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    Spooky Blue Pancakes

    December 21, 2022 · Published: October 19, 2020 By: Asian Inspired Eats 30 Comments

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    Who's ready for Halloween? These fun-to-make Spooky Blue Pancakes, made with blue spirulina superfood powder, are just what you need to get you into the Halloween spirit!

    decorated blue monster pancakes on a white plate with black plastic spiders crawling on the plate this recipe

    Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year! I plan my costume out months in advance. This year, sadly, we won't be going to my cousin's annual Halloween party because of the pandemic. 😢 But, that didn't stop me from getting into the spirit of things with these vibrant blue pancakes. The kiddos will have so much fun decorating them!

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    Decorating ingredients for spooky blue pancakes

    Dig through your pantry! You'd be surprised what you've got on the shelves, unused and unseen for some time! Heres what I used but feel free to get creative:

    • Edible candy eyeballs that I got at my local Michael's craft store. These some in all different sizes.
    • Creepy black spiders, available just about everywhere this time of year. I got mine at Target. It's fun to decorate with these creepy crawlies.
    • Black decorating gel, to draw creepy faces, or whatever inspires you. Found this gel at my local Michael's craft store.
    • Fresh berries, great for making mouths and noses!
    a package of Suncore Foods blue pancake mix and a small bowl of the powder alongside

    I used Suncore Foods' Heroic Blue Pancake Supermix to make these Spooky Blue Pancakes. These are healthy pancakes made from blue spirulina extract powder, are plant-based, vegan, non GMO, preservative free, and contain no artificial colors. Guilt-free stacks for the family!

    blue pancake batter in a large bowl with a whisk inside and black spiders crawling on a burlap surface

    Can you believe how vibrant this pancake mix is? The batter just needs water or milk before cooking in a griddle or frying pan.

    blue pancakes in a frying pan with a spatula

    Flip your flap jacks after the batter starts to bubble (about 2-3 minutes). Remove to a plate and let the batch cool before cooking the next batch.

    a stack of blue pancakes with black syrup dripping down the stack with vibrant berries on the side and plastic spiders crawling up the stack

    Making creepy faces on these Spooky Blue Pancakes was fun, but creating a vibrant stack was fun too! FYI -- my crazy dog tried to attack these spiders 😂!

    What I used for the pancake stack

    • Fresh berries. Berries the perfect pairing with these Spooky Blue Pancakes. Look how colorful they are!
    • Creepy black spiders, available just about everywhere this time of year. It's fun to decorate with these creepy crawlies.
    • Black maple syrup for sweetness. I combined organic maple syrup with black decorating gel to create that creepy black drip. But don't let that scare you!
    pumpkin monster cookies on a black place mat with baby pumpkins

    Have you tried my Pumpkin Monster Cookies yet? These are also so much fun to make and decorate for Halloween.

    a stack of blue pancakes on a wooden board with vibrant berries on the side and plastic spiders crawling up the stack

    Stack these Spooky Blue Pancakes high for effect! My family was eyeing these pancakes from Step 1! It was all I could do to control them from grabbing one off of the stack! Yikes!

    a stack of blue pancakes with black syrup dripping down the stack with vibrant berries on the side and plastic spiders crawling up the stack

    You can use this batter to make some waffles as well. Cook in a hot waffle iron according to the product's instructions.

    TIPS & TRICKS

    • If you don't want to use this healthy, blue pancake supermix, you can always add a few drops of blue food coloring to your regular pancake mix for that vibrant blue color.
    • If the batter starts to get too thick, add a tablespoon more of water or milk and mix well before cooking.
    • Feel free to get creative with the decorating. The kiddos will love to partake! It's a fun Halloween activity for the entire family.
    • Black syrup isn't mandatory, but it does make these Spooky Blue Pancakes a bit more frightening!
    • I don’t know about you, but we love breakfast for dinner! Serve these ghoulish pancakes for dinner before the kiddos go trick-or-treating. What a "treat!"

    WANT MORE?

    If you like this Spooky Blue Pancakes recipe, you’re going to want these recipes:

    • Pumpkin Five Spice Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
    • Creepy Eyeball Jello Shots
    • Pumpkin Monster Cookies
    • Five Spice Pumpkin Bread

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    Spooky Blue Pancakes

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    Who's ready for Halloween? These Spooky Blue Pancakes, made with blue spirulina superfood powder, are just what you need to get you into the Halloween spirit!

    • Total Time: 15 min
    • Yield: 6 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    For the pancakes:

    • 3 cups Suncore Heroic Blue Pancake Supermix
    • 2 cups milk or water
    • Tablespoon canola oil or cooking spray

    For the syrup:

    • ¼ cup organic maple syrup
    • Tablespoon black decorating gel

    For decorating:

    • Edible candy eyeballs
    • Black decorating gel
    • Plastic black spiders
    • Fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries)

    Instructions

    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the blue pancake powder with the water or milk. Stir gently with a whisk to blend thoroughly. Let the batter site for about 5 minutes to thicken.
    2. Heat the oil in a griddle or large frying pan (or spray the pan with cooking spray) over medium high heat. 
    3. Pour the batter into the pan by large tablespoons and cook until the batter starts to bubble (about 2-3 minutes). Flip the pancakes and continue to cooke for about 2 minutes more.
    4. Remove the pancakes to a plate and repeat with the rest of the batter.

    To make the black syrup: Whisk together the maple syrup and black decorating gel until well combined. Pour the syrup over the pancakes when ready to serve. Serve with fresh berries.

