Leprechaun Pancake Bites

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the General Mills HQ up in Minnesota. It was a quick trip, packed with meetings and fun. They issued a challenge to us – create a fun snack or party food using any of the Big G cereals.

I chose Lucky Charms.

For two reasons, it’s our family’s official “treat cereal” and because St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching.

Even though I was working in these amazing kitchens with just about anything at my disposal, I still wanted to make something that was simple and that I would make in my own kitchen for my guys.

So I set out to make pancakes…with crushed Lucky Charms mixed into the batter…for a little flavor and crunch. Then I colored the batter green…and then used the green and luck marshmallows as a garnish.

Easy, easy, easy.

I decided to make teeny tiny pancakes, from 2-bite size to 1-bite size. It did take a little longer to do this, but they turned out super cute…and I know the boys are going to love them!

I shared a bit of a step-by-step over on the $5 Dinners Instagram page, if you want to see…click here and then swipe right to see them!

Now it’s your turn to have a some green Lucky Charms fun in your kitchen!

Print Recipe

Leprechaun Pancake Bites

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Servings: 8 persons

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup Lucky Charms cereal, crushed
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• Green food coloring
• Whipped cream or syrup
• Green Lucky Charms marshmallows, as garnish

Instructions

• In a small food processor, grind the Lucky Charms cereal. (Only grind the oats part, do not grind the marshmallows.)
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, crushed cereal, sugar, baking powder, salt. Stir in the eggs, melted butter, and milk. Add green food coloring until reaches preferred green-ness.
• Use a teaspoon or Tablespoon and add 1 spoonful at a time to skillet or electric griddle. Cook through on both sides and set aside. Repeat until all batter is used.
• Make short stacks of Leprechaun Pancake Bites and top with whipped cream and the green Lucky Charms marshmallows.
• Serve Leprechaun Pancakes Bites for St. Patricks Day, or any day that youre feeling green and/or lucky!

Disclosure: General Mills did pay for my travel expenses to attend the meetings and event. Recipe and opinions are my own.