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    Healthy Rainbow Mini Pancakes

    Published: Jul 2, 2020 Β· Modified: Jul 21, 2024

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    Healthy Rainbow Pancakes Recipe! My adorable mini rainbow pancake cereal recipe is made with good for you ingredients. This is an excellent healthy breakfast recipe to make with your toddlers and kids and are even good for babies as a finger food!

    Sometimes I wish social media would cease to exist, then other times I am thankful for the amount of recipe inspiration I can get right at my fingertips. So thank you social media for introducing me to pancake cereal!

    My mini rainbow pancake cereal recipe is super easy to make, they just take a little bit of patience since you're making many small ones. You can also make these into a regular sized healthy rainbow pancake recipe! Just skip the squeeze bottle, and make sure to cook each pancake on both sides.

    Do you love making Healthy Dessert for Breakfast? Read myΒ Ultimate Guide on Making Healthy Easy Dessert Recipes!

    HEALTHY RAINBOW MINI PANCAKES INGREDIENTS

    My vibrant colored mini pancake cereal recipe is made with just a few easy to find healthy for your ingredients!

    • 3Β cupsΒ white wheat flour, whole wheat, or gluten free 1:1
    • 7Β teaspoons baking powderΒ (use aluminum free)
    • 2Β teaspoons pink sea salt
    • 2Β tablespoons raw cane sugar, coconut sugar, or date sugar
    • 2 Β½Β cupsΒ milk of choice
    • 2Β large eggs or 2 flax seed eggs
    • 6Β tablespoons avocado oil

    I have not tried making my rainbow mini pancakes with almond flour or oat flour, but if you give either of those a try, leave me a comment below to let me know how they turned out!

    TIPS FOR PERFECT HEALTHY MINI RAINBOW PANCAKES

    1. Mix your pancake batter well. If you have any chunks of flour in your rainbow pancake batter, it can get stuck in the squeeze bottle cap and clog the hole when you are trying to quickly cook your batter!
    2. Preheat your skillet. Ever wonder how to get a nice crispy pancake? The crispy edges are formed right when the pancake batter hits a hot skillet. Make sure you are adding oil too!
    3. Oil your skillet. This is for the same reason as above. Plus, you don't want your mini pancakes to stick! (Unless of course you are using a nonstick pan).
    4. Cook till dry to the touch. You don't need to cook both sides, the mini pancakes are small enough to cook through from one side! But you can if you want to like I did the second time around in my rainbow pancake cereal recipe video.
    5. Chill your coconut milk. This allows you to get a hard coconut cream that can whip into a nice coconut whipped cream! Healthy and delicious pancake topping and a great alternative to maple syrup for kids and toddlers.

    A note on storage and reheating rainbow mini pancakes: Store your healthy rainbow pancakes either in the fridge or the freezer in an airtight container. To re-crisp them, simply add them to a heated skilled again. OR, arrange pancake cereal on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven. Store the coconut whipped cream in an airtight glass container in the fridge.

    ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS IN MY HEALTHY RAINBOW PANCAKE RECIPE

    I made my rainbow pancake cereal to be a lot healthier than your average pancake. My mini rainbow pancakes are naturally colored with dyes like beet root powder, blue spirulina powder, and matcha green tea powder!

    If you want to make your healthy rainbow pancakes even healthier with more fiber, substitute the white wheat flour for whole wheat flour. Just keep in mind that whole wheat flour is heartier and heavier.

    • White wheat flour: this has more protein and fiber than all purpose flour.
    • Baking powder: look for aluminum free baking powder!
    • Pink sea salt: all natural and unrefined. It is not bleached (like conventional salt is).
    • Raw cane sugar: another all natural and unrefined option. Substitute honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or coconut sugar.
    • Soy milk: calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Substitute any other milk that you like to use for no difference! You can also use any other milk or plant milk that you prefer in your rainbow pancake batter.
    • Local eggs: local is better in so many ways: healthier, eco friendly, support local economy to name a few. I included an easy flax egg substitution in my recipe card below for healthy rainbow pancakes with no eggs.
    • Avocado oil: straight from avocados, a good healthy fat source. And those healthy fats are good for your brain health and mood.

