These snowman pancakes are soft and fluffy, made with only a few ingredients they are a kid-favorite holiday breakfast!

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make these cute snowman pancakes:

Ricotta Pancakes

  • Ricotta
  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs
  • Salt (optional, omit for babies <12m old)
  • Baking powder
  • Coconut oil: for greasing the pan

Snowman Decoration

  • Powdered milk or cream cheese: to cover the pancakes in white.
  • Carrot: for the nose.
  • Apple slice and raspberries: earmuffs.
  • Strawberries: Scarf.
  • Blueberries: Buttons.
  • Pretzels: for the arms and hands.
  • Chocolate chips: for the eyes.
  • Mini chocolate chips: for the smile.
Ricotta pancakes ingredients

Step by Step Instructions

Making the pancakes:

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Mix in the ricotta.
  • Add the flour, salt, baking powder and mix.
  • Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a skillet over low to medium heat.
  • Mold the pancakes using a spoon. For the snowman head I used 1 tbsp, for the body I used 2 tbsps.
  • When golden on the bottom, flip and cook the other side.

Decorating the Snowman:

  • Place the snowman head and body on a plate.
  • Cover with some powdered milk or cream cheese.
  • Cut a small piece of carrot in a triangle shape for the nose.
  • Cut a small thin slice of apple for the earmuffs and place underneath the snowman head. Then place 2 raspberries, one on each side.
  • Use chocolate chips to make the eyes and the smile. See picture for details, I used regular sized chips for the eyes and mini for the smile.
  • To make the scarf, cut a piece of strawberry and make a wavy shape with a knife.
  • Use pretzels to make the arms and hands, break them into the correct sizes and place on each side of the snowman.
  • For the buttons, place 3 blueberries on the body.
  • To finish, you can spread some shredded coconut.
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Storage Instructions

These ricotta pancakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure to use a freezer bag or airtight container.

To reheat, place them in the microwave for 10s increments until warm, or use a toaster.

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Snowman Pancakes

These snowman pancakes are soft and fluffy, made with only a few ingredients they are akid-favorite holiday breakfast!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Boneco de neve natal, Christmas pancake ideas, Easy Christmas pancakes, weihnachten schneemann
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5 snowmen
Calories: 301kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Ingredients  

Ricotta Pancakes
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp coconut oil for greasing the pan
Snowman Decoration
  • 2 strawberries
  • 15 blueberries
  • 10 dark chocolate chips
  • 25 mini dark chocolate chips
  • 15 pretzel sticks
  • 10 raspberries
  • 1/4 apple
  • 1/4 cup powdered milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 carrot

Instructions

Making the Pancakes

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Mix in the ricotta.
  • Add the flour, salt, baking powder and mix.
  • Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a skillet over low to medium heat.
  • Mold the pancakes using a spoon. For the snowman head I used 1 tbsp, for the body I used 2 tbsps.
  • When golden on the bottom, flip and cook the other side.

Decorating the Snowman

  • Place the snowman head and body on a plate.
  • Cover with some powdered milk OR cream cheese.
  • Cut a small piece of carrot in a triangle shape for the nose.
  • Cut a small thin slice of apple for the earmuffs and place underneath the snowman head. Then place 2 raspberries, one on each side.
  • Use chocolate chips to make the eyes and the smile. See picture for details, I used regular sized chips for the eyes and mini for the smile.
  • To make the scarf, cut a piece of strawberry and make a wavy shape with a knife.
  • Use pretzels to make the arms and hands, break them into the correct sizes and place on each side of the snowman.
  • For the buttons, place 3 blueberries on the body.
  •  To finish, you can spread some shredded coconut (optional)

Notes

  • Nutrition facts calculated per serving.
  • Ingredient list for snowman decoration is enough for 5 snowmen. If making less you can reduce the quantity and make regular pancakes. Serve them with maple syrup or cream cheese and fruit for a nutritious breakfast.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Snowman Pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
301
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
130
mg
43
%
Sodium
 
293
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
296
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
940
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
227
mg
23
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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