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These Santa pancakes are such a fun way to make your Christmas pancake breakfast extra special! Made with your favorite pancakes and fresh fruit, they’re an easy, festive treat to make with the kids.

Santa Pancakes on a plate.

Why You’ll Love These Santa Pancakes!

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Okay, how cute are these Santa pancakes?! They’re such a fun way to make Christmas breakfast feel special, and they’re SO easy to put together!

I wanted to start a little Christmas tradition of making Santa pancakes and writing letters to Santa, and it turned into such a fun morning! Charlie and Claire LOVED it and keep asking for these pancakes again and again. I love that something as simple as pancake breakfast can become a little holiday tradition we look forward to every year!

And can we talk about how cute these are on the breakfast table?! The soft, fluffy pancakes paired with sweet fruit make such a fun Christmas breakfast. They’re festive, delicious, and a fun way to get the kids excited for Christmas morning!

P.S. If you’re planning more Santa-themed treats for the holidays, you HAVE to check out these No-Bake Santa Hats!

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Santa Pancakes

By Melissa Johnson
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 pancakes
Turn your favorite pancakes into adorable Santa faces with fresh fruit! These Santa pancakes are an easy, playful addition to your Christmas breakfast table.
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Ingredients 

  • Pancakes
  • 4 sliced bananas
  • 4 blueberries
  • 8 strawberries sliced in half
  • 2 raspberries

Instructions 

  • Make your pancakes with whatever batter you like.
  • Slice the strawberries in half, and slice the bananas into thin slices.
  • When the pancakes are all cooked, put the bananas on to make Santa’s hair and beard.
    Bananas on pancakes for Santa Pancakes face.
  • Arrange the strawberries to make Santa’s hat. Use another slice of banana for the end of his hat.
    Santa pancakes make a fun pancake breakfast with banana slices for the beard, strawberries for the hat, and blueberries for the eyes.
  • Use two blueberries for his eyes, and a raspberry for his nose.
    Santa Pancakes on a plate.
  • You can add whipped cream if you wanted as well!

Notes

  • Use pancakes that are similar in size to make the Santa faces look consistent.
  • Let the pancakes cool slightly before decorating so the fruit stays in place.
  • Choose ripe but firm bananas and strawberries so they’re easier to arrange and hold their shape.
  • Serve immediately after decorating for the best appearance and texture.
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My bakery experience taught me the secrets to simple baking. Now, I share easy-to-follow recipes and party ideas through Best Friends For Frosting® and my cookbook, Celebrating Everyday, simplifying everyday cooking and holiday celebrations.

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