1. A cute lil' bear face requires minimum effort.
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2. Or go to town and start the day with a bunny.
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3. Add food colouring to the sugar for a fun twist on a classic.
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4. Pancake Dippers are an easy way to batch cook, if you're busy.
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5. And if you're pushed for time, Pancake Pops mean you can eat your treat on the go.
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6. Turn a crêpe into an easy caterpillar.
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7. Or have a competition to see who can make the ugliest face with their fruit.
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Martha Stewart suggests using a variety of fruit to make faces.
8. If you're a Monsters University fan, this Mike Wazowksi pancake is so much fun.
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9. Impress with a pancake Olaf.
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10. Or add a strawberry lattice and go for Spidey!
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Bonus, this strawberry lattice will cover up any burnt bits.
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11. These butterfly pancakes are super-easy, and super-cute.
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12. Sneak in some wholemeal under cute bear faces.
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13. And these crêpe faces are surprisingly easy.
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14. A fruit and pancakes owl is a hoot.
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15. And if you're especially skilled, push the boat out with this fancy chicken.
16. Follow the rainbow stack.
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17. See where your pancake dreams take you.
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18. And if all else fails, remember that everything tastes better with chocolate.
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