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Easy Kid-Approved Breakfast for Dinner Recipe

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A quick, simple, and kid-approved breakfast-for-dinner recipe featuring fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, and sweet syrup. Perfect for family nights and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free option)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 6 slices bacon (or turkey bacon for a leaner choice)
  • Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling
  • Fresh fruit like sliced strawberries or banana
  • Plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and optional cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with butter.
  6. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven if cooking in batches.
  8. Serve pancakes stacked with crispy bacon, drizzle with maple syrup, and garnish with fresh fruit or yogurt.

Notes

Use fresh baking powder for fluffy pancakes. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough pancakes. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven. Bacon can be cooked in the oven on a foil-lined tray for easier cleanup. Variations include adding chocolate chips, blueberries, or pumpkin puree for seasonal twists.

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