Kids Menu Breakfast Recipe

Make batter

In a medium bowl whisk together 0.75 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp sugar and 0.125 tsp salt until combined. In a separate small bowl whisk 0.75 cups milk, 0.5 of a large egg (beat one egg and use roughly half), 1 tbsp melted butter and 0.25 tsp vanilla. Pour wet into dry and stir until just combined — a few small lumps are OK. Let rest 5 minutes.

Cook pancakes

Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with a little melted butter. For each pancake, pour about 3 tbsp batter (makes small kid-size pancakes). Cook 1.5–2 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges look set, then flip and cook another 1–1.5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Keep pancakes warm on a low oven (about 200°F / 95°C) while finishing remaining batter. Yield: 3–4 small pancakes.

Serve pancakes

Stack pancakes, top with 0.5 tbsp butter and serve with 2 tbsp maple syrup on the side.

Crack 1 large egg into a small bowl, add 1 tbsp milk, 0.125 tsp salt and 0.0625 tsp pepper (if using). Whisk until blended and slightly frothy.

Heat a small nonstick skillet over low-medium heat and add 0.5 tbsp butter. When butter is melted and bubbling slightly, pour in egg mixture. Let eggs sit undisturbed for 10–15 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, folding curds from edges to center. Cook until soft and slightly set but still moist — about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat (eggs will continue to set) and transfer to plate.

Cook hash brown patty according to package directions: usually bake or pan-fry. For pan-fry, heat 1 tsp oil or a small knob of butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook patty 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp and heated through. Drain on paper towel.

Prepare fruit: if using mixed berries and banana/apple slices, toss 0.5 cup fruit lightly with 0.25 tsp lemon juice to keep apples from browning. Place fruit on the plate beside pancakes and eggs.

Cold milk or juice: pour 6 oz of the chosen cold beverage (milk, apple juice, or orange juice) into a child-sized cup and serve with a straw.

Hot cocoa: prepare a 6 oz serving of hot cocoa according to packet or house recipe (heat 6 oz milk or water, whisk in cocoa mix until smooth). Note: hot cocoa and hot tea are regular price; additional refills available for $2.99.

Hot tea: steep a tea bag in 6 oz hot water for 3 minutes; serve with a small amount of honey or sugar on the side for older children if desired (not for infants).