This red velvet pancake / waffle set has the potential to be a last-minute lifesaver, but nothing truly says “I love you” like scratch made ingredients from the Loveless Cafe. The addition of simple ingredients such as cocoa powder bring the “sweet” side of Valentine’s Day to the breakfast table; an ideal set-up for celebrating the morning of as the holiday falls on a Thursday this year. If the morning includes children, surprise them with a themed breakfast to kickstart their candy-filled day. Plot twist: for those of you who have picky eaters, you can easily opt to make delicious, chocolate chip pancakes.
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1. In a large mixing bowl, sift cocoa powder and cinnamon into waffle mix. In a second bowl, add water, buttermilk, food coloring and vanilla, stir together and mix into the dry ingredients. Once combined, let mixture rest for three minutes.
For Waffles: Pour mixture into preheated Belgian waffle iron, close the lid and cook per waffle iron directions.
For Pancakes: Pour mixture onto your preheated griddle and cook to your liking (don’t forget to flip!)
Serve with fresh whipped cream, Loveless Cafe Maple Syrup, butter or whatever your heart (or your sweetie’s heart) desires!