    RAINBOW PANCAKES WITH NATURAL COLORS

    My colorful pancakes are so vibrant that you won't believe each and every bite is colored naturally from plants! I used beet root powder, golden milk latte mix, passion fruit flakes, and more!

    Here are your natural options for coloring pancakes for you and your kids:

    1. Red: beet root powder, or pink pitaya (pink dragon fruit) powder
    2. Orange: golden milk latte mix (turmeric powder with other spices)
    3. Yellow: passion fruit flakes or less golden milk latte mix
    4. Green: matcha green tea powder or moringa powder
    5. Blue: blue spirulina powder
    6. Purple: butterfly pea powder or beet root powder mixed with blue spirulina powder
    7. Pink: pink pitaya powder or beet root powder
    healthy rainbow mini pancake recipe

    HOW TO MAKE NATURAL HEALTHY RAINBOW MINI PANCAKES

    BEFORE YOU START: if you are making my funfetti coconut whipped cream, make sure that you put a can of full fat coconut milk in the fridge the night before! This helps the hard part of the coconut milk harden more so that you can whip it into coconut whip cream for your pancake cereal!

    STEP 1: MAKE THE PANCAKE BATTER

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together:

    • 3 cups flour
    • 7 teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons pink salt
    • 2 tablespoons sugar.

    Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

    Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients:

    • 2 eggs
    • 2 Β½ cups milk
    • 6 tablespoons of avocado oil

    Whisk healthy mini pancake batter to COMPLETELY combine. Any small chunks of flour in your healthy pancake cereal recipe can easily clog your squeeze bottles.

    Let the batter sit for ~5 minutes until it is bubbly:

    mini pancake batter with bubbles in a blue mixing bowl

    STEP 2: COLOR PANCAKE BATTER NATURALLY

    Next, grab 5 different bowls and scoop 1 cup of healthy pancake batter into each bowl. Leaving 1 cup of batter leftover in the mixing bowl.

    Whisk each of the natural powdered food colors into the bowls of pancake batter.

    • Red: 1-2 teaspoon beet root powder
    • Orange: 1-2 teaspoons golden milk powder
    • Yellow: Β½ teaspoon golden milk powder
    • Green: 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
    • Blue: 1-2 teaspoons blue spirulina powder
    • Purple: 1 teaspoon butterfly pea powder
    • Pink: 1 teaspoon pink pitaya powder

    Add more of the colorings to get the shade that you like, each of these measurements are just an estimate.

    STEP 3: COOK MINI PANCAKES

    Use a funnel to transfer your colored pancake batter into the squeeze bottle. Make sure to rinse your funnel if you are using the same one for different colors.

    Heat a skillet over medium to medium low heat with 1-2 tablespoons of oil.

    1 tablespoon of oil for a smaller pan, 2 tablespoons for a larger pan. The pan should be hot to get crispy fluffy mini pancakes.

    Squeeze the pancake batter onto the pan and make sure the edges of the pancakes are not touching each other.

    mini red pancakes on a frying pan

    Cook them until bubbles form on top and they are dry to the touch. You don't need to cook both sides. Since they are so tiny, they will cook all the way through. You can cook them on both sides, however, if you want to!

    mini red pancakes with bubbles on a frying pan

    And that's it! Perfect colorful mini pancakes to make someone's day special!

    Let me know how YOU made them in the comment section below!

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    HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY FUNFETTI COCONUT MILK WHIPPED CREAM

    Now we get to the mini pancake cereal toppings! You can use maple syrup (the classic), OR you can make my easy and delicious coconut milk whipped cream!

    Take your can of chilled coconut milk from the fridge. Scoop the hard part of the coconut milk into a mixing bowl. Either with a hand held mixer or a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the coconut cream on medium speed until it is fluffy.

    Next, add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Beat again until soft peaks form. Turn the blender off and carefully fold in the rainbow sprinkles.

    Love rainbow sprinkles? Try my Healthy Funfetti Cupcakes with Almond Flour next!

    rainbow sprinkles on top of whipped coconut cream in a stainless steel mixing bowl

    Perfect fluffy natural rainbow pancake cereal. Such a fun brunch!

