FUNFETTI SUNDAY BRUNCH PANCAKES

Happy Sunday Funday Lovelies! We are already halfway the first month of 2019 and it's exciting to  see how fast the days are going! I love Sundays! It is just one of those lazy days that you want breakfast in bed with some soothing music and yummy scents coming from the kitchen. Dreams are valid yo! If you are single like me, then you will just have to give yourself that breakfast in bed and enjoy it all by thyself, which is fun most times, especially when you have made yourself this decadent obsessively good apple cinnamon french toast and you absolutely  DO NOT want to share! Today I just woke up with a craving for some pancakes, I have several pancake recipes that you can find all over the blog, I needed something different. And since I was feeling festive and saw some rainbow sprinkles staring at me in the kitchen, I knew what I had to do. These funfetti pancakes are fluffy, pillowy and exciting to bite into! We all want to get fluffy pancakes so here are a few tips I have learnt in making pancakes. To get fluffy pancakes include baking powder or baking soda in pancake batter since this will create essential bubbles that are crucial in giving you that fluffy feel.  Eggs enable the batter to rise since they provide the pancakes with structure while butter not only adds flavor but give the pancakes moisture and a smooth richness. Do not over mix your pancake batter if you want fluffy pancakes and let you batter rest before using, you can even refrigerate for a few minutes before cooking. The best way to ensure your pancakes are fluffy is not using too much heat, since they will burn yet the middle in raw, if too low the pancakes will end up being tough and rubbery.

INGREDIENTS

2/3 Cup Rainbow Sprinkles

2 Large Eggs

2 Cups Milk

1 Tablespoon Vanilla Essence

2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour

1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

1/4 Teaspoon Salt

5 Tablespoons Melted Butter

1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar

METHOD

In a large mixing bowl add and sieve the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix briefly until blended

In a medium bowl whisk together the wet ingredients, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla essence

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until a smooth batter is formed, don’t be afraid of a few lumps

Gently fold the rainbow sprinkles into the pancake batter until just combined. Careful not to stir the mixture, this is to avoid sprinkles melting into the batter before being cooked

On medium high heat, add a ladleful or ¼ cup of pancake batter on nonstick pan and allow the pancakes to cooks without any disturbance until small bubbles start to appear on top. Once the surfaces has become shiny/ silky flip the pancake and cook the second side until golden brown

Repeat until all the batter has finished

You can serve the pancakes with chocolate, maple syrup or whipped cream, or ice cream. I was too excited I had mine just as they were, still delicious!

FUNFETTI SUNDAY BRUNCH PANCAKES

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

Yield: 3 Servings

Ingredients

• 2/3 Cup Rainbow Sprinkles
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Cups Milk
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Essence
• 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Poder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 5 Tablespoons Butter, melted
• 1/3 Cup Sugar

Cooking Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl add and sieve the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix briefly until blended
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the wet ingredients, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla essence. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until a smooth batter is formed, don’t be afraid of a few lumps
3. Gently fold the rainbow sprinkles into the pancake batter until just combined. Careful not to stir the mixture, this is to avoid sprinkles melting into the batter before being cooked
4. On medium high heat, add a ladleful or ¼ cup of pancake batter on nonstick pan and allow the pancakes to cooks without any disturbance until small bubbles start to appear on top. Once the surfaces has become shiny/ silky flip the pancake and cook the second side until golden brown
5. Repeat until all the batter has finished. You can serve the pancakes with chocolate, maple syrup or whipped cream, or ice cream

FAQs — Funfetti Sunday Brunch Pancakes

Q: What makes these pancakes "funfetti"?
A: These pancakes are made festive by adding colorful sprinkles (also called “funfetti”) into the batter, giving them a bright, cheerful appearance perfect for brunch or celebrations.

Q: Can I use gluten-free flour for these pancakes?
A: Yes! You can substitute regular all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make these pancakes gluten-free without compromising texture.

Q: Are these pancakes suitable for kids?
A: Absolutely! Kids love the colorful sprinkles and fluffy texture, making them a fun and tasty breakfast or brunch option.

Q: How do I prevent the sprinkles from melting or bleeding color into the batter?
A: Use nonpareil sprinkles (the small, hard ones) rather than jimmies or other soft sprinkles, as they hold their shape better and are less likely to bleed.

Q: Can I prepare the batter ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can prepare the batter and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Just stir gently before cooking to redistribute the sprinkles.

Q: How do I keep the pancakes fluffy?
A: Be careful not to overmix the batter; gently fold in the dry ingredients and sprinkles to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.

Q: Are these pancakes dairy-free or vegan?
A: The classic recipe includes dairy milk and eggs, but you can make substitutions such as plant-based milk and egg replacers to suit dairy-free or vegan diets.

Nutrition Card 

Per Pancake (1 medium pancake)

Nutrient	Amount	Notes
Calories	180 kcal	Moderately calorie-dense due to flour and milk
Protein	5 g	From eggs and milk
Carbohydrates	28 g	Mainly from flour and sugar in sprinkles
Sugars	8 g	Includes sugar from sprinkles and batter
Total Fat	5 g	From milk, eggs, and butter/oil used
Saturated Fat	2 g	Mainly from butter or oil
Fiber	1 g	Low fiber content
Sodium	220 mg	From baking powder and salt
Vitamins & Minerals	Contains small amounts of calcium and iron

Dietary Information Table 

Diet Type	Suitable?	Notes
Vegetarian	✅ Yes	Contains no meat or gelatin
Vegan	✅ Possible	Use plant-based milk and egg substitutes
Gluten-Free	✅ Possible	Use gluten-free flour blend
Dairy-Free	✅ Possible	Use plant-based milk and substitute butter with oil
Nut-Free	✅ Yes	No nuts in traditional recipe
Low Carb	❌ No	High in carbs due to flour and sugar
Keto	❌ No	Not suitable for ketogenic diet

Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.

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