Heart shaped pancakes are a fun and festive way to start the day, whether you’re making them for Valentine’s Day breakfast, Mother’s Day, or a special weekend breakfast. With a simple homemade pancake batter and a few easy techniques, you can create perfectly shaped hearts that are fluffy, golden brown, and delicious.
You don’t need to splurge on an expensive meal to show someone you care! Learning how to make heart shaped pancakes is a simple yet thoughtful way to create a cozy and special Valentine’s Day breakfast that’s sure to bring a smile to their face.
These fluffy little flapjacks are a cute way to express your love, and they are fun to make, too. Just cook up a short stack and serve them with baked turkey bacon, fresh berries, and this sweet french toast recipe!
This recipe is very simple and doesn’t require any special equipment! All you need are a few basic pantry staples.
I remember serving my husband these Valentine’s Day pancakes with a side of strawberry syrup, and he was so impressed. Since then, this breakfast has been our go-to for special occasions like our wedding anniversary, Valentine’s Day breakfast, Sweetheart’s Day, or just because!
Why We Love These Valentine’s Day Pancakes
- They’re a fun way to show love
Nothing says “I love you” like a homemade breakfast made with care! Heart shaped pancakes are perfect for surprising mom, your partner, or even the kids with a little extra love on their plate. - They’re easier to make than you think
With just a few tools like a pancake mold or a pastry bag, you can easily outline a heart and create the perfect shape. No need for artistic skills—just a steady hand and a little patience! - They’re perfect for any occasion
These pancakes aren’t just for Valentine’s Day! They make a great anniversary breakfast, a fun brunch idea, or a sweet weekend treat for anyone who loves pancakes with a little extra charm.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Baking mix: Bisquick is a convenient baking mix that’s quick and easy to prepare, so it’s the perfect choice for this romantic breakfast idea.
If you need a substitute, any baking mix without baking powder will be fine, or you can make our recipe for homemade Bisquick recipe.
To give your short stack a different flavor, use our recipe for sourdough pancakes discard or how to cook pancakes on a Blackstone. - Baking powder: Please do not substitute baking soda for baking powder in this recipe! Doing so will ruin your cozy, romantic breakfast of fluffy pancakes.
If you don’t have any baking powder, check out the instructions from The Food Network on making pancakes without baking powder. - Milk: Whole, 2 percent, 1 percent, and even skim milk will work for this recipe. If you need a dairy free substitute for milk, use unsweetened almond or cashew milk.
Recipe Variations
- Chocolate chip pancakes: Add mini chocolate chips to the batter for a sweet surprise.
- Berry pancakes: Fold in fresh strawberries or raspberries for a fruity touch.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free: Swap out all-purpose flour for whole wheat or a gluten-free alternative for a healthier option.
- Protein pancakes: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to boost nutrition without sacrificing flavor.
Equipment Used in this Recipe
- Electric griddle – OR
- Skillet
- Pancake turner
- Squeeze bottle – for dispensing pancake batter
How To Make Heart Shaped Pancakes
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Combine the wet ingredients in your mixing bowl first. The moisture will help all the dry ingredients come together quickly. This also helps to prevent any dry dry clumps of flour from remaining in the bottom of the bowl. - Test the griddle/skillet before adding the batter.
You want to be sure the pan is hot enough to start cooking the pancake batter right away. To test it, scatter a few drops of water across the griddle/skillet. If the water sizzles up, the pan is hot and ready to use. - Don’t over-mix the batter!
This is especially important when making pancakes. Overmixing the batter leads to dry and tough flapjacks, which are also harder to shape into hearts. - Pay attention to your heat.
To prevent scorched or burnt cakes, be sure to keep the heat at about medium-low. This will help ensure that you have perfectly golden and fluffy pancakes!
Love sweet breakfast recipes?
Try our Cinnamon Roll Recipe with Frozen Bread Dough or Baked Breakfast Casserole recipe!
How to Shape Pancakes into Hearts
- To shape the pancakes into hearts, use a small spoon or squeeze bottle to dispense the batter.
- Using your spoon or bottle, add the batter to the griddle, free forming it into a heart shape.
