Description
Start your holiday morning with a burst of festive joy—Magical Reindeer Pancakes are the ultimate Christmas breakfast! Fluffy pancakes become adorable reindeer faces with crispy bacon antlers, banana slice eyes, chocolate chip pupils, and a juicy raspberry nose. This fun and easy recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast, a holiday brunch, or any morning that needs a little magic. Great for kids and packed with holiday cheer, these easy pancakes make delightful food ideas for breakfast lovers and anyone searching for creative Christmas breakfast ideas.
Ingredients
4 pancakes
4 strips bacon, cooked crisp
1 banana, sliced into rounds
8 chocolate chips
2 raspberries
Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
1. Cook your pancakes using your favorite recipe or a mix, aiming for 4–5 inch circles.
2. Fry the bacon until crisp, then drain it on paper towels.
3. Slice banana into rounds; you’ll need two per pancake.
4. On a plate, place two pancakes. Stick bacon strips on the top of each pancake to make antlers.
5. Add two banana slices as eyes and top with chocolate chips.
6. Place one raspberry on each pancake as the nose.
7. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a ring mold or measuring cup to make evenly-sized pancakes.
Swap bacon with apple slices or turkey bacon for dietary preferences.
Let the kids decorate their own pancakes to make breakfast more interactive and festive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg