Mother's Day dawns bright and early in a Gilbert home, and excitement fills the air. The kids, armed with a plan they hatched weeks ago, are determined to make this day unforgettable. They had decided to surprise Mom with a special breakfast in bed, complete with a fun recipe that wouldn't wreak havoc in the kitchen.
The night before, they gather the ingredients for their creation: fluffy banana pancakes paired with crispy bacon and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
On Mother's Day morning, while Mom sleeps, the kids spring into action. Flour flies, eggs are cracked, and bananas are mashed with enthusiasm and excitement. Despite a few spills and mishaps, they manage to whip up a batch of perfectly fluffy pancakes.
With the tray balanced carefully, the kids tiptoe up the stairs, trying not to giggle too loudly. They burst into Mom's room, shouting, "Happy Mother's Day!" Mom blinks in happy astonishment at the sight of her children covered in flour but offering up breakfast in bed.
As they approach the bedside table to set down the tray, the dollop of whipped cream they had lovingly shaped into a heart decides to take flight, landing squarely on the head of the littlest sister. Laughter fills the room as Mom giggles at the all-so-formal wait staff.
Despite the whipped cream mishap, the breakfast in bed is a hit. Mom savors every bite of the fluffy banana pancakes and crispy bacon, while the kids can't stop giggling about the unexpectedly light whipped cream.
Now, for that fun and easy recipe that won't destroy the kitchen:
Fluffy Banana Pancakes with whipped cream
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together mashed banana, milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- Using the same pan, ladle pancake batter onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Crispy Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pack of bacon about 12 slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Arrange the strips of bacon on the baking sheet – the strips can be very close, but try to not have them overlap
- Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes – I usually check mine at 15 and leave them cooking for the full 20 to be extra crispy
