Santa Pancakes & Other Holiday Breakfasts

There’s just something about holiday mornings, isn’t there? The house feels a little cozier, the kids wake up a little earlier, and even the kitchen seems to sparkle with its own kind of magic. It’s the time of year when breakfast becomes more than breakfast — it’s a memory in the making.

And if you’re looking to sprinkle a little extra joy onto those December mornings, you’re in exactly the right place. Festive pancakes and creative holiday breakfasts are so much easier than they look — especially when you’ve got the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer in hand. It’s our secret weapon for smooth batter, easy pouring, and picture-perfect designs that come together with zero fuss.

Whether you're cooking for excited little ones, hosting family from out of town, or just want to celebrate the season in a fun (and delicious) way, these holiday breakfast ideas are here to help you bring the magic to the table — one adorable pancake at a time. Let’s get festive!

Santa Pancakes

If there’s one breakfast that guarantees smiles on a chilly December morning, it’s Santa Pancakes. They’re whimsical, adorable, and surprisingly simple thanks to the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer. These Santa Pancakes are as fun to decorate as they are delicious to eat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake batter (your favorite mix or homemade)

  • ½ cup whipped cream (or more, depending on how fluffy you want Santa’s beard)

  • ¼ cup raspberry jam or 1 cup fresh raspberries

  • 8 blueberries (2 per Santa)

  • 2 bananas, sliced (optional, for eye whites or a banana beard)

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

  • Butter or oil for the griddle

Tip: This recipe creates about four Santa Pancakes. Double or triple the batter if you’re feeding a holiday crowd.

Instructions

1. Make the Pancakes

  1. Preheat a griddle or large nonstick pan to medium heat and lightly grease it.

  2. Fill your Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with prepared pancake batter.

  3. For each Santa, squeeze the batter into a large teardrop shape — rounded at the bottom, slightly pointed at the top.

  4. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set (about 2–3 minutes), then flip and cook the other side until golden.

2. Build Santa’s Hat

  1. Spread 1–2 tablespoons of raspberry jam across the pointed top of each pancake or place a row of fresh raspberries.

  2. Add a thick stripe of whipped cream along the lower edge of the hat, and a small circle at the point to create the fluffy brim.

3. Add Santa’s Face

  1. Place two blueberries for eyes.

  2. If you want eye whites, add two tiny banana pieces or a dot of whipped cream behind each blueberry.

  3. Give Santa a nose by placing one raspberry toward the center of the pancake.

4. Create the Beard

  1. Add generous swirls of whipped cream across the bottom half of the pancake to form Santa’s beard.

  2. If you prefer a less-sweet option, arrange banana slices in overlapping layers for a fun, textured beard.

Kid Participation Tips

  • Younger kids can help place the raspberries on Santa’s hat — it’s the easiest job and they feel like little chefs.

  • Older kids love piping the whipped cream beard. Give them the can and let them go full North Pole stylist.

  • Set up a “decorate-your-own Santa” station with bowls of fruit, sprinkles, and whipped cream. It’s breakfast and an activity all in one.

Reindeer Pancakes

These adorable Reindeer Pancakes bring instant holiday cheer to the breakfast table. With the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer, creating their cute little faces and antlers is simple, fun, and super kid-friendly. They’re festive enough for Christmas morning but easy enough for any day in December.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake batter (your favorite mix or homemade)

  • 8 strips cooked bacon (2 per reindeer, for antlers)

  • 8 blueberries (for eyes)

  • 4 raspberries (for noses)

  • 1 banana, sliced (optional for eye whites)

  • Butter or oil for the griddle

This recipe makes four reindeer. Double up if you’re feeding a herd.

Instructions

1. Make the Pancake Shapes

  1. Preheat a griddle or large nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.

  2. Fill your Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with prepared pancake batter.

  3. For each reindeer, squeeze three shapes onto the griddle:

    • 1 large circle (the head)

    • 1 small circle (the snout)

    • 2 oblong ovals (the ears)

  4. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set (about 1–2 minutes), then flip and cook until golden.

2. Assemble Your Reindeer

  1. Place the large circle on the plate first.

  2. Tuck the two oblong ovals slightly behind the top sides of the large circle to form ears.

  3. Add the small circle near the bottom of the large one to create the snout area.

3. Add the Antlers

  1. Lay two strips of bacon above the head, angled outward like antlers.

  2. If you want to make them extra cute, curl or twist the bacon a bit before placing.

4. Decorate the Face

  1. Place two blueberries for eyes.

  2. Add tiny banana pieces or a dot of whipped cream behind each blueberry for optional eye whites.

  3. Press a raspberry into the center of the snout to create the classic Rudolph look.

Kid Participation Tips

  • Kids love arranging the bacon antlers — it feels like building a little breakfast creature.

