Rainbow Sprinkle Pancake Stack with Vanilla Yogurt Drizzle
Fluffy pancakes bursting with colorful sprinkles, topped with a smooth vanilla yogurt drizzle for a fun and vibrant breakfast treat kids will love. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 25 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 3/4 cup milk, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined; do not overmix — small lumps are fine.
- Step 4: Fold in 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles carefully, so they don’t bleed color.
- Step 5: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Step 6: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Step 7: While pancakes cook, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Step 8: Stack pancakes on plates, drizzle with the vanilla yogurt sauce, and sprinkle extra rainbow sprinkles on top for a colorful finish.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rainbow Sprinkle Pancake Stack with Vanilla Yogurt Drizzle take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Rainbow Sprinkle Pancake Stack with Vanilla Yogurt Drizzle?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Rainbow Sprinkle Pancake Stack with Vanilla Yogurt Drizzle?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Rainbow Sprinkle Pancake Stack with Vanilla Yogurt Drizzle for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Rainbow Sprinkle Pancake Stack with Vanilla Yogurt Drizzle?
American breakfast like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
So fluffy and the yogurt drizzle was the perfect balance.
- ★★★★★
Made these for my daughter's birthday breakfast and she was over the moon.
- ★★★★★
The rainbow sprinkles melted perfectly and added such a fun touch to the pancakes.