SANTA PANCAKES

Santa Pancakes image

For a meal sure to make little eyes shine bright, try this adorable breakfast. The cinnamon-flavored pancakes feature cherries and whipped cream, so they look just like the jolly ol' elf himself. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium bananas, sliced
18 semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Whipped cream in a can

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine baking mix and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. , Place pancakes on individual plates. For Santa's eyes, place two banana slices on each pancake; top with a chocolate chip. For ears, cut remaining banana slices in half; place on either side of pancake. For nose, remove nine cherries from pie filling; place one in the center of each pancake. Spoon 1/4 cup pie filling above pancake for hat. Use whipped cream to spray the beard, hat brim and pom-pom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.