Easy and Fun Valentine’s Day Breakfast for Kids
Love month is officially here and Valentine’s Day isn’t far away! So I’ve got a special treat to share with you today and what better way to spread the love with your whole family? This Valentine’s Day breakfast for kids is an easy, delicious breakfast full of all the love and so much fun!
This amazing recipe for strawberry swirl sheet pan pancakes and quick whipped cream is going to be a favorite on Valentine’s Day morning! Start a tradition and make this special breakfast every year for Valentine’s Day. This easy Valentine’s Day breakfast is sure to become a favorite recipe!
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Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Swirl Sheet Pancakes and Whipped Cream
- Made from scratch, but so easy!
- Made with simple ingredients you can find them at your local grocery store.
- So easy to make and the best part, you won’t be standing over the stove flipping strawberry pancakes for 30 minutes!
- The whipped cream is fluffy and delicious.
- You can add a number of fun toppings like fresh fruit, red sprinkles, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and more!
- Cutting the heart shape with the cookie cutter is a great way to make these pancakes a little more special.
Kitchen Tools
- Baking Sheet – Be sure to use a baking sheet with a rim, I wouldn’t use a baking sheet any bigger than 15.5×10.
- Large Mixing Bowl – I love this set of metal mixing bowls with lids! They are great for recipes like this, but also for transporting food!
- Electric Mixer – It takes a little longer using an electric mixer, but it works just as well as a stand mixer for making the whipped cream.
- Stand Mixer (optional) – If you have a stand mixer I think it’s the easiest way to make the whipped cream.
- Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter (optional) – You can simply cut squares of pancakes, but to really make this a fun Valentine’s Day breakfast for kids I cut out heart shaped pancakes!
Strawberry Swirl Sheet Pan Pancake Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour –Â This recipe uses all purpose flour. My favorite is Organic King Arthur.
- Cane Sugar –Â Simple cane sugar adds the sweetness to this recipe.
- Baking Powder –Â Baking powder helps to make these sheet pan pancakes fluffy.
- Salt – Brings out all the flavors of these pancakes.
- Milk – You can use your favorite choice of milk. I typically use raw milk from a local farm.
- Butter –Â Grassfed butter is my favorite! It’s so delicious and adds so much flavor to these pancakes.
- Eggs –Â Using eggs helps bring all the ingredients together.
- Vanilla Extract – Vanilla can sometimes be omitted, but it’s so good in these pancakes and whipped cream.
- Strawberry Jam – You’ll find a recipe to make strawberry jam below! I promise it’s so easy!
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray – I like using coconut oil spray for this recipe, but you can also use olive oil spray.
Strawberry Jam Ingredients (optional)
- Frozen Strawberries – I recommend using strawberry pieces or chopping your frozen whole strawberries up in a food processor first.
- Cane Sugar – This gives some added sweetness and makes this jam gooey.
- Citrus Juice or Zest (optional for added flavor) – If you’re feeling extra, you can add a little juice to give more flavor to your jam.
Quick Whipped Cream Ingredients (optional)
- Heavy Whipping Cream – Using full fat heavy whipping cream is what makes this whipped cream so fluffy!
- Powdered Sugar – This helps to make the whipped cream sweet.
- Vanilla Extract – Don’t skip the vanilla extract in the whipped cream, it really does give it the best flavor!
How to Make This Valentine’s Day Breakfast for Kids
- Optional Strawberry Jam – Prep the strawberry jam using the directions below.
- Preheat – Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prepare – Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, then spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients and sift them together using a fork. Set aside.
- Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, combine the milk and melted butter and mix well. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until combined.
- Pancake Batter – Stream the wet ingredients into the dry, and stir just to combine. Allow the pancake mix to rest for 10 minutes before pouring it onto the prepared sheet pan. Tap the bottom of the sheet pan gently against the countertop to remove the bubbles.
- Add Strawberry Jam – Drop the strawberry jam into separate drops. Using a skewer or the tip of a paring knife draw swirls through the batter and jam.
- Bake – Place the pancakes in the oven to bake for 12 minutes. Then gently brush with melted butter before returning to the oven for another 14-16 minutes.
