{"id":3579,"date":"2023-02-21T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T11:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/uncategorized\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids"},"modified":"2024-02-09T15:34:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T15:34:37","slug":"pancake-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/at-home\/pancake-art","title":{"rendered":"Pancake Art for Pancake Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dh-row\"><div class=\"dh-col\"><div class=\"dh-text\"><p>Pancake day is here, the one day of the year when your kids are genuinely excited to help out in the kitchen! Whilst we love a crepe, traditional fat pancakes tend to work best for decorating. We used a simple recipe to whip up our batch, however, we\u2019ve also included our favourite banana and oat mixture should you wish to be extra healthy. If your stomach isn\u2019t rumbling yet it will be soon, check out how to make our fun and easy pancake art for kids below.<\/p>\n<div data-id=\"ad-1\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#dino\">Dinosaur pancake<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"#minnie\">Minnie Mouse pancake art<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"#minions\">Minions pancake<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"#bunny\">Bunny pancake art<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"#bear\">Easy bear pancake<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607329\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/fun-pancake-art-for-kids-6_s5f6st.jpg\" alt=\"A flatlay of ingredients for making pancakes at home\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>When is pancake day 2024?<\/h2>\n<p>Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) is on Tuesday 13th February this year, and it changes based on Easter dates. It falls the day before lent starts, and stems from the tradition to use up all the things you have in your kitchen cupboards, before giving up things for lent! Ready to get stuck in? Let&#8217;s start with a recipe for making pancakes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients for regular pancake mix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200g Self-Raising Flour<\/li>\n<li>30g Sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 Eggs<\/li>\n<li>300ml Milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to make pancake mix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mix the milk &amp; flour.<\/li>\n<li>Beat in the eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Add the sugar and stir well until everything is mixed in.<\/li>\n<li>Cook your pancakes for a minute on each side, checking they\u2019re cooked through before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Ingredients for oat &amp; banana pancake mix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 bananas<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup oats (we recommend rolled)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>pinch of salt<\/li>\n<li>pinch of cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>How to make oat &amp; banana pancake mix:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Using a blender, blend all the ingredients until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Cook your pancakes for a minute on each side, checking they\u2019re cooked through before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>5 easy pancake art ideas:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>The Dinosaur<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Start with a regular pancake shape and cut off the bottom (leaving around 3\/4). Next, use this small slice to form the tail. Chop a banana, using one half for the neck and the remainder to cut 4 small legs. Finally use strawberry slices to form the back, a blueberry for the eyes and the ground and the stubs of the strawberry to make some trees.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607328\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids-3_rzjvze.jpg\" alt=\"Step by step guide to making dinosaur pancake art\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607329\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/fun-pancake-art-for-kids-4_w6tkwo.jpg\" alt=\"Easy dinosaur pancake art for kids\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><a name=\"minnie\"><\/a>Minnie Mouse<\/h2>\n<p>For this cute Minnie Mouse idea, simply whip up 2 small pancakes for the ears and one larger one to form the face. Next, up halve two strawberries and a piece of banana to create a bow and add a blueberry for the nose. Lastly, add whiskers using a knife and some Nutella!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607328\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids-1_v7ccpi.jpg\" alt=\"Step by step guide to make Minnie Mouse pancake art\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607328\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/fun-pancake-art-for-kids-1_pzehpo.jpg\" alt=\"Minnie Mouse themed pancake art\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><a name=\"minions\"><\/a>Minions<\/h2>\n<p>If your kids are obsessed with Minions then these pancakes will go down a treat! You\u2019ll need to pour the mixture to make the Minion shapes, for example, one long and short pancake if you\u2019re making Bob + Stuart. Use some Nutella on the bottom half to create a base for your blueberries, which will make the dungarees. Next up, use slices of bananas and some more blueberries to make the eyes and thinly sliced raisins for the hair. Lastly, use a little Nutella to draw on a smile!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607328\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids-4_w4twqm.jpg\" alt=\"Step by step guide to making Minion themed pancakes\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607279\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/fun-pancake-art-for-kids-5_cglpog.jpg\" alt=\"A child's hand next to a plate of Minion themed pancake art\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><a name=\"bunny\"><\/a>Bunny<\/h2>\n<p>For the bunny, start by halving a banana to create the ears and use a couple of slices for the eyes and what\u2019s left over to make the teeth. You\u2019ll also need a slice of strawberry for the nose and a couple of blueberries to finish off the eyes. Once you\u2019ve arranged them onto your pancake, use some Nutella to create some whiskers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607328\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids-5_lfeefz.jpg\" alt=\"Step by step guide to making bunny rabbit pancakes\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607329\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/fun-pancake-art-for-kids-3_mfmrdr.jpg\" alt=\"Bunny pancakes for pancake day\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><a name=\"bear\"><\/a>The \u2018In A Hurry\u2019 Bear<\/h2>\n<p>It might be pancake day but that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t have to rush off to school! Luckily, this 2-second bear design can be whipped up in no time. All you need is a pancake, three slices of banana for the ears and three blueberries to make the eyes and nose. Don\u2019t forget to give him a smile with some Nutella and a drizzle of honey!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607328\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids-2_smdtha.jpg\" alt=\"Step by step guide for making an easy pancake art bear\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dayoutwiththekids-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/v1607607278\/blog\/pancake-art-ideas-for-kids\/fun-pancake-art-for-kids-2_mxlh8g.jpg\" alt=\"An easy pancake art bear\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What are your favourite pancake toppings, or will you be giving one of these cute pancake art ideas a try this year?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for other indoor fun? Check out list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/indoor-activities-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100 great indoor activities<\/a>! Or if you&#8217;re wanting to get out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\/spring-activities-for-the-whole-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spring<\/a>, we have plenty of fresh and colourful activities to do in the spring season. Check out some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/at-home\/easy-mothers-day-crafts-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mother&#8217;s Day crafts<\/a> or more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/at-home\/arts-and-crafts-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arts and crafts<\/a> the kids can do at home!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for Pancake Day by following our pancake art guide! Create dinosaurs, bears and even minions, all in easy to follow steps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":3580,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[409,412],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-at-home","category-cooking-baking-and-other-recipes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3579"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3579\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3580"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3579"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}