Pancake Recipe for Kids: Fluffy, tasty, and easy-to-make pancakes that every child will love to eat and enjoy making. These are a favorite in our house for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Watch a video of my girls and me making them below!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Whiskware. All opinions are my own.
A recipe kids can help make is always a win. My children adore these pancakes and love being involved in every step.
My middle daughter was so excited she suggested we spend a homeschool session cooking together because she wanted to make more pancakes with me.
What made the whole experience extra fun were the pancake molds from my friends at Whiskware®.
We used the Pancake Art Kit, which includes a batter mixing bottle (no messy bowl needed) and two shapes: a dinosaur and a pancake man that my girls call the “gingerbread man.”
The Pancake Art Kit paired with this recipe makes cooking time a fun bonding moment and a tasty meal. Life is too short for boring pancakes—make them playful and memorable.
I’m also giving away a Whiskware Pancake Art Kit, an extra batter mixer, and a unicorn pancake shaper. See the giveaway details at the end of the post.
How do You Make Pancakes for Kids?
I keep these pancakes simple and familiar: flour, milk, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract for flavor.
If you prefer a lighter version, swap butter for a neutral oil, use honey instead of sugar, or choose whole wheat flour in place of all-purpose.
One tip I follow: use more eggs and less baking powder. Too much baking powder can leave a bitter aftertaste, while extra eggs add structure, nutrition, and a fluffy texture.
Fun Pancake Recipe for Kids Step-By-Step
1. Combine milk, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, salt, and sugar in a batter mixing bottle. Shake until combined. A few small lumps are fine.
2. Heat a skillet or griddle on low-medium heat. Lightly oil a pancake mold and place it on the pan. Pour batter into the mold to fill the shape.
3. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2–3 minutes. Remove the mold and flip the pancake with a spatula. Cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
There you have it—fun pancakes in three easy steps. Serve warm with favorite toppings. I like butter, maple syrup, and chopped pineapple; blueberries or chocolate-hazelnut spread are also big hits with my kids.
Notes and Tips for the Perfect Pancake
1. This batter works especially well with pancake molds. If you pour it without a mold, it will be a thinner batter suitable for regular pancakes but pour more carefully.
2. When using a Whiskware Batter Mixer, add wet ingredients first, then the dry. This helps prevent flour clumps.
3. Don’t overmix. Stir or shake until combined; a few lumps are okay.
4. If you use a cast-iron skillet, heat it gently and cook on low so the pancakes don’t brown too quickly.
Watch How To Make Pancakes for Kids
The Giveaway! (WINNER!)
The giveaway winner is Veronica Konglim. Please check your email for instructions to claim your prize.
For the giveaway, sponsored by Whiskware, the prize included a Whiskware Pancake Art Kit, a batter mixer, a unicorn pancake shaper, a pancake man shaper, an egg mixer, and a dressing shaker to make kitchen time more fun.
How to Enter
To enter, leave a comment below or under our YouTube video telling us your favorite pancake recipe. The winner was randomly selected and announced on Monday, November 26. The giveaway was open to U.S. residents and closed at 12 noon Central Time on Monday, November 26.
Pancake Recipe for Kids
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Ingredients
- 1 cup flour (120g)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk (240ml)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a batter mixer, starting with the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter, then add the dry ingredients. Close the mixer and shake until combined. Slight lumps are fine.
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Lightly oil a skillet or frying pan and heat over medium-low heat.
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Pour batter from the mixer into the skillet or into a pancake mold to form the desired shape. Cook for about 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear on top, remove the mold if using, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
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Serve pancakes warm with toppings of your choice.
Notes
2. Substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose and honey for sugar to make a lighter version.
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