Okay, scratch that—I do know what’s gotten into me.
Life.
Right now, my life is equal parts amazing and totally chaotic. The good kind of chaos, but still—chaos. And my Sunday night (or should I say, very early Monday morning)? Not fun.
But today? All about fun. No negativity allowed.
Which is why I’m sharing what might be my wildest recipe mashup yet. A sleep-deprived brain apparently fuels my craziest ideas, but this one? I’m convinced it’s genius. Rice Krispie treat pancakes—need I say more?
I know, I know. January was all about healthy eating. I even shared some lighter desserts—banana bread, chia shakes, dark chocolate coffee almond cookie bites. All delicious.
But then yesterday happened. Snow all day, a serious lack of sleep making me giddy, and suddenly? Pancakes were the only thing on my mind.
Pancakes were one of the first things I ever made for my family—well, mostly just my mom. Back in middle school, every snow day (or ahem skipped school day), I’d whip up banana pancakes with chocolate chips. Obviously, the chocolate chips were non-negotiable—thanks, Mom.
Those were her all-time favorite lunch (still are). Okay, maybe crepes edge out pancakes, but crepes take effort. Pancakes? Fast, easy, and just as comforting.
Oh, and yes—I did say lunch.
These days, I’m cooking and baking nonstop, so pancakes don’t happen as often.
But yesterday? Despite a fridge full of leftovers, desserts on the counter, and a mile-long recipe list, all I wanted was pancakes. Pancakes, pancakes, and more pancakes.
So I gave in to that inner kid and just made the darn things.
And when I say inner kid, I mean it.
A few weeks ago, I was obsessed with Rice Krispies but had no fresh ideas. Then last week, milkshakes popped into my head—“I should make a Rice Krispie Treat milkshake!” But then I remembered my spiked Rice Krispie treat shake shooters, and let’s be real—those are unbeatable.
So I shelved the Rice Krispie craving. No other inspiration struck.
Until my sleep-deprived brain decided I had energy for an early morning hike. And that’s when it hit me—Rice Krispie Treat Pancakes. At first, I debated: Is this weird? Too childish? Will people hate it?
An hour of overthinking later (yes, an hour—my brain needs therapy), I finally just went for it.
So. Glad. I. Did.
Imagine gooey, melty Rice Krispie Treats inside pancakes. They caramelize slightly, get all soft, and it’s incredible. Best way to spend a Monday morning.
Now it’s your turn—make these on Tuesday. Seriously, you have to. Especially if it’s cold, snowy, or both. My cousins in Cleveland already knew they were in for a “snow day” last night thanks to freezing temps. No excuses—just make these. You won’t regret it!
