Do. Or do not. There is no try — especially when it comes to breakfast and brunch. And if you’re looking for a fun Star Wars-themed recipe, found one you have! This recipe for Yoda Pancakes celebrates our favorite wisened Jedi Master.
Yoda Pancakes
What You’ll Need:
- Optional: Star Wars Pancake Molds by Williams-Sonoma (includes Yoda, R2-D2, Stormtrooper, and Darth Vader)
Matcha Pancake Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Cocoa Pancake Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup whole milk (or skim milk)
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Serving size: 6-8
Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla, until just combined. Set aside the matcha batter.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 4: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla, until just combined. Set aside the cocoa batter.
Step 5: In a skillet over low heat, add a tablespoon of matcha batter to the pan to form a circle. Use a spoon to drag out two long lines from both sides of the circle to create Yoda’s ears.
Step 6: When small bubbles start to appear, gently flip over and cook for 1 minute or until cooked through. Set aside.
Step 7: For the bodies, in the same skillet over low heat, add 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa batter to the pan, creating triangle shapes.
Step 8: When small bubbles start to appear, gently flip over and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 9: Assemble the Yodas on a plate by placing the matcha heads on top of the cocoa triangle pancakes.
Step 10: Serve with syrup and fresh fruit.
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