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My philosophy....homemade is ALWAYS healthier, is ALWAYS cheaper, and is therefore BETTER!

When you make things homemade you will naturally never put in as much sugar or salt as the companies do-you just won't. Plus homemade means no preservatives and you know the common rule-your food should be able to go bad or its not real food!

When you make things homemade you're always saving money! Who wants to pay the manufacturer, shipper, store, etc. each for a box of cookies!?!?!

Once you go homemade-you'll never go back! Fresh food that YOU produced for your family will not only leave you feeling accomplished and proud, it tastes incredible and you'll never be able to eat the packaged stuff without comparing-and homemade will win!

Have fun, experiment, and Enjoy!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Whole Wheat Pancakes



Just in time for Saturday morning, America's favorite breakfast food....Pancakes!  I love this easy quick go to recipe that makes just enough for your Saturday morning needs.  I use fresh ground whole wheat flour but if the little tummies in your family aren't used to all whole wheat- try using half white half wheat!




Mix:
1 1/4 c buttermilk (see below)
1 egg
2T olive oil
1/2t salt
1 1/4c whole wheat flour (3/4c wheat & 1/2c white)
1t baking soda

Whisk ingredients and cook on a hot griddle.  The best part-use a cold stick of butter and rub it on the hot griddle to make it non-stick.  So Yummy!!


Don't have buttermilk laying around?  (who does?!?)  My friend who is a GENIUS baker taught me this little trick!  Check out her amazing blog for the BEST baking recipes ever-Seriously, the best!  www.fredellicious.blogspot.com 



Buttermilk: Combine 1T white vinegar and 1c milk in a bowl and let sit for 5 min.  It will get nice and chunky and there you have...BUTTERMILK!  Too easy :)


Ideas for healthy toppings: Try the ever popular peanut butter and jelly, some yummy fruit, or simple honey! 

Be creative and Enjoy!

STATS:
Better- There is just nothing like fresh right off the pan pancakes-your freezer breakfasts have nothing on this! *check*
Healthier-Whole wheat pancakes with fruit vs bleached flour pancakes with loads of syrup?  *check*

Cheaper-These few ingredients will cost you pennies on the dollar, 1 box of frozen pancakes is $2.50-$3.50 for about 12!  *check*

1 comment:

  1. Whoohoo! I've been wanting this recipe for years! I wonder how it'll taste if I substitute coconut oil for the olive oil? I'm going to try ;)

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