  • Let them choose between a blueberry or raspberry nose (though we know raspberry is the star).

  • Set up topping bowls so everyone can customize “their” reindeer — chocolate chips, sprinkles, even mini marshmallows for snow.

Snowman Pancakes

Snowman Pancakes are the ultimate December crowd-pleaser — simple shapes, easy decorating, and endless ways for kids to personalize their frosty little breakfast friend. With the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer, creating perfect circles is effortless, and the decorating comes together in minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake batter

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (for buttons and smiles)

  • 16 blueberries (4 per snowman for eyes + optional buttons)

  • 8 strawberry slices (for scarves)

  • 1 banana, sliced (optional for décor or accents)

  • Whipped cream, optional for snow accents

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

  • Butter or oil for the griddle

Note: This makes four snowmen, each consisting of three pancakes. Adjust as needed for larger groups.

Instructions

1. Make the Snowman’s Body

  1. Preheat a griddle or large nonstick pan over medium heat; lightly grease it.

  2. Fill your Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer with your prepared pancake batter.

  3. For each snowman, squeeze out three circles:

    • Large circle (body)

    • Medium circle (torso)

    • Small circle (head)

  4. Cook until bubbles form and the edges begin to set, then flip and cook until golden brown.

2. Assemble the Snowman

  1. On each plate, stack your pancakes from largest to smallest to form the classic snowman shape.

  2. If you want to prevent slipping, add a tiny smear of whipped cream between layers — like edible glue.

3. Decorate the Face

  1. Use two blueberries for eyes.

  2. Make a small curved smile using mini chocolate chips (about 5–6 chips).

  3. Optional: Add a banana slice or whipped cream dot for a “snowy button nose.”

4. Add the Buttons & Scarf

  1. Place three chocolate chips down the center of the torso for buttons.

  2. Gently lay a strawberry slice or two across the neck area to create a bright red holiday scarf.

  3. If you want extra color, add kiwi slices or bananas for patterned scarves.

5. Add Snowy Finishing Touches

  • Dust the plate with powdered sugar for a fresh snow look.

  • Add whipped cream along the base or around the plate to create a wintery snowdrift.

  • Scatter extra blueberries or chocolate chips if your kids love a mix-and-match moment.

Kid Participation Tips

  • Let kids place the buttons — it’s their favorite part.

  • Older kids can decorate faces or design “custom winter scarves.”

  • Set out toppings like sprinkles, mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, or fruit so each snowman can be totally unique.

Christmas Sprinkle Pancakes

These Christmas Funfetti Pancakes bring instant holiday joy to the table. They’re bright, colorful, and unbelievably simple — just a sprinkle or two (or three!) mixed into your batter. With the Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer, they come out perfectly blended and easy to pour, making them a December must-make.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake batter (your favorite mix or homemade)

  • Red and green sprinkles (jimmies work best — they bleed the least)

  • ½ cup whipped cream, for topping

  • Additional Christmas sprinkles, for garnish

  • Butter or oil for the griddle

Tip: If you love extra festive flair, keep the sprinkles bowl nearby — more is more.

Instructions

1. Make the Pancake Batter

  1. Prepare your pancake batter and pour it into your Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer.

  2. Add red and green sprinkles directly into the mixer.

  3. Shake gently to distribute the sprinkles without overmixing. (This helps prevent too much color bleeding.)

2. Cook the Pancakes

  1. Preheat a griddle or nonstick pan to medium heat and lightly grease.

  2. Squeeze out small or medium circles of batter — any size works!

  3. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.

  4. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes, until golden and fluffy.

3. Make Them Festive

  1. Top each pancake stack with a generous swirl of whipped cream.

  2. Add extra Christmas sprinkles over the top — because it’s the holidays, and we don’t hold back.

  3. Optional: Add fresh berries or a drizzle of syrup for extra flavor.

Tips for Perfect Christmas Sprinkle Pancakes

  • Use jimmies (the long sprinkles) — they hold color best.

  • Add sprinkles right before cooking to keep colors bright.

  • Let kids shake the Mixer — it's their favorite job and makes them feel like official holiday sous chefs.