    Hope you enjoy!

    STORAGE

    How to store mini pancakes & pancake cereal? You can store healthy rainbow mini pancakes in the freezer or the fridge! I love storing all my pancake recipes frozen because it keeps them fresh much longer and all I have to do is heat them up in the microwave. I find that storing pancakes for more than a couple days in the fridge even if they're in an airtight bag makes them more stale than freezing them.

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    CAN I TURN HEALTHY RAINBOW MINI PANCAKES INTO PANCAKES MIX?

    Healthy pancake mix is a pantry staple! You can make healthy rainbow pancake mix one of two ways: either as a big mix in 1 big jar and then add your coloring/ dye as you make them. Or you can use dry powdered dye and have a couple jars of the colored dry pancake mix.

    Here's the recipe for the dry rainbow pancake mix that you can add coloring to later after mixing:

    • 3Β cupsΒ white wheat flour, all-purpose flour, whole wheat, or gluten free 1:1
    • 7Β teaspoons baking powderΒ use aluminum free
    • 2Β teaspoons pink sea salt
    • 2Β tablespoons raw cane sugar, coconut sugar, or date sugar

    To make the rainbow pancakes from my dry mix recipe:

    Add 1 cup of the pancake mix above along with ΒΎ cup milk, 1 large egg, and 2 tablespoons oil. Add 1-2 teaspoons food coloring powder or as much as you want to get the color you want.

    I use beet root powder for red, golden milk powder for orange & yellow, matcha green tea powder for green, blue spirulina powder for blue, and then a mix of beet root and blue spirulina for purple.

    FAQ's

    More frequently asked questions about natural rainbow pancake cereal.

    How many calories are in 4 mini pancakes?

    Approximately 60 calories in 4 mini pancakes. And 1 mini pancake has about 15 calories.

    Are healthy rainbow mini pancakes good for an 8 month old?

    Yes! I have been making homemade pancakes for my now 3 year old since she was 6 months old! Mini pancakes make an excellent and visually stimulating finger food for baby led weaning!

    Is it okay to put food coloring in pancakes?

    Yes! It is totally okay to put food coloring in pancakes. If you want to dye your food naturally, either use the super food powders I mentioned above. Or, look for all natural liquid food dyes at the store. Some examples of what to look for all natural liquid food dye ingredient labels: blue spirulina, turmeric, vegetable juice (like beet for red), etc.

    If you love healthy pancakes, you're going to love these Healthy Breakfasts!

    • Sugar Free Crockpot Apple Butter
    • Healthy Instant Pot Apple Sauce
    • Pumpkin Waffles
    • Dark Chocolate Waffles
    • Almond Pulp Pancakes
    • Pink Pitaya Pancakes
    • Healthy Beet Root Pancakes
    • Healthy Funfetti Pancakes
    • Golden Milk Pancakes
    • Blue Spirulina Pancakes
    • Healthy Christmas Pancakes
    rainbow pancake cereal recipe

    If you try my Healthy Rainbow Pancake Cereal Recipe, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube!

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    Healthy Rainbow Mini Pancakes (Pancake Cereal)

    These healthy rainbow mini pancakes are made with healthy ingredients like white wheat flour and avocado oil. Naturally colored with beet root powder, turmeric, passion fruit flakes, moringa powder, butterfly pea powder, and more! Healthy pancake cereal makes the perfect breakfast or snack for babies toddlers and kids!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 2 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 180 mini pancakes
    Calories 490 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowls
    • Whisk
    • funnel
    • squeezable condiment/sauce bottle
    • skillet
    • hand held mixer or standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment

    Ingredients
      

    For the rainbow pancake batter:

    • 3 cups white wheat flour sub all-purpose flour, whole wheat, or gluten free 1:1
    • 7 teaspoon baking powder use aluminum free
    • 2 teaspoon pink sea salt
    • 2 tablespoon raw cane sugar sub coconut sugar
    • 2 Β½ cups milk of choice
    • 2 lg eggs sub 2 flax eggs
    • 6 tablespoon avocado oil plus extra for cooking

    Red:

    • 1-2 teaspoon beet root powder

    Orange:

