# What You'll Need:
→ Pancakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 cup buttermilk
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 2 tablespoons molasses
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings & Board Assembly
16 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
17 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
18 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
19 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
20 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
21 - 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for drizzling)
22 - Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, whole milk, melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniformly combined.
03 - Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the batter.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
05 - Use a gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter on the skillet as a mold or shape batter freehand. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface, approximately 2 minutes. Remove the cutter, flip the pancake, and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat for remaining batter.
06 - Place the gingerbread boy pancakes on a large serving board or platter and surround them with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
07 - Set a bowl of vanilla Greek yogurt on the board. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the pancakes or use them to create decorative faces.
08 - Drizzle honey over the pancakes if desired, and garnish the platter with fresh mint leaves to enhance presentation.
09 - Serve immediately, encouraging assembling fun, bite-sized portions.