    To decorate the pancakes: Use your creativity to make scary faces on these pancakes using the candy eyeballs, decorating gel, and spiders, or whatever you have on hand! 

    Notes

    • If you don't want to use this healthy, blue pancake supermix, you can always add a few drops of blue food coloring to your regular pancake mix for that vibrant blue color.
    • If the batter starts to get too thick, add a tablespoon more of water or milk and mix well before cooking.
    • Feel free to get creative with the decorating. The kiddos will love to partake! It's a fun Halloween activity for the entire family.
    • Black syrup isn't mandatory, but it does make these Spooky Blue Pancakes a bit more frightening!
    • I don’t know about you, but we love breakfast for dinner! Serve these ghoulish pancakes for dinner before the kids go trick-or-treating. What a "treat!
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stove top
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 312
    • Sugar: 20.8 g
    • Sodium: 453.5 mg
    • Fat: 4.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 61.9 g
    • Protein: 9.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 1.7 mg

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    Comments

    1. Gail Montero says

      October 26, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      My kids would totally go crazy for these spooky pancakes! So cute and fun to make!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 27, 2020 at 2:38 pm

        I made these spooky blue pancakes with my adult daughter and we still had the best time! We also had fun eating them, so yummy!

        Reply
    2. Kushigalu says

      October 26, 2020 at 4:47 am

      What a fun and cute pancake recipe to try for Halloween. My kids would love these. Thanks for sharing at right time 🙂

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 26, 2020 at 1:27 pm

        If I had grandkids I would be making these with them. My adult daughter enjoyed making these with me though. So much fun, and yummy healthy pancakes too!

        Reply
    3. Emily says

      October 26, 2020 at 4:05 am

      I love these blue pancakes! What a fun version of pancakes for kids to enjoy on Halloween and also other times of the year!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 26, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        Yes, these were so much fun to make! And they tasted delicious and healthy!

        Reply
    4. Mirlene says

      October 25, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      OOOOHHHH these are spooky and my kids would love them!!!! I cannot wait to try them. Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 26, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        Your kids will love helping decorate these spooky blue pancakes! And they're healthy pancakes too!

        Reply
    5. Ramona says

      October 25, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      These are perfect for Halloween and I am convinced that these would be breakfast for Halloween! I will enjoy decorating these with my kids as well, will be so much fun. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 26, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        It's such a fun activity with the kids, and they taste good too!

        Reply
    6. Jacqueline Debono says

      October 25, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      I've never seen blue pancakes before. These are so cool! Need to find some of that pancake mix!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 25, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        Your can order it online at Suncore Foods! I love that these pancakes are plant-based and healthy!

        Reply
    7. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      October 25, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      THis is so much fun!! I love that the blue came from the powder and not blue food coloring too. What a great cooking hack you found!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 25, 2020 at 3:16 pm

        The blue spirulina powder is so much healthier that blue food coloring, and SO pretty too!

        Reply
    8. Alexis says

      October 24, 2020 at 10:49 am

      How fun, my kids will love these as a fun treat this month. Thank you for sharing, I didn't know these were available.

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 25, 2020 at 3:15 pm

        Yes, you can find blue spirulina online! The pancake mix is from Suncore Foods. Plant based and just delicious!

        Reply
    9. Beth says

      October 24, 2020 at 7:14 am

      Mmm, I love how that spirulina powder gives such a true blue. I'm certainly checking out the Suncore mix, and the black syrup is a fun trick.

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 24, 2020 at 9:51 am

        Thanks, Beth! My daughter and I had such a fun time making these spooky blue pancakes. Because the spirulina powder is plant-based, they're actually healthy pancakes!

        Reply
    10. Marta says

      October 22, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      Oh my gosh! These are so cute and reminded me of one of the Scooby Doo ghosts! The kiddos loved eating them even more than they did making them.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 23, 2020 at 10:29 am

        They kind of do, don't they? These spooky blue pancakes are such a fun Halloween project for the kids! Tasty too!

        Reply
    11. Chef Dennis says

      October 22, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      OMG, I'm picking up a pack of that pancake mix! It's going to be epic serving them for breakfast with a fruit topping!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 22, 2020 at 7:36 pm

        They are so vibrant! That blue color really catches your eye, and it's plant-based so it's actually good for you!

        Reply
    12. Amy Liu Dong says

      October 22, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      These pancakes are so cute but my kids would not eat them with those big eyes on it. LOL.
      I enjoy seeing your pancake artworks.LOl!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 22, 2020 at 2:23 pm

        Too scary for them! You can make them into stacks like I did. They taste good either way!

        Reply
    13. Leslie says

      October 20, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      When I first saw this I thought you used blue dye. Even better that this is a superfood pancake mix! I love that you incorporated a Spooky Theme to this as well! So fun!!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 20, 2020 at 4:37 pm

        In a pinch, you could use blue dye but it's not as healthy. I really did have so much fun with these pancakes. I love Halloween!

        Reply
    14. Stine Mari says

      October 20, 2020 at 4:56 am

      Never seen blue pancake mix before but what a fun treat for the kiddos! And now I'm craving pancakes!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 20, 2020 at 9:27 am

        These pancakes taste so good too! But they're plant-based and so much better for you! They were a blast to make!

        Reply
    15. Martha Green says

      October 19, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Ok, cannot wait to make these with my grandkids! They will just love decorating these blue pancakes. So creepy good!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        October 19, 2020 at 8:56 am

        We had the best time making these spooky blue pancakes! You can really get creative with these stacks!

        Reply

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