    • 2 teaspoon golden milk latte mix

    Yellow:

    • 1-2 teaspoon passion fruit flakes

    Green:

    • 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder

    Blue:

    • 1 teaspoon blue spirulina

    Purple:

    • 1-2 teaspoon butterfly pea powder

    For the coconut whipped cream:

    • 1 14 oz can full fat coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • ΒΌ cup all natural rainbow sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • BEFORE YOU START: if you plan to make the coconut whipped cream, you will need to refrigerate the can of coconut milk overnight. This gives the hard portion of the milk time to harden more.
      1 14 oz can full fat coconut milk

    For the rainbow pancake batter:

    • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
      3 cups white wheat flour, 7 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoon pink sea salt, 2 tablespoon raw cane sugar
    • Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
      Add the wet ingredients.
      Whisk together until the batter is smooth and lump free.
      Make sure there are no chunks of flour because this can easily get stuck in the squeeze bottle and clog it.
      2 Β½ cups milk of choice, 2 lg eggs, 6 tablespoon avocado oil
    • Let the batter sit for ~5 minutes for the baking powder to activate.
      healthy rainbow pancake batter
    • To color the mini pancakes:
      Line up 6 small bowls.
      Add a 1 cup scoop of the pancake batter to each bowl.
      Add the powder or dye and whisk the color in until the batter is smooth.
      Use a funnel to pour the batter into the squeeze bottles.
      Secure the lid tightly on top of the bottle.
      1-2 teaspoon beet root powder, 2 teaspoon golden milk latte mix, 1-2 teaspoon passion fruit flakes, 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder, 1 teaspoon blue spirulina, 1-2 teaspoon butterfly pea powder
      natural colored rainbow mini pancake recipe
    • Heat a frying pan with 1-2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
    • Squeeze small dots of the batter onto HOT greased pan. Cook until the tops of the pancakes form bubbles and are dry to the touch. Transfer to a plate to cool. Repeat this with the rest of the batter.
      how to cook healthy mini pancakes

    For the coconut funfetti whipped cream:

    • Scoop the hard portion of the coconut milk into a mixing bowl. Beat with hand held mixers (or use a standing mixer with a whisk) on medium high speed until it is fluffy. Add in the maple syrup and continue to beat. You should be able to get soft peaks.
      2 tablespoon pure maple syrup, ΒΌ cup all natural rainbow sprinkles, 1 14 oz can full fat coconut milk
      can of the liquid portion of the coconut milk
    • Turn the mixer off and gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
      Enjoy!
      homemade coconut whipped cream

    Video

    Notes

    Nutrition facts on this recipe are just an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients you choose.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 30mini pancakesCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 15gFat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gPotassium: 488mgFiber: 8gIron: 3mg
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    1. Lauren

      July 02, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      okay I mean the pancakes are too cute, but the list of natural food coloring ingredients is a gem! So many possibilities without using artificial colors, and I love that they all add nutritional benefits too. I've been wanting to try butterfly pea powder for awhile. This post makes me think it's time!

    2. Heidi | TheFrugal Girls

      July 03, 2020 at 1:41 am

      Oh my goodness... how fun! They say to eat the rainbow, so these pancakes are a seriously fun way to do just that! πŸ™‚

    3. Christie

      July 05, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      These are just soooo much fun! I love how colourful they are and I love the tip on using a squeeze bottle! I tried making these a few weeks ago using a piping bag and what a fun mess to clean up lol!!! I'll try your tip next time!

    4. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      July 06, 2020 at 11:46 pm

      5 stars
      Since everyone says to eat the rainbow, this would be a really fun way to do that! ??

    5. [email protected]

      July 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      Isn't it amazing that these super food powders can add SO many health benefits!

    6. [email protected]

      July 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      HEhe this is the best way to eat the rainbow!! And super kid friendly πŸ˜€

    7. [email protected]

      July 15, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      hahaha girl I tried the piping bag too and it seemed that the batter was so runny that it just kept coming out and spilling everywhere! Try the squeeze bottles next!

    8. [email protected]

      July 15, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      yes!! This is the best way to eat the rainbow! Fruits & superfood powders!

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