# Kid-Crafted Pancake Recipes IHOP's New Oreo Oh My Goodness Pancakes Were Created by a Kid By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-oh-my-goodness-pancakes References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2019/03/new-kid-created-oreo-oh-my-goodness-pancakes-at-ihop-for-a-limited-time.html) & [ihop](https://www.ihop.com/en/menu/limited-time-offer/oreo-oh-my-goodness-pancake-combo) No one knows pancakes better than kids, which is why it makes perfect sense that [IHOP's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-cookie-butter-pancakes) new Oreo Oh My Goodness Pancakes were created by a six-year-old. The Oreo Oh My Goodness Pancakes are a delicious new breakfast dish that's available from IHOP for a limited time. The dish was the result of IHOP's annual Kid Chef competition, which involved kids ages 6 to 16 from the [Children's Miracle Network Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-heartshaped-pizza) dreaming up their very own pancake creations. The winning recipe was created by six-year-old Brody Simoncini, and consists of buttermilk pancakes studded with chocolate Oreo cookie pieces and finished with cupcake icing, whipped cream, and more crushed Oreos. Best of all, $1 from the sale of every Oreo Oh My Goodness Pancakes goes to IHOP Free Pancake Day Charity partners. Image Credit: *IHOP.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kid Chef Competitions:** Exploring the trend of involving children in the creative process of designing new food dishes, creating opportunities for innovative and unique culinary creations. - **Limited Time Menu Items:** Embracing the trend of offering special edition menu items for a limited time, creating excitement and urgency among customers to try new flavors and dishes. - **Charitable Partnerships:** Partnering with charities to donate a portion of sales from specific menu items, promoting social responsibility and creating positive brand associations. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can implement kid chef competitions to engage young customers and attract attention to their menu, showcasing innovative and fun dishes. - **Food and Beverage:** The limited time menu trend can be utilized by food and beverage companies to introduce new flavor variations and create buzz around their brand. - **Charity and Non-profit:** Charities and non-profits can collaborate with restaurants to create fundraising campaigns through special menu items, fostering community support and raising awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Cookie Butter Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-cookie-butter-pancakes.md) - [Minty Cookie-Infused Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-scout-thin-mints-pancakes.md) - [Cookie-Stuffed Belgian Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-crumble-belgian-waffle.md) - [Minty Holiday Diner Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peppermint-bark-pancakes.md) - [Magical Chocolatier Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonka-inspired-menu.md) - [Restaurant Chain-Inspired Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-mini-pancake-cereal.md) - [Cookie Cheesecake-Filled Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-stuffed-cheesecake-pancakes.md) - [Cinnamon Cookie-Inspired Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-pancakes.md) - [Taco-Like Chocolate Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocopancake.md)