes up so fast that it's perfect for busy mornings as well. —LeeAnn Hansen, Kaysville, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes with 1/4 cup syrup: 702 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1003mg sodium, 99g carbohydrate (64g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
6/12
Holiday Spice Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
With hints of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, these pancakes make every breakfast a holiday. This perfect blend of flavoring will spice up your morning any time of the year!—Cindy Fuller, Forest City, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes (calculated without syrup): 297 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
7/12
Overnight Yeast Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
18 pancakes (1 cup syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing says "good morning" like these fluffy pancakes topped with a fruity homemade syrup. When I don't have the time to make the syrup, I'll sprinkle a few blueberries over the batter when I spoon it onto the griddle. —Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes with about 2 tablespoons syrup: 339 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 747mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
8/12
Santa Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a meal sure to make little eyes shine bright, try this adorable breakfast. The cinnamon-flavored pancakes feature cherries and whipped cream, so they look just like the jolly ol' elf himself. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 255 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 376mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
9/12
Orange Ricotta Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
These popular pancakes are likely to spark a craving. For a different twist, switch the citrus ingredient to lime or lemon juice.—Brehan Kohl, Anchorage, Alaska
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes (calculated without syrup and confectioners' sugar): 449 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
10/12
Cinnamon Applesauce Pancakes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These applesauce pancakes are so good, you just might skip the syrup. They were created for Christmas morning but have since wowed folks at church breakfasts as well as gatherings with family and friends. The cinnamon is a delightful touch. —Richard DeVore, Gibsonburg, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes (calculated without syrup and butter): 218 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
11/12
Ricotta Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes with 1/3 cup apples (calculated without syrup): 257 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
Bonus Decorating Idea
Shape your favorite pancake recipe into a Christmas tree and decorate with favorite toppings. Don’t forget the cookie-cutter pancake cutout for the star!
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