Recipe: Everyday Pancake & Waffle Mix

When it comes right down to it, we are all just trying to find the best way to feed ourselves and our families. Somewhere in the middle of the frozen food aisle and foraging for our own fresh produce, the "best way" appears a bit fuzzy from time to time. If you are trying to find a balance between convenience and homemade, cost efficiency and saving time, then start with this simple recipe for pancake mix.

We might not all have the time to churn our own butter, but there are some pantry staples you should stop buying and start making yourself — this mix might just be the easiest thing you'll ever whip up. In the end, using this pancake and waffle mix is just as convenient as its boxed counterpart. Stir in some milk and eggs, and you are quickly on your way to a delicious dish. However, making it yourself is probably about 10 times faster than getting in the car, finding a parking spot, and wandering through the grocery store.

Plus, making it yourself means you will know the exact ingredients going into your own mix, you will be reducing waste by eliminating the package itself, and you'll probably even save a penny or two on ingredients. This mix is very basic, but extremely versatile. First of all, you can use it to make both pancakes and waffles. Feel free to substitute whole-grain flours or use alternative sweeteners.

For even more flavor, fold sliced fruit, chocolate chips, and/or spices into the batter — hello, blueberry pancakes and chocolate chip waffles! Top with real maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, or chopped nuts. Sift together all of the dry ingredients. Store in a sealable container in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

Give the mix a good shake, then measure the amount you need and transfer to a large mixing bowl. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture while stirring. Whisk until smooth. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

While the batter rests, heat your griddle or large nonstick pan over medium heat. Once hot, coat pan or griddle with butter or nonstick spray as necessary. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake, spacing the pancakes a little apart. When you see large bubbles begin to form and pop on the surface after 2 to 3 minutes (not just on the edges), flip and cook until done. Preheat your waffle iron. Prepare the batter as you would for the pancakes — no need to rest for waffle batter. Cook waffles according to the manufacturer's instructions for the waffle iron. Coat waffle iron with butter, oil, or nonstick spray as necessary.

It’s not too much to ask, is it, With this blueberry pancake bake you’re one step closer to winning points with mom. Move on over baked french toast, there’s a new sweet breakfast casserole in town! My son John just turned two years old and I am really enjoying being a Mom.

I knew I’d love him, but I had no idea just how much fun we would have together. Sure, there are hard moments, hours, and days, but they are overshadowed by the pure joy that he brings to our lives. Motherhood is a wonderful gift, and one I wish every woman who wants to could enjoy. We struggled with getting pregnant, and finally holding my baby in my arms was a magical moment I’ll never forget. Being a mom has changed me in so many ways.

I’m learning patience and flexibility, and gaining a new appreciation for my own parents and their love and sacrifice. On a lighter note, I’m also learning how awesome it is to spend my days in yoga pants. I’m still pretty new to this whole mom thing, but I’ve come to look forward to Mother’s Day.

My boys always spoil me. My husband is not much of a cook, but one of the few things that he knows how to make are pancakes. And I know I can count on them two days a year— my birthday and Mother’s Day. For this recipe I decided to take his pancakes and turn them into a brunch show-stopper. Layers of blueberry pancakes are covered with custard and more blueberries, and then a streusel topping before baking.

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