Stack of pancakes topped with whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, and a mini American flag, served on a festive 4th of July breakfast table.

Red, White & Blue Pancakes 🇺🇸

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A Festive 4th of July Breakfast Stack Worth Waking Up For

Start your Independence Day with a patriotic stack of Red, White & Blue Pancakes! These fluffy, colorful pancakes are layered or topped with fresh berries and whipped cream for a breakfast that’s just as festive as it is delicious. Perfect for a family celebration, brunch with friends, or as a fun way to kick off a day of summer festivities.

Whether you make them from scratch or use your favorite mix, these pancakes are guaranteed to bring the stars and stripes to your table — no food coloring required (unless you want to!).

Why You’ll Love These Pancakes

  • 🎆 Naturally patriotic with red, white & blue ingredients

  • 🥞 Soft, fluffy, and flavorful — breakfast or brunch-ready

  • 🍓 Fun for kids to decorate with berries and whipped cream

  • ⏱️ Quick to make, even on a busy morning

  • 🇺🇸 Perfect for July 4th, Memorial Day, or any summer weekend

Ingredients

Makes about 10–12 pancakes (serves 4–6):

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 ¼ cups milk

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for greasing)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings:

  • Strawberries (sliced) – for the red

  • Blueberries – for the blue

  • Whipped cream – for the white

  • Optional: maple syrup, powdered sugar, sprinkles

Instructions

1. Make the Pancake Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined (lumps are okay!).

2. Cook the Pancakes

Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.

Scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more until golden brown.

Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and repeat with remaining batter.

3. Assemble Your Stack

Stack 2–4 pancakes on a plate. Top with a swirl of whipped cream, a handful of blueberries and sliced strawberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Add patriotic sprinkles or a mini flag toothpick for extra flair!

Fun Variations

  • 💙 Blueberry Batter: Add ½ cup of blueberries directly into the batter

  • ❤️ Red Pancakes: Mix a spoonful of mashed strawberries or beet purée into part of the batter

  • 🥞 Tri-Color Stacks: Tint separate bowls of batter red and blue with natural food coloring and layer

  • 🥥 Dairy-Free: Use plant-based milk and coconut whipped topping

  • 🍫 Decadent: Add white chocolate chips for a sweet “white” element

Make-Ahead Tips

  • ✅ Batter can be made the night before (store in fridge, stir before using)

  • 🧊 Freeze leftover pancakes in a zip-top bag; reheat in toaster or microwave

  • 🍓 Prep berries ahead and store in airtight containers

Serving Ideas

  • Serve with sparkling lemonade, berry yogurt parfaits, or a full brunch spread

  • Create a pancake board with toppings in red, white & blue bowls

  • Let kids build their own stacks with a DIY pancake bar

Final Thoughts

These Red, White & Blue Pancakes are a simple way to make your 4th of July morning feel extra special. They’re deliciously fluffy, bursting with fresh summer berries, and customizable for everyone at the table.

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for a festive start to the holiday, this stack is all about celebrating with color, flavor, and fun. 🥞🇺🇸🍓🫐

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