Most pancakes will fill you up...but they're full of nothing good for you. Enter Mom's pancakes, a delightful blend of oats, whole wheat flour, nuts and buttermilk. Satisfying for breakfast or any time! Want a nutritious and unique host gift? Consider combining all the dry ingredients and giving as a gift!
INGREDIENTS
3/4 C old fashion oats, ground
2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
3/4 C whole wheat flour
1 t baking powder
1/4 C sugar
3 T walnuts, finely chopped
3 T blanched almonds, finely chopped
1/4 C vegetable oil
1 1/2 C buttermilk
1 egg
DIRECTIONS
Oil large skillet and heat to medium. Grind oats until semi-fine. You could use a food processor or coffee grinder for this. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl, beat buttermilk, oil, egg and sugar until smooth. Combine dry and wet ingredients. Stir in nuts. Ladle batter into pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Bonus: These pancakes can go into the freezer so you can have yummy goodness anytime! Allow to cool completely, then place in a freezer safe container with a divider between each pancake. I use beeswax wraps but you could also use freezer paper. When ready to use, allow to thaw in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave or oven until warm all the way through.
Additional ideas for Make Ahead Freezer Meals
GIFTING: If giving this pancake mix as a gift, simply place all dry ingredients in a sealed jar with a ribbon. Attach directions to add buttermilk and egg; then cook! You could even add a jar of delicious and sweet real maple syrup! Friends will love this tasty gift!
