Wanna know how I like my breakfast ?
Mm…Pancakes. Warm Maple Syrup. Coffee…
…With a side of restaurant waiter and a big cup of ‘I don’t cook in the morning’.
I love breakfast! I just really (really) dislike making it myself. Or at least doing it at 7am. When I’m hungry and its hard enough trying to focus on straight eyeliner and matching socks. So what to do? How ever do I manage a 5 star brunch when my brain is functioning at the speed of my 2 year old…. dog??
You make your own homemade pancake mix! Literally all you have to do in the morning is mix 1 cup of the mix with 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup yogurt and… viola! Done. Instant restaurant breakfast sans the waiter.
And this is a great building block recipe for a zillion other yummy pancake combos. You can literally make your pancakes to order – add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and sliced bananas for Banana Bread Pancakes, 1/3 cup chocolate chips for Chocolate Chip Pancakes, sautee sliced apples with a dash of cinnamon in 1/2 tablespoon butter to top Cinnamon Apple Pancakes.
This is perfect too for making a quick breakfast for a crowd. If you’re having relatives staying over for the holidays, just set up a “Make Your Own” Pancake Bar. Fill little bowls with lots of different mix-ins and let everyone choose their pancake. Bisquick might be tempting… but feed your family like you love them! These pancakes are full of whole grain goodness and no preservatives :)
Whole Grain Pancake Mix
Yields 10 cups dry mix ; a batch using 1 cup mix will make about 10 (3 1/2 inch) pancakes
This mix keeps in the freezer in an airtight container indefinitely.
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups whole wheat white flour
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soda
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain soymilk (or regular low-fat dairy milk)
- 1/2 cup plain soy yogurt (or low fat dairy yogurt)
- 1 large egg
- To make the Mix – Grind oats in a food processor unit they’re chopped fine but not ground into a powder. Put the ground oats, flours, and remaining dry ingredients in large bowl and mix on low speed until combined. With the mixer on low, drizzle in the vegetable oil. When all the oil has been added, stop the mixer and squeeze a clump of mix in your hand. If it holds together, its done. If not – stir in 1 tablespoon of oil at a time until the mixture clumps. Store in an airtight container in the freezer indefinitely.
- To make the Pancakes – Whisk together 1 cup mix with 1/2 cup plain soy milk, 1/2 cup plain soy yogurt, and 1 egg. Let stand 15 minutes to thicken.
- Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat. Using 1/4 cup, spoon batter onto griddle. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour
Nutrition Information (per 2 pancakes); Calories: 139, Fat: 6 grams
Um…you’re amazing. This is GENIUS! Not only do I just love these pancakes in general-but as a quick, easy mix? YES PLEEEASE! My bestie is so smart :D
I love this! I am SO not a morning person, so this is great. Also, Chobani just sent me a s**t-ton of yogurt, so I’ve gotta start getting creative about how to use it all! Also, I think it’s awesome that this uses oil in the mix itself? Neat!
Ps, Let’s please plan to get together this month if you’re free at all!! <3
*sob* so jealoussss I wanna hang out with you guysssss
Yes!! I’ll probably be downtown more often now w/the holidays so lets grab drinks or something! I’ll let you know :) And Kayle of course you’re invited! Just hop on the next flight… no prob. See you Fri.
Amazing idea! I love pancakes too, but only make them on the rare occasion. Having a handy (healthier) mix ready would make breakfast so much easier!
What gorgeous pancakes!!!! I love this idea.
These sound and look great. Thanks for the recipe, will definitely be trying these. Soon!
I’m going to have to try this! Homemade pancakes are the best and I’m always looking for new recipes. Love the whole grains and that it’s a make-ahead mix :)
Great idea – especially on those mornings when you want a nice hot breakfast but can’t find the time to throw something together!
Haha, I’m sort of the opposite. I am the biggest morning person, who loves making breakfast in the morning. This looks fantastic!
I LOVE mornings haha but I would still keep this awesome recipe because looking at your pancakes has me swooning :)
Cheers
CCU
I am seeing DIY Christmas gifts with this recipe. Great add on for a breakfasted themed basket.
This is an AWESOME IDEA. I`ve always wanted to do something like this, but never got around to actually doing it. LOL.
What a neat idea! So much better than store bought.
What a lovely idea!!
YUM! i love the idea of having guests choose their own add-ins!
What a lovely and inspired gift! I adore pancakes. Great photos.
Brilliant idea! My folks are coming for Christmas and I’ve been more than a little frantic at the idea of feeding them (they’re INCREDIBLY picky) but I think you’ve sorted at least one meal for me :)
There’s nothing better than pancakes! Love the idea for the holidays, and even for gifts.
I LOVE that you’ve added whole grains…otherwise, I’m just ready for another breakfast an hour later! These look fantastic…and what a great idea to keep the mix handy :)