Get ready to celebrate, breakfast-lovers: it’s National Pancake Day! That’s right: on February 21st, it’s time to celebrate flapjacks, crepes, pancakes… the best part of breakfast. Now sure, pancakes are a little too sweet and indulgent for every day, but on a special occasion like this? It’s time to go all out!
But how to celebrate something like National Pancake Day? I mean, sure, you could just make a huge stack of pancakes and call it a day, but there are also some fun, easy ways to celebrate without too much extra effort. Read on for some ideas!
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Have breakfast for dinner!
The last thing I want to do is get up an hour earlier to have a pancake feast ready before my kids go to school. But there’s an easy solution for that: breakfast for dinner! Scramble up some eggs, fry some bacon, and — of course — make a huge stack of yummy pancakes! Not only is it a relatively easy dinner to make, but it gets everyone into the “holiday” spirit, and it’s tons of fun.
I mean, come on… what kid doesn’t love the chance to have a big stack of fluffy, syrupy pancakes for dinner?
Go to IHOP
I know, I know… this probably sounds a little weird. Why IHOP specifically? Well, every year on National Pancake Day, IHOP gives away a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. All you have to do is head over to your local IHOP between 7am and 7pm, and get yourself some free pancakes.
Now, the getting-up-early thing may still be an issue, so this could double as your breakfast-for-dinner fun. Only instead of having to clean up after you make dinner, you’re eating out. It’s all the fun with none of the mess! Win-win!
Experiment with pancake flavors
There’s nothing wrong the the traditional pancake. We all know, we all love it. But for such an auspicious event, it’s also a fun time to try something new! Mix it up, do a little experimenting, and go beyond the normal. Who knows, you might even find a new family fave!
Need some ideas? Here are a few!
- Cinnamon Bun Pancakes
- Red Velvet Pancakes
- Pancake Casserole
- Apple Pie Pancakes
- S’mores Pancakes
- Nutella Stuffed Banana Pancakes
As you can see, the possibilities are endless!
Go crazy on the toppings
So you’ve got your pancake feast planned out, but you want to take it up a notch. Instead of trying a brand new recipe, maybe you just need to make yourself a little pancake buffet, and get all the toppings your kids could desire! From sweet to savory, there are tons of options.
Pick your faves, and then set it up in bowls on the counter or your table. Then everyone can just dig in, with their own customized pancakes! How much fun is that? Here are just a few ideas.
- Whipped cream
- Berries
- Bananas
- Chocolate chips
- Maple syrup
- Peanut butter
- Nutella
- Chocolate syrup
- Nuts
- Sprinkles
- Jams and jellies
- Fruit syrups
- Bacon
- Apple butter
- Sausage
- Fried chicken
Are you celebrating National Pancake Day?