Frozen Berry Smoothie Bowls

These Frozen Berry Smoothie Bowls are the perfect way to balance out all the sugary holiday treats. They’re frosty, colorful, and fun for kids to decorate — think of them as edible winter wonderlands. Plus, they pair beautifully with mini pancakes or waffle bites if you want a little something warm on the side.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen strawberries

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries

  • 1 large frozen banana, sliced

  • 1–1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy), as needed

  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

Toppings

  • Coconut flakes (for a snowy look)

  • Fresh berries

  • Holiday sprinkles

  • Granola or crushed graham crackers

  • Mini pancakes or waffle bites, for dipping (optional but adorable)

Instructions

1. Make the Smoothie Base

  1. Add frozen strawberries, blueberries, banana, and 1 cup milk to a blender.

  2. Blend on high until thick and creamy.

  3. If needed, add additional milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach a scoopable, soft-serve-like consistency.

The goal? A thick, “snowy” base — not a drinkable smoothie.

2. Build Your Bowls

  1. Divide the smoothie mixture into four bowls.

  2. Smooth out the tops with the back of a spoon (this makes topping easier).

3. Add the Festive Toppings

Create your winter scenes with:

  • Coconut flakes for instant snow

  • Fresh berries for pops of color

  • Holiday sprinkles for extra cheer

  • Granola or crushed graham crackers for crunch

Let the kids take the lead here — they love designing little snowy landscapes.

4. Serve

  • Add mini pancakes or waffle bites on the side as dippers.

  • Enjoy immediately while the bowls are beautifully frosty.

Holiday Omelets

These Holiday Omelets bring cheerful color and a savory balance to all the sugary breakfast fun happening in December. Packed with red and green veggies and topped with tiny cheese stars, they’re festive without being fussy — and they come together quickly with a little prep.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes (5 if veggies are pre-chopped)

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs

  • ¼ cup milk

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper

  • 1 cup chopped spinach

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup sliced green onions

Optional Add-Ins

  • ½ cup shredded cheese

  • ½ cup diced ham or turkey

  • Leftover roasted veggies (perfect for day-after-Christmas breakfast)

Festive Garnish

  • Cheddar cheese cut into tiny stars (use a mini cookie cutter)

  • Holiday-shaped toast cut with cookie cutters

Instructions

1. Prep the Eggs

  1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  2. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.

2. Cook the Omelets

  1. Pour about ¼ of the egg mixture into the pan.

  2. Sprinkle in a handful of red bell pepper, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and green onions.

  3. Add any optional ingredients (cheese, ham, turkey).

  4. Cook 2–3 minutes until the edges set, then gently fold the omelet in half.

  5. Cook 1–2 more minutes until fully set.

  6. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture.

3. Add Festive Finishing Touches

  1. Top each omelet with a few cheddar cheese stars.

  2. Serve with holiday-shaped toast for a fun, kid-friendly touch. (Stars, trees, bells — all adorable.)

Make-Ahead Tips

  • Pre-chop veggies the night before and store them in containers so morning assembly is a breeze.

  • Let kids help choose the veggies — they’re more likely to eat “their” omelet.

  • Serve alongside sweet pancakes for the perfect savory-sweet balance.

Tips for a Magical Holiday Breakfast Morning

Holiday mornings don’t have to be chaotic — in fact, with a tiny bit of planning, they can feel downright magical. Here are a few simple ways to make the most of your festive breakfast moments:

Prep Your Batter Ahead of Time

Mix your pancake batter the night before and store it right in your Whiskware Pancake Batter Mixer. In the morning, just give it a quick shake and you’re ready to start creating Santa faces, reindeer noses, and snowman smiles without slowing down the fun.

Set Up a Decorating Station

A few bowls of berries, chocolate chips, sprinkles, and whipped cream can instantly turn breakfast into an activity. Kids love having choices — and you’ll love how much more smoothly things run when everything is already prepped and within reach.

Let Kids Pick the Shapes

Give them the creative reins. Whether they want two-eyed snowmen, neon sprinkle trees, or a reindeer with extra bacon antlers (relatable), letting them choose adds so much joy. Plus, they’re more excited to eat what they helped make.

Make It a Family Tradition

Turn one morning — or the whole month — into a special memory. Maybe it’s “Pancake Fridays” in December or a Christmas Eve breakfast full of silly shapes and stories. These small rituals become the ones kids remember forever.

Keep It Low-Stress

The holidays already come with plenty on your plate. Lean on simple add-ons like pre-cooked bacon, store-bought whipped cream, or easy fruit sides. The magic isn’t in perfection — it’s in the laughter, the mess, and the moments around the table.

And don’t forget to share your creations with us! We love seeing your holiday breakfast magic in action. For even more playful ideas and time-saving tools, explore our full collection of Whiskware recipes and products.

Here’s to cozy mornings, happy kids, and the cutest holiday breakfasts ever.

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