Patriotic Pancakes

I love the 4th of July! It is one of my favorite holidays.  Every year we love to start out our busy and fun day with these festive pancakes.

Since we are normally trying to get out the door for a parade,  I like to use our favorite pancake mix to make these pancakes quick and easy. 



















Prepare the mix ,or your homemade batter, according to the directions and then divide the batter between three bowls.  Put 4-5 drops of red and blue food coloring in two of the bowls.  Leave the other bowl plain.














Cook the pancakes.  While they are cooking, wash and slice your berries.














Arrange 1 of each color of pancake on the plate.  Top with whipping cream, berries and sprinkles.  Homemade blueberry or strawberry syrup would be delicious, too!

Enjoy! 


Patriotic Pancakes
Recipe By: Prescriptions for a Happy Home

Ingredients:
pancake batter, homemade or mix (prepare the amount you usually make for your family)
blue and red food coloring
whipped cream
1 c. fresh strawberries
1 c. fresh blueberies
patriotic sprinkles, optional

Directions:
Prepare the pancake batter and divide equally between three bowls.  Add 4-5 drops of red and blue food coloring to two of the bowls.  Leave the other bowl plain.  Cook the pancakes.  While the pancakes are cooking, wash and slices your fresh berries.  When the pancakes are cooked, arrange one of each color on a plate.  Top with whipped cream, fresh berries and sprinkles.  Enjoy!