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Naturally Dyed Heart Shaped Pancakes Recipe

Fluffy, buttermilk pancakes in a fun red heart shape easily done with natural food dye and DIY pancake molds.

4.8 from 139 votes
15 mins
Total Time
8
pancakes
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Naturally Dyed Heart Shaped Pancakes

How to Make the Best Naturally Dyed Heart Shaped Pancakes

We’re in love with these heart-shaped pancakes! These naturally dyed heart shaped pancakes use beetroot powder to create a gorgeous red color without any artificial food dyes. The pancakes are light and fluffy, made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for the perfect texture.

The DIY aluminum foil molds are an easy and fun way to shape the pancakes without special equipment. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast, anniversaries, or any time you want to impress loved ones with a festive morning meal. The natural red hue from the beetroot powder makes these pancakes as beautiful as they are delicious.

Top them with maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, and fresh mint for a truly special breakfast. These pancakes are sure to make any morning feel extra special, and the homemade molds are a clever cooking hack that adds personality to your table.

Naturally Dyed Heart Shaped Pancakes

Naturally Dyed Heart Shaped Pancakes

Fluffy, buttermilk pancakes in a fun red heart shape easily done with natural food dye and DIY pancake molds.

4.8 from 139 votes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Keywordheart shaped pancakes, natural red food dye, red heart pancakes, valentine's day breakfast
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings8 pancakes
Calories118kcal
AuthorChristina Hill
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Ingredients

Pancake Batter

Toppings

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and beetroot powder.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
  3. Using a rubber spatula, mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Do not overmix—stir until all the dry ingredients are incorporated, but there should be some lumps in the batter.

Create Heart Molds

  1. Make the heart molds using aluminum foil. Take a piece of aluminum foil about 1½ feet long and fold it into quarters until it's just over an inch wide.
  2. Fold it in half the long way to make the point of the heart. Make the top of the heart by connecting the two ends, fold them over and round out the tops.
  3. Repeat for as many times as you need to fill the pan or griddle. For a 13-inch skillet, you'll need 3 molds.

Cook the Pancakes

  1. Melt butter in the skillet or griddle over medium heat and place the molds in the pan.
  2. Fill each mold with ¼ cup batter and spread gently with a small spatula or the back of a spoon.
  3. When bubbles appear on the top of the pancakes, carefully remove the molds. You may need a small spatula to separate the molds from the sides of the pancakes.
  4. Flip and cook the other side for about 2 minutes.
  5. Repeat until all the batter is used.

Serve

  1. Serve warm and garnish with your favorite toppings!
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