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Learn how to make easy animal pancakes – the perfect family meal idea any time of the day! This easy recipe for kids gets creativity flowing as children create their own edible art!

This post is sponsored by Meijer and the Bisquick and Meijer #PancakeStar contest. As always, all thoughts are my own.

I love cooking, but with the school year in full swing, along with after-school activities and sports practices, our meals have been a bit repetitive.

If you’ve felt this way as well, I’m excited to share this easy recipe for kids with you today.

A mealtime pancake bar. It’s as simple as differently sized pancakes, lots of fruit, and some breakfast meats. Keep reading to learn how to add loads of fun to your next family meal.

So, I must fill you in on a secret. I am not artistic – at all. I can barely draw a stick person. Now, my daughter? She’s only nine, but she is a wonderful artist. I knew this meal idea for kids was going to be one of her favorites – what kid wouldn’t like to be allowed to play with their food before eating it?!

While these cute animal pancakes might look complicated, believe me, they are not.

As I said, I am not artistic, and I was able to come up with these guys all on my own – so believe me when I say anyone can do it. 🙂

This Bisquick recipe got a veggie boost with the addition of shredded zucchini. I encourage you to go ahead, try the zucchini.

Pancakes are the perfect meal for us time-starved moms. Even better – they are an easy recipe for kids to make either side by side you in the kitchen, or on their own for those older kiddos. Making pancakes get kids cooking in no time at all!

To make it even more exciting for kids to get into the kitchen, there’s a fun contest they can enter through Meijer and Bisquick where they can become a #PancakeStar!

To find out more information on this contest, visit the Pancake Star page found here. You’ll find fun recipes, games, and the option to get $1 off your next purchase of Bisquick by uploading a receipt.

You can also enter to win one of 16 $1,000 gift cards to Meijer simply by watching Bisquick videos, voting for your favorite pancake recipe, social sharing on Twitter and Instagram, or uploading your own pancake image with the hashtag #pancakestar and #sweepstakes. I’m rooting for one of YOU to be the next #PancakeStar!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) 18 years or older. Ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 2/11/18. To enter and for Official Rules, including odds, and prize descriptions, visit https://meijer.com/bisquick. Void where prohibited by law.

How To Make Animal Pancakes

This family meal idea is easy to get on the table. Simply make the pancake batter, adding 1 cup of shredded zucchini. Pour batter onto hot griddle (or pan) in different sized circles and ovals. For different shapes, spray metal cookie cutters with nonstick spray and pour batter into them. Once the bottom is cooked, remove the cookie cutter with an oven mitt (they get hot!), and flip.

Fill bowls with a variety of fruit, yogurt, and breakfast meats – I used sausage and bacon. Present the plate of pancakes in different sizes and shapes along with all the toppings. Challenge your family to make the most creative work of art – vote on your favorites – then snap a photo and enter the #pancakestar contest or share in the comments below!

My daughter loved creating her works of art!

Will yours?!

This is a great idea for your kids next sleepover.

It’s easy to do, and kids have a blast playing with their meal before eating it! It’s also a great way to get more fruit into children! 🙂

Everyone loves breakfast for dinner, and busy moms love easy meals. I’d love to hear how your family likes this family meal idea.

Animal Pancakes

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Author: Jodi Danen, RDN | Create Kids Club
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Breakfast
Method: Griddle
Cuisine: American

Description

Learn how to easily make fun pancakes for any meal of the day.

Ingredients

2 cups Bisquick Pancake & Baking Mix
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup yogurt
variety of fruit ideas include raspberries, blueberries, cuties, strawberries, banana slices
breakfast meats such as sausage & bacon
nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat griddle, spray with nonstick cooking spray before pouring pancakes.
Make pancakes according to box instructions, adding shredded zucchini before blending.
Pour batter onto hot griddle. Pour large and small pancakes or use cookie cutters to make a variety of shapes.
Place fruits, yogurt, and breakfast meats into fun serving dishes. Serve alongside pancake shapes. Let your family assemble their own creations for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

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