Cheerful Easter Bunny Pancakes with Egg Basket
Bring joy to your Easter brunch with our Cheerful Easter Bunny Pancakes! This delightful recipe was born from a creative kitchen adventure and promises to add a whimsical touch to your holiday celebrations. Picture fluffy pancakes shaped like bunnies and colorful egg-shaped treats, perfect for families and children alike. Not only are these pancakes visually appealing, but they are also packed with protein, thanks to an abundance of cottage cheese and eggs. Serve with fruit accents, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, and watch as smiles spread around your breakfast table. We hope you create special memories just as we did in our kitchen back in 2010!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cottage cheese
3 cups (No preparation needed.)
Flour (whole wheat or all-purpose)
3/4 cup (Measure directly from the container.)
Wheat germ
1 tablespoon (optional) (Measure directly from the container.)
Eggs
9 (Crack open and add to blender.)
Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon (Measure directly from the container.)
Vegetable oil or fat substitute
1/4 cup (Measure directly from the container.)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (Measure directly from the container.)
Sourdough or French bread
1 loaf (Cut 4 diagonal slices.)
Extra egg for French toast
1 (Crack open and whisk.)
Milk
3/4 cup (Measure directly from the container.)
Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon (Measure directly from the container.)
Cinnamon
a pinch (Sprinkle as desired.)
Blueberries or banana
as needed (Use for decorating bunny facial features.)
Food coloring
various (Use to color pancake batter as desired.)
Confectioners' sugar
to sprinkle (Use for decoration.)
Colored sugar sprinkles
to sprinkle (Use for decoration.)
Instructions
1
In a blender, combine 3 cups of cottage cheese, 3/4 cup of flour (whole wheat or all-purpose), 9 eggs, 1 tablespoon of Splenda, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and wheat germ (if using). Blend until the mixture is smooth.
2
Divide the batter into small bowls according to how many colors of pancake eggs you wish to make. Reserve half of the batter in one bowl for the bunny face pancakes.
3
In a lightly greased cast iron skillet, cook each color of pancake egg batter in elongated shapes, resembling small eggs (1-2 inches). Flip carefully and allow to cook lightly on both sides to maintain the coloring. Set aside the finished egg pancakes on a plate.
4
Using the reserved pancake batter, cook 3-inch round pancakes for the bunny faces, ensuring you have enough pancakes of even thickness for the bunny ears.
5
In a separate lightly greased skillet, prepare four slices of sourdough or French bread. Cook until golden brown, then cut each piece diagonally to create bunny ears.
6
Assemble the plates by stacking the bunny face pancakes and arranging the colorful pancake eggs around them to create an adorable basket of eggs. Decorate with blueberries or banana slices for facial features on the bunny.
7
To finish, sprinkle confectioner's sugar and colored sugar sprinkles over the top for a festive touch. Enjoy your cheerful Easter Bunny Pancakes with Egg Basket!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cheerful Easter Bunny Pancakes with Egg Basket?
A whimsical Easter brunch dish featuring high-protein pancakes shaped like bunnies and colorful eggs, served with French toast ears.
What are the primary protein sources in this recipe?
The protein comes primarily from three cups of cottage cheese and nine eggs used in the pancake batter.
Is this recipe suitable for children?
Yes, it is specifically designed to be kid-friendly, colorful, and visually appealing for holiday celebrations.
What ingredients are needed for the pancake batter?
The batter requires cottage cheese, flour, eggs, Splenda, vegetable oil, salt, and optional wheat germ.
How do you make the pancake eggs?
Divide the batter into bowls, add food coloring, and cook the mixture in small, 1-2 inch elongated shapes.
What is used to create the bunny's ears?
The ears are made from sourdough or French bread slices cooked like French toast and cut diagonally.
Can I use whole wheat flour for these pancakes?
Yes, the recipe allows for either whole wheat or all-purpose flour.
How many eggs in total are used for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 10 eggs total: 9 for the pancake batter and 1 for the French toast ears.
What equipment is needed to prepare the batter?
A blender is required to combine the ingredients until the cottage cheese and batter are smooth.
How do you create the bunny's face?
Cook 3-inch round pancakes and decorate them with blueberries or banana slices for facial features.
What sweetener is used in the pancake mixture?
The recipe uses one tablespoon of Splenda sugar substitute.
Is wheat germ a mandatory ingredient?
No, wheat germ is an optional addition to the pancake batter.
How do you prevent the colored pancake eggs from browning too much?
Cook them lightly on both sides in a greased skillet to maintain the vibrancy of the food coloring.
What is the recommended size for the bunny face pancakes?
The bunny faces should be cooked as 3-inch round pancakes.
How do you assemble the final plate?
Stack the bunny faces and arrange the colorful pancake eggs around them to look like an egg basket.
What spices are added to the French toast ears?
The bread is prepared with a mixture containing a pinch of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla.
What kind of oil should be used for cooking?
You can use vegetable oil or any suitable fat substitute.
How much milk is needed for the bread preparation?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of milk to prepare the French toast ears.
What decorative toppings are suggested for the finish?
Confectioner's sugar and colored sugar sprinkles are sprinkled over the top for a festive look.
How much cottage cheese is used?
The recipe uses 3 cups of cottage cheese.
What type of skillet is recommended for cooking?
A lightly greased cast iron skillet is recommended for cooking the pancakes and bread.
When was this recipe first created?
The recipe was inspired by a kitchen adventure that took place in 2010.
Can I use French bread instead of sourdough?
Yes, either sourdough or French bread can be used to create the bunny ears.
How much flour is added to the batter?
The recipe requires 3/4 cup of flour.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to blend the cottage cheese, flour, eggs, Splenda, oil, and salt in a blender until smooth.
How many slices of bread should be prepared?
You should prepare four slices of bread, which are then cut diagonally.
What is the purpose of dividing the batter?
The batter is divided so that different food colorings can be added to create multi-colored 'eggs'.
How much salt is included in the batter?
The batter includes 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Is this recipe good for an Easter brunch?
Yes, it is specifically designed to bring joy and a whimsical touch to Easter holiday celebrations.
What makes these pancakes 'cheerful'?
Their playful bunny and egg shapes, vibrant colors, and sweet decorative toppings make them cheerful.