By Family Features | Contributor
If you’re looking to win over your loved one’s heart this Valentine’s Day, consider starting the morning with a delicious homemade breakfast infused with affection.
Whether you’re crafting a breakfast delight for a partner who enjoys gourmet flavors or enticing your little ones with sweet treats, these suggestions will surely inspire you.
- Embrace the theme of love with vibrant red fruits such as strawberries or raspberries. These berries make an excellent complement to French toast or crepes, and can even elevate a simple bowl of cereal.
- If you prefer a healthier option, consider preparing a berry smoothie or a yogurt parfait layered with fresh fruits, low-fat yogurt, and granola. For an extra touch of love, sprinkle some dark chocolate shavings on top.
- Express your feelings with vibrant Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes that feature rich 100% cocoa, buttermilk, and fresh berries. Utilize heart-shaped cookie cutters to create these delightful pancakes, and enhance them with toppings like powdered sugar and berries for a charming way to convey “I love you.”
Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes
Recipe courtesy of Nestlé
Yield: 10 pancakes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons Nestlé Toll House Baking Cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon red food coloring
Heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters (optional)
Butter, for garnish (optional)
Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
Maple syrup, for garnish (optional)
Fresh berries, for garnish (optional)
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In another large bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Combine this mixture with the flour mixture and stir until blended. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it lightly with oil or butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the underside is lightly browned. Serve immediately with your choice of butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and fresh berries.
Tip: When using cookie or pancake cutters, be sure to coat them with oil to prevent sticking. Place the cutters on your skillet, fill them with batter, and remove them before flipping.
Discover more delightful recipes to share with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day at Culinary.net.
