Cooking with SPECO: Pancakes with Livy!

We’re back in the kitchen for another Cooking with SPECO, and this time, it’s extra special! 

Livy is taking the lead and showing us how to make delicious, kid-friendly pancakes with fun toppings and add-ins. Check out the video below or by clicking this link! This recipe is perfect for beginners and uses a simple just-add-water pancake mix, making it easy and fun for kids to follow along.

Ingredients

Just-Add-Water Mix (Featured in Video)

• 2 cups pancake mix
• 1 cup water
• Butter or cooking spray

Homemade Pancake Mix (Optional)

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 large egg
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Get creative like Livy and add your favorite toppings! Try:

• Chocolate chips
• Blueberries
• Bananas
• Syrup
• Peanut butter

Simple Steps

1. Heat a skillet on medium heat
2. Mix pancake mix and water in a bowl (Homemade: mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine in one mixing bowl)
3. Add butter or cooking spray to the skillet
4. Pour batter onto the skillet
5. Add toppings like chocolate chips or blueberries before flipping
6. Flip when bubbles form, and edges look set (about 3–5 minutes)
7. Cook the other side until golden brown and serve!

Kitchen Safety Tips for Kids

Cooking is fun, but safety always comes first! Since this recipe is designed for kids, here are a few important reminders:

• Always have an adult nearby when cooking
• Be careful around hot stoves and pans
• Ask for help when using butter, oil, or anything that can splatter
• Let an adult handle sharp tools or cutting
• Wash your hands before and after cooking
• Keep your cooking space clean and clutter-free

In Livy’s video, her grandma is right there with her, just how we like it! Cooking together is not only safer, but way more fun.

Follow alone with Livy!