Wake up and celebrate - these Funfetti Pancakes are loaded with rainbow sprinkles and big birthday vibes in every bite. The ultimate feel-good breakfast, no special occasion required.
If there's one thing that can instantly make breakfast more fun, it's sprinkles. These Funfetti Pancakes take classic, fluffy homemade pancakes and give them a colorful twist with rainbow sprinkles baked right into the batter. They're bright, cheerful, and perfect for birthdays, sleepovers, or just because it's Saturday and you feel like celebrating.
The best part? You don't need any boxed mixes or fancy ingredients to make these. Just a handful of pantry staples and your favorite sprinkles, and you're on your way to a brunch-worthy treat that looks like it came straight from a kid's dream. And yes, adults are absolutely allowed to get just as excited.
(P.S. If you're looking for more kid-friendly breakfast ideas, don't miss these unicorn donuts too!)
This Funfetti Pancakes recipe is....
- Homemade from scratch!
- Easy to make.
- Kid-friendly
- Freezer-friendly
I like to drizzle my pancakes with a quick powdered sugar glaze and, of course, more sprinkles on top. But they're just as delicious with butter and maple syrup, or even stacked high with whipped cream for an extra treat.
Quick Tips
Use the right sprinkles: Go for traditional jimmies (the long, soft sprinkles). Other types, such as nonpareils tend to bleed and melt into the batter, leaving streaky pancakes.
Gently fold in the sprinkles: Stir sprinkles in at the very end of mixing the batter and fold gently to keep the colors from bleeding together.
Keep 'em warm: I like to place my cooked pancakes onto a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while I work. This keeps them warm and fluffy until I'm done cooking the whole batch.
Cheat with pancake mix. In a rush? Feel free to use a store bought pancake mix instead of making the pancakes from scratch. Or you can mix up a batch of my make ahead pancake mix to have on hand. Just fold the sprinkles into your batter and top with your favorite toppings!
Storing & Freezing
Storing Leftover Pancakes. These pancakes will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days. Just store them inside an airtight container or a food storage bag.
Freeze extras! Pancakes freeze beautifully. Just layer them with parchment paper and store in a freezer bag.
Reheating: Reheat pancakes in the toaster or microwave for a quick breakfast later. There is no need to defrost first!
Fun Variations
- Birthday Cake Flavor: Add ½ teaspoon of cake batter extract to the pancake batter for a true birthday cake taste.
- Chocolate Chip Confetti Pancakes: Toss in mini chocolate chips along with the sprinkles for a double dose of fun.
- Mini Pancakes: Make silver dollar-sized versions for party platters, brunch boards, or kid-sized hands.
- Color-Themed Pancakes: Customize the sprinkle colors to match a holiday, birthday party theme, or favorite team. Think red and green for Christmas pancakes, pink and red for Valentine's Day, or all pink or blue for a baby shower brunch.
- Whipped Cream Stack: Skip the syrup and layer pancakes with whipped cream and sprinkles for a dessert-worthy breakfast tower. Totally over the top. Totally worth it.
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Recipe
Funfetti Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sprinkles plus more for topping
Instructions
- Make the glaze; In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Then add the milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla. Combine until smooth.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles. Combine until evenly distributed.
- Preheat nonstick pan or griddle to medium heat, then spoon ⅓ cup of batter onto the preheated pan per pancake.
- Cook 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface, then flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Repeat until all batter has been used.
- Serve topped with the powdered sugar glaze, and extra sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
Amy says
I don't know why I never thought to put sprinkles in my pancakes, but this was so fun and easy.