By zp7op | Contributor
If the path to your loved one’s heart leads through the stomach, kick off this Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt homemade breakfast.
Whether you’re preparing a meal for a partner with a refined taste or trying to delight the little ones, check out these suggestions for inspiration.
Start with Love-filled Ingredients
- Red signifies love, so create your menu around fresh strawberries or raspberries, which complement French toast or crepes beautifully, and can even enhance a basic bowl of cereal.
A Healthier Choice
- For a more balanced breakfast, consider a fruity berry smoothie or a parfait made with layers of fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt, and granola. Add a touch of indulgence with a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings on top.
Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes
- Express your love with these vibrant Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes made with rich 100% cocoa, buttermilk, and fresh berries. Using heart-shaped cookie cutters makes these fluffy pancakes even more special. Top them with powdered sugar and berries for a delightful way to say “I love you.”
Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes Recipe
Recipe courtesy of Nestlé
Servings: 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 flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Combine this with the flour mixture and stir until blended. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the underside is lightly browned. Serve right away with butter, powdered sugar, syrup, and berries if desired.
Tip: If you’re using pancake or cookie cutters, coat them in oil to prevent sticking. Place the cutters in the skillet, pour the batter inside, and remove the cutters before flipping.
Discover more recipes to share with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day at Culinary.net.
