Memorial Day Breakfast

As I was making our Memorial Day Cookies to bring to a friends, I realized they were a bit more campout cookies and a bit less Memorial Day like.

I decided to make a very special breakfast for the family, because we have a couple very special Veterans in our families and we want the kids to understand that this weekend is more about celebrating sacrifice then celebrating s'mores.

(and I think they would be great for July 4th celebrations too!)

They are regular pancakes mixed with red velvet pancakes with blueberries on top.

 

Can't forget the syrup!

 

Recipes:

Regular Pancake

(adapted from allrecipes)

1 1/2 cups flour

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 tsp baking powder

2 egg whites, beaten

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Combine all dry ingredients (that includes sugar) in a large bowl.  In a separate bowl, combine beaten egg whites, milk, oil, and vanilla.  Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Pour about 1/3 cup onto med. high griddle and lightly brown on both sides.

Red Velvet Pancakes

1 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3 tablespoons white sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 large egg

3/4 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup sour cream

1/8 tsp red gel food coloring

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cocoa powder) in large bowl and set aside.  In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, sour cream, food coloring, and vanilla.  Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix until just combined.

Pour about 1/3 cup onto med. high griddle and lightly brown on both sides.

I didnt quite realize how much a red velvet pancake is basically just cake, so I just let the kids have one small bite of them.  And, to be honest, I cant really see myself making them again!  I think if I want a red pancake I will just add some red food coloring to the regular pancake batter.

Thank you so much to all the Veterans and those currently serving... and the amazing families supporting them.  You are appreciated!

Comments

[Renee]

I love it! Well done.

[bridget {bake at 350}]

You are so adorable.

[Paula]

What a super colourful way to start off your Memorial Day. Enjoy!

[Jessica]

Those are so stinkin' cute! I bet your kids love meal time in your house. :)

[Luciana]

=)
I love your pancakes!
And I'm glad you're celebrating the sacrifice of your brave ones!

Have a great day and keep on this lovely meal thing =)

[TidyMom]

You always think of such fun things to do with food Amanda!!.....love this!...I stumbled it too!

[Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com}]

very patriotic!

[Amy]

I am totally going to try red velvet pancakes now! They look so darn yummy! It's giving me cravings right now... :)

[Christina]

YUM!

[libby]

What a great idea! I lOVE them. I'll have to do that for next year. Thanks for the idea.

[libby]

oh, and of course the pics look fabulous!

[Kelsey{itsybitsyfoodies}]

These look so cool! What a unique idea for Memorial Day...I love it!

[Maranda]

Those are so pretty! You are right, I can see these being very lovely on the 4th of July! Thanks for sharing!

[Janis]

Looks great - I think Rebekah wants you for a mommy - maybe she would eat better! :) lol

[Gianna]

Cool! I am surprised you let your kids even have a bite! No no no! I'm totally just kidding! I love you and you totally know that! How cool!

[denise]

love it...i think your rainbow cake is one of the images that really sticks out in my mind from back in the day so i got a chuckle when i saw these pancakes...i think it is awesome how much time you spend creating something so tasty and gorgeous to symbolize things...your family is lucky and we are lucky to join in with you!

[blackhuff]

I sometimes wish I had the creativity you have to come up with all these delicious and appealing food. Well done.

[Jess]

Lovely photos. I was thinking I should do a food post again just to work on my food photography. There is just something about a subject that doesn't move, LOL! I also wonder if adding pulverized dehydrated strawberries would add enough color to avoid the dye?

[Bethany]

Fun! My pancakes never end up the same size. They would never stack like this. Very cute idea. Hope your day was wonderful.

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Love the pancakes....I am going to do this on July 4th for sure. My kids will love it! Thanks for the idea (as usual). Enjoy your day!

[Melanie]

I just wanted to say what a treat it was to meet you at the Casual Blogger Conference last weekend. I enjoyed getting to talk with you and wish you the very best!!

[MommyTopics.com]

You're so cute! I love this! Great for 4th of July breakfast too!

[Liz]

oooo, the red velvet pancakes sound SOO yummy!!

[Maria]

Super fun breakfast!

[CFMama]

Oh how dare you add so much food coloring to your family meals. LOL They look mouth watering good!!

[Medical Advice]

its called a real mommy!im happy to you be a being mommy..

[Nicole Underwood]

red velvet pancakes!?!?!?
*faints*

[Cecilia]

Love the contrasting colors!

[Londa]

I love pancakes! Like...could eat them every.single.day.of.my.life. We are going to go patriotic at our house!!! Thanks for another brilliant, delicious idea!

[amanda]

what a cute idea!! i would never think of something like that!! thanks for sharing. :0)

[carma]

there you go feeding your kids those "hazardous" pancakes again ;-)

[christy rose]

Yummmmmmy!!! What a great idea! You are such a creative and wonderful mom! :)

[Americanpancake]

Lovely photos. This is one of those "why didn't I think of that?" I love RVC and I am going try your recipe this weekend. Thanks for the post.

[Cassidy]

these are so great ! i love it .

much love ! <3
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[Jordan Flipsyde]

Chance to read your blog, I really like your blog, let me learn a lot! I will focus on your blog, refuels!

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This seems truly a memorial day breakfast.This looks so sweet and mouth watering for me as pancake is one of my favorite dessert.I will try for that Red velvet pancakes.

[medizinische Fusspflege]

Looking at those photos truly made me hungry... So delicious and yummy! I want my mom to make me some. :(( I want that for breakfast. I'm definitely telling her about this blog. Thanks for sharing.

Great recipe - thanks for sharing some of the culinary delights.

[Sarah]

I'm going to make these. I don't really get why you only let your kids have a tiny taste the only difference is a tablespoon of sugar. lol.

I'm going to switch out the sugar for honey!
Thanks so much for a great recipe!!

[Whitney W]

Thanks for sharing these wonderful recipes! I am currently 31 weeks along with twin boys and am on modified bedrest. This will be something fun my Hubby and I can make together 4th of July morning!

[Jodi]

Thanks for the recipe! I saw you on The Idea room. I can't wait to make these!

[Kim]

what a fun idea! i will be making these on the 4th. and you know, it's okay to have cake for breakfast every now and then!

[Emily]

hello! the recipe looks declicious! how much food colouring would i have to use for these if i have the liquid kind, not gel? i really don't want them to turn out pink.