Gingerbread Boy Pancakes

Gluten Free
Gingerbread Boy Pancakes
20 min.
18
54kcal

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Start your morning off with a delightful twist on a classic favorite: Gingerbread Boy Pancakes! These gluten-free pancakes are not only a fun and festive way to enjoy breakfast, but they also bring the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread to your table. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, these pancakes are sure to put a smile on everyone's face.

With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 18 delicious pancakes that are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. The combination of apple butter, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg creates a rich and aromatic batter that will fill your kitchen with the inviting scent of the holidays. Plus, each pancake is only 54 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence!

What makes these pancakes truly special is the opportunity for creativity. Once cooked, use a gingerbread boy or girl cookie cutter to shape each pancake, and let your imagination run wild with decorating! With a can of Betty Easy Flow white decorating icing and some small candies, you can transform your pancakes into adorable edible art that kids and adults alike will love.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the griddle, and get ready to enjoy a breakfast experience that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Your mornings will never be the same!

Ingredients

  • cup milk 
  • 0.8 cup spiced apple butter 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  •  eggs 
  • can chocolate icing white (6.4-oz size)
  • serving m&m candies 
  • 2.5 cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In large bowl, stir all pancake ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
  2. Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right.)
  3. Brush with vegetable oil if necessary or spray with cooking spray before heating.
  4. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles form on top and edges are dry. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.
  5. Using 3 1/2 to 4-inch gingerbread boy or girl cookie cutter, cut one shape from each warm pancake. Decorate as desired using icing and candies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories54kcal
Protein8.55%
Fat44.46%
Carbs46.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.67
Glycemic Load
0.26
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3134782547536%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:53.53kcal
2.68%
Fat:2.66g
4.09%
Saturated Fat:0.77g
4.83%
Carbohydrates:6.33g
2.11%
Net Carbohydrates:6.1g
2.22%
Sugar:5.38g
5.98%
Cholesterol:19.94mg
6.65%
Sodium:14.54mg
0.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.15g
2.3%
Vitamin K:2.96µg
2.82%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.69%
Selenium:1.82µg
2.6%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.56%
Phosphorus:24.44mg
2.44%
Calcium:22.39mg
2.24%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.95%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.65%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.32%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.26%
Potassium:38.38mg
1.1%
Vitamin A:52.93IU
1.06%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.06%