If you are using a form or cookie cutter, let the batter cook and set up for about 2 minutes. At that point, it’s safe to remove the form.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
Place a heart-shaped egg form or a metal cookie cutter onto the griddle to make shaping pancakes even easier. Then, spoon or squirt the batter inside of it.
- Use a wide spatula or pancake turner to flip the cakes over, and you should see perfect heart pancakes!
Serving Suggestions
These Valentine’s Day pancakes pair beautifully with a variety of sides and toppings! Serve them with crispy bacon, fresh berries, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a classic breakfast. Serve a short stack of pancakes with fresh berries, peaches, or other fruit on top. We think they taste fantastic with fresh strawberries or strawberry syrup. If strawberries aren’t your thing, use your favorite syrup. For a fun twist, top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce or spread with Nutella or fruit jam.
Want to know how to make heart shaped pancakes a complete meal? Serve alongside scrambled eggs and a refreshing mimosa or fresh orange juice. These pancakes also make a cute appetizer for brunch boards or can be turned into mini pancake sandwiches with cream cheese and jam.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can freeze pancakes for up to 3 months. Before freezing, make sure to let the pancakes cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. To serve, thaw and reheat the pancakes on a lightly greased skillet over medium-low heat.
Pancakes will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. To store, let the pancakes cool down before transferring them to an airtight container. Reheat pancakes as directed above.
You can use a pastry bag (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off) to outline a heart shape directly onto a hot griddle, then fill it in with more batter.
Yes! You can prepare the batter the night before and store it in the fridge. Just give it a good stir before using.
More Valentine’s Day recipes to consider:
- Heart Shaped Jam Cookies
- Heart Shaped Valentine’s Day Pastries
- Heart Sugar Cookies
- Cowboy Bone In Ribeye
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Heart Shaped Pancakes
Equipment
- electric griddle - OR
- skillet
- pancake turner
- squeeze bottle - for dispensing pancake batter
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bisquick baking mix homemade or store bought
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup milk dairy free substitute for milk: use unsweetened almond or cashew milk.
- 1 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
Optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or maple extract
For Serving
- ½ cup strawberry pancake syrup or maple syrup
Instructions
- Lightly spray griddle or skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat by setting electric griddle to 350°F, or place skillet on stovetop over medium-low heat.
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl. Using a whisk or fork, stir all ingredients until just blended. There may be some small lumps. If you will be shaping the pancakes freehand, transfer the pancake batter to a clean, food-safe squeeze bottle. Otherwise, leave batter in the bowl. Set aside.
- Test the skillet by adding a few drops of water across the skillet. When the water sizzles, the pan is hot and ready for making pancakes.
- For each heart shaped pancake, you will use approximately 1/3 cup of batter. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to cook them in two batches.
- Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, carefully add batter to the hot skillet, or dispense from a squeeze bottle.Cook on first side for about 1-2 minutes, until there are bubbles across the top and until edges are dry. Using a pancake turner, flip pancake over, then cook on other side for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve heart shaped pancakes warm with butter and syrup.
Notes
- Place a heart-shaped egg form or a metal cookie cutter onto the griddle to make shaping pancakes even easier. Then, spoon or squirt the batter inside of it.
- Chocolate chip pancakes – Add mini chocolate chips to the batter for a sweet surprise.
- Berry pancakes – Fold in fresh strawberries or raspberries for a fruity touch.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free – Swap out all-purpose flour for whole wheat or a gluten-free alternative for a healthier option.
- Protein pancakes – Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to boost nutrition without sacrificing flavor.
- Cooled pancakes can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- To store, let the pancakes cool down before transferring them to an airtight container.
- To serve, thaw and reheat the pancakes on a lightly greased skillet over medium-low heat.
- You can prepare the batter the night before and store it in the fridge. Just give it a good stir before using.
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Dannii says
These were super cute – my kids loved them.
TAYLER ROSS says
I always try to make a special breakfast for Valentine’s Day, and these pancakes are perfect! I can’t wait to make them!
Lauren says
These are such cute little pancakes. My kids will get a kick out of these for a hot breakfast before school on Valentine’s Day this year!