How to Make Mickey Mouse Pancakes

It's often difficult to find something that is both healthy and fun for a child to eat. In some cases, healthy food doesn't appeal to a child's palate. At other times, the food doesn't look interesting enough. Sometimes it helps to make food which resembles something a child enjoys, such as the popular character Mickey Mouse. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• A griddle or frying pan
• A mixing bowl
• A whisk or a fork
• Your favorite pancake recipe or pancake mix
• Oil or butter
• Fruit for decoration

1. Mix together the ingredients for your favorite pancake recipe or use a boxed mix.

2. Lightly oil the griddle or frying pan. Heat the griddle/pan on medium high heat.

3. Pour or scoop the batter on to the griddle/pan.

4. Make one large circle (the face) with the batter and two smaller circles (the ears) at the top right and left of the larger one.

5. Make the smaller circles as close to the same size as possible. The shape you've made should be symmetrical. It should resemble the shape of Mickey Mouse's head.

6. Flip the pancakes carefully once the three circles have baked together. Don't let the pancakes bake too long. Try to keep the batter somewhat soft.

7. Make a face with your choice of fruit.

Tips & Warnings

• For the mouth, raisins or an apple slice will work nicely.

• For the eyes, use marshmallows or small dabs of yogurt.

• For the nose, use a cherry, grape or other small piece of round fruit.

• Have your child help you with the pancakes. Let them suggest something they can put on the pancakes.