These Funfetti Pancakes are a deliciously fun way to start your weekend! Light, fluffy, and bursting with a subtle vanilla flavor, they’re like having dessert for breakfast. Perfect for celebrations or just adding a little extra joy to your morning, these colorful pancakes are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!
Easy Birthday Pancakes
Homemade pancakes is one of my favorite breakfast recipes and this one includes rainbow sprinkles. It’s a colorful rendition of a tasty classic. I like to make these for my kids as a special way to celebrate their birthdays. Just add whipped cream and more sprinkles to make it extra meaningful. These pancakes are quick and easy to make and you may even have a second batch to store for later.
If you love these, you should try these Happy Birthday Crepes.
Why You’ll Love These Funfetti Pancakes
- Kid approved. These are sweet, fluffy, and filled with colorful rainbow sprinkles!
- Budget-friendly. The ingredients in this recipe are affordable on any size budget.
- Freezes well. Make extra pancakes and freeze them for another day!
What You’ll Need
This is a super basic and delicious homemade pancake recipe that includes rainbow sprinkles! It’s so straightforward and uses many kitchen staples.
- Flour: I use simple all-purpose flour for this recipe. If you want a gluten-free version, feel free to substitute your favorite gluten-free blend.
- Sugar: White granulated sugar is what I use as a sweetener for the pancakes, which is the same for most easy recipes.
- Salt: Adding a little salt balances the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Baking powder: This leavening agent is key in achieving super fluffy pancakes.
- Butter: Melt the butter before you add it to the pancake batter. Ensure it is not hot before you mix it in so it doesn’t cook the eggs or curdle the milk.
- Milk: I chose whole milk but 2% should be fine as well. I haven’t tried this recipe with plant-based milk but I bet it would be great, too.
- Egg: Ensure your eggs are at room temperature so they incorporate into the batter better.
- Vanilla: I love pure vanilla extract because it helps to give the pancakes that authentic birthday cake flavor.
- Sprinkles: You can’t have Funfetti without rainbow sprinkles! If you want to make these for a holiday, consider red and green sprinkles for Christmas or red, white, and blue for a patriotic holiday!
How to Make Funfetti Pancakes
Below is how to make the perfect Funfetti pancake batter and how to cook them to golden brown perfection. If you don’t have an electric griddle pan, feel free to use a flat, large skillet instead over medium heat.
- Heat your griddle. Preheat your electric griddle to 275 degrees F.
- Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir them well with a whisk.
- Add the wet ingredients. Beat in the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla with a whisk or an electric mixer until it’s smooth.
- Stir in the sprinkles. Then, gently stir in the rainbow sprinkles.
Serving Ideas
- Sides: Pair these rainbow Funfetti pancakes with a savory side dish to create the ultimate brunch. Some recommendations are Crockpot Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Corned Beef Hash, and Honey Butter Biscuits.
- Toppings: Spread Instant Pot Cherry Jam or Strawberry Butter on top of your pancakes. Even Homemade Whipped Cream or maple syrup are great choices.
Proper Storage
Store leftover pancakes in a resealable bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Place them in a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat them in the microwave from thawed or frozen!
More Pancake Recipes to Try
- German Pancakes
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Fruity Pebbles Pancakes
- Fluffiest Pancakes
- Carrot Cake Pancakes
- Red Velvet Pancakes
Rainbow Funfetti Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to 275 degrees.
- In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder then mix.
- Whisk in your butter, egg, milk, and vanilla using a hand or stand mixer.
- Mix in your sprinkles.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop 3 tablespoons of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Flip when the pancake batter is full of air bubbles and cook opposite side.
- Place your pancakes on a large plate to serve.
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3 comments on “Funfetti Pancakes”
Good
Very good. And easy!
Amazing! Fluffy. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe with us.