Coconut Mardi Gras Pancakes

These funfetti pancakes are perfect to celebrate Mardi Gras. Plus they have the perfect amount of coconut as a surprise flavor.  

Prep time: 5 minutes 

Total time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4-6 servings 

For Pancakes: 

• 2 cups Krusteaz Protein Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix
• ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Topping:

• 1 cup whipped cream
• 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
• 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes

Directions:

• Heat pancake griddle to 375⁰F. In a medium bowl, combine the protein pancake mix and rainbow sprinkles.
• Create a well in the middle of dry ingredients and add coconut milk, water and vanilla extract.  Stir together with a whisk until smooth.
• Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto griddle; cook pancakes 1 ¾-2minute per side, or until golden brown.
• Serve pancakes warm with a dollop of whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and coconut flakes.