- Heart Pancakes – Remove the pancakes from the oven. Allow the pancakes to continue cooking/cooling on the pan for about 2 minutes before cutting with a heart cookie cutter. Be sure to place the cookie cutters as close together as possible to get the most out of the tray. Now, serve your fun heart-shaped pancake warm with whipped cream and any additional toppings! Add a glass of strawberry milk and heart-shaped fruit for fun!
Optional Strawberry Jam Steps
- Mix – Mix together frozen strawberries and sugar in a small pot over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow the berries to simmer for 3-5 minutes stirring often until fruit is broken down and mixture is thick and jelly-like.
- Optional Citrus Juice/Zest – For added flavor, mix in the citrus juice or zest.
- Storage – Set aside for recipe or allow to cool and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Optional Whipped Cream Steps
- Whipped Cream – While the pancakes finish in the oven make the whipped cream. Pour the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer. Mix on high until it begins to thicken up. Continue mixing until the cream looks light and airy. Store whipped cream in the fridge until ready to serve.
Make this special occasion even better by using sweet Valentine’s Day plates, napkins, cups, and straws! It’s budget friendly, but it’s the perfect way to add more fun to this Valentine’s Day breakfast for kids!
Topping Variations For This Fun Recipe
- Maple Syrup
- Chocolate Chips
- White Chocolate Chips
- Sprinkles
- Fresh Fruit
- Strawberry Sauce
- Cream Cheese Glaze
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Do not use a sheet pan larger than 15.5×10.
- Strawberry preserves are too thick to swirl in this recipe. You need to use a jelly or make the strawberry jam that’s included in this recipe.
- Using the parchment paper and spraying with coconut oil or olive oil spray will keep these from sticking to your pan and make clean up easier.
How to Store
You can store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Alternatively, you can cool pancakes completely, store in an airtight container, and freeze for up to 2 months.
FAQS
What is a good breakfast food for kids?
Even when it’s not Valentine’s Day, these strawberry swirl sheet pancakes are a perfect and easy breakfast food for kids!
What do you serve at Valentine’s brunch?
Along with regular brunch foods, these strawberry swirl sheet pan pancakes, makes serving a larger crowd much easier!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this fun Valentine’s Day breakfast!
More Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
- Red Velvet Waffles
- French Toast Casserole
- Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
- Vanilla Donuts
- Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
More Valentine’s Day Fun
Don’t miss out on all the Valentine’s Day fun! Free printables for cards, games, and so much more! Check out all my Valentine’s Day posts!
Strawberry Swirl Sheet Pan Pancakes and Quick Whipped Cream
These quick and easy strawberry swirl pan pancakes with quick whipped cream are sure to become a family favorite!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
26 minutes
Total Time
41 minutes
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 Cup Cane Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 Cups of Milk
- 1/4 Cup Butter (Melted)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Cup Strawberry Jam (recipe included)
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Additional melted butter for brushing
Strawberry Jam
- 1 Cup Frozen Strawberries
- 2-4 Tablespoons of Cane Sugar
Whipped Cream
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- If you're making the strawberry jam, mix together the frozen strawberries and the sugar in a small pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow berries to simmer 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Add in optional citrus jucie or zest. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, then spraying it with non-stick cooking spray, and then dusting it lightly with flour.
- In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients and sift them together using a fork. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk and melted butter and then mix well. Add in the eggs and vanilla and whisk well.
- Stream the wet mixture into the dry, and stir just to combine. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes before pouring it onto the prepared sheet pan. Tap the bottom of the sheet pan gently against the countertop to remove the bubbles.
- Drop the strawberry jam into four separate drops. Using a skewer or the tip of a paring knife draw swirls through the batter and jam.
- Place the pancakes in the oven to bake for 12 minutes then remove them and gently brush the top with melted butter before returning the pan to the oven for another 14-16 minutes.
- While the pancakes finish in the oven make the whipped cream. Pour the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the pitcher of a blender or the bowl of a food processor. Close the lid and blend or processor on high until it begins to thicken up. Continue processing until the cream looks light and airy. Store whipped cream in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Remove the pancakes from the oven and optionally brush one more time with butter, allow the pancakes to continue cooking/cooling on the pan for about 2 minutes before cutting with cookie cutters. Be sure to place the cookie cutters as close together as possible to get the most out of the tray. Serve the pancakes warm with whipped cream, syrup, fresh strawberries, and powdered sugar.
