Gingerbread Boy Berry Board (Printable)

Festive breakfast with gingerbread-shaped pancakes, fresh berries, and creamy vanilla yogurt on a vibrant board.

# What You Need:

→ Pancakes

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 cup buttermilk
12 - 1/2 cup milk
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 2 tablespoons molasses
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings & Board Assembly

16 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
17 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
18 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
19 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
20 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
21 - 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for drizzling)
22 - Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain tenderness.
04 - Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Place a gingerbread man cookie cutter on the skillet and pour about 1/4 cup batter inside. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Remove the cutter, flip pancakes, and cook an additional 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Arrange the gingerbread boy pancakes on a large serving board or platter.
07 - Surround the pancakes with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
08 - Place a bowl of vanilla Greek yogurt on the board. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the pancakes or use them to create faces.
09 - Drizzle honey over the pancakes if desired and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a festive touch.
10 - Present the board promptly to enjoy the fresh ingredients and playful arrangement.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun for kids
  • Combines pancakes with fresh berries and creamy yogurt
02 -
  • Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version
  • Substitute regular yogurt or dairy-free yogurt if desired
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy
  • Use a cookie cutter for uniform gingerbread shapes
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