4th of July breakfast will be a hit this year with these easy red, white, and blue festive patriotic pancakes!

Early 4th of July Memories

The 4th of July holiday brings friends and family together to celebrate the freedom we are so grateful for in the USA. For me, some holidays are rich in tradition, while others offer something a little different each year. Although fireworks have always been the main event on this patriotic holiday, each year was celebrated a little differently.

I have fond memories of saving my allowance and heading to the firework stand with friends or my brother when they finally opened each year. Some years Dad would take us to pick out a big stash and we couldn’t wait to light them off with family in front of our home that night.

I grew up outside of Portland, Oregon, which borders Washington state, and I had a good friend from church who lived just over the border. Her city allowed bigger and better fireworks and put on a large firework show at a venue and historical site called Fort Vancouver. For several years into my pre-teen and early teen years, I’d head to her place where we’d light off our own fireworks on the 3rd, and head to Fort Vancouver for the big show on the 4th.

Recent 4th of July Memories

My hubby and I have enjoyed the holiday in various ways over the years. In our early years we’d spend time on our friend’s boats watching the fireworks in downtown Portland from the water. Other years included a 4th of July breakfast with tasty pancakes that we enjoyed along with the 4th of July parade in a sweet little town next to ours. Our little town also had a great firework show that we enjoyed attending.

Since living in Arizona in recent years, we’ve enjoyed 4th of July in our cozy neighborhood that goes all out for the holiday. Our neighbors congregate outside to light off everything from sparklers to the “big guns” for everyone to enjoy.

With 4th of July approaching this year, I wanted to come up with something new that would capture some of these precious memories. These tasty little pancakes remind me of the holiday as a kid and the 4th of July pancake breakfast I enjoyed with my husband.

What are your favorite 4th of July memories? Let me know in the comments and come with me as I show you why they’re great and how to make them.

Why You’ll Love these 4th of July Breakfast Pancakes

• They’re incredibly patriotic, all decked out in red, white, and blue.
• They’ll be a hit with the kiddos (or adults that are still half kid, just like me).
• You’ll love how easy they are to make.
• You can use any plain, white pancake mix you have on hand.
• The whipped cream and sprinkles add to their festive flair.

What’s in These Patriotic Pancakes?

• Pancake Batter

  I use Bob’s Redmill gluten free pancake mix, but you can use your favorite pancake mix or whatever you have on hand as long as it makes a white or light-colored batter. The pancake mix also calls for eggs, milk and butter. I’ve made it dairy free as well with almond milk and non-dairy butter spread and it’s quite tasty.

• Food Coloring

  For dying the pancake batter. You’ll dye half of the batter red and the other half blue. I use gel food coloring.

• Cooking Spray

  Whatever cooking spray you have on hand will work fine.

• Whipped Cream

  In keeping this recipe easy, I use whipped cream from a spray can. Plus, it looks pretty too! I found an almond milk spray whipped cream, which is great for my dairy free friends.

• Sprinkles

  Some stores sell patriotic sprinkles this time of year, but any red, white, and/or blue sprinkles that you like will work.

How to make the 4th of July Breakfast Pancakes

1. Prepare your pancake batter per your mix’s instructions

2. Divide the pancake batter into two separate bowls.

3. Slowly add blue food coloring to half of the batter and red to the other half until the batter reaches your desired shade of blue and red.

4. Heat a griddle to 350 degrees, or skillet to medium heat.

5. Spray the inside of at least 2 large and 2 small star-shaped metal cookie cutters with cooking spray.

6. Place the cookie cutters on the griddle or skillet.

7. Add the batter to the inside of the cookie cutters. *** Make an even amount of red and blue, small, and large stars.

8. Cook the first side until the batter begins to bubble (usually 2-3 minutes, depending on your pancake mix).

9. Using an oven mitt, slowly remove the cookie cutters from the stars. If the pancakes stick to the inside of the cookie cutters when you pick them up, flip them over and gently push the star through the cutter and onto the griddle or skillet with a knife.

10. Cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.

11. Stack the pancakes in twos with a larger star on bottom and a smaller star, in a different color on top.

12. Garnish with a little whipped cream and sprinkles.

13. Serve and enjoy!

Making Ahead, Storing and Reheating Leftover Pancakes

Making 4th of July Pancakes Ahead of Time

The pancakes can be made ahead of time. Make sure to consume them within three days.

Storing Leftover Pancakes

Leftover pancakes can be stored in the fridge for three days or the freezer for three months. I store them in double zip lock bags in the freezer to help prevent freezer burn. Make sure to remove all the air from the baggies.

Reheating Leftover Pancakes

The best way to reheat the pancakes from the fridge or freezer is in the toaster.

Thank you for checking out these 4th of July Breakfast Pancakes! Let me know how yours turn out in the comments below!

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