Make your own pancake mix – a healthy whole grain version

There is just something about pancakes that makes getting up more worth it.  It stands to reason that any food with the word “cake” in it should help bring out a smile.  For my kids, pancakes aren’t just one of their favorite foods to eat, they also enjoy helping to make them.  We often whip up our own whole-grain pancake mix in big batches then store it in an air-tight container.  Thanks to this, it literally only takes a couple of minutes to whip up tasty, delicious pancakes that are actually good for you!

Wholesome Pancake Mix

3½ cups whole wheat  flour
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose  flour
1½  cups old-fashioned  oats
1 TBSP  sugar
1  TBSP  cinnamon
1  TBSP baking  soda
1½ TBSP baking  powder
½  TBSP  salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; whisk together until well blended.  Store in air-tight container.  It makes a wonderful gift or pack-along for camping.

Wholesome Pancakes

1 TBSP coconut oil or butter
1 egg
½ cup  buttermilk
1 cup Wholesome Pancake  Mix

Heat your griddle to medium  heat and melt coconut oil or butter.  Whisk together egg and buttermilk; stir in pancake mix until smooth, adjust thickness of batter by adding more buttermilk or mix if desired.  Pour a spoonful onto pan and cook for about a minute, until you see bubbles on the  surface; turn and then cook for about 30 more seconds.  Serve with your  favorite pancake toppings.