Mornings always seem to ride the line between frantic or lazy, sometimes you don’t which until it happens. Well, my boys really like a hot breakfast so I have come up with a few time-saving tips to help me get through breakfast no matter which morning I get.
Time Saving Pancake Tips:
1. Try to cook hot breakfasts that you can freeze on the weekend. ( I make French Toast, Pancakes, Egg Sandwiches, and Mini Quiche then freeze them for the week.)
2. If you can double the batch, If you really want to go for it quadruple it! ( I double my pancake recipe to cook and freeze. While I have all the ingredients out I also make another two batches in a jar that just includes the dry ingredients. That way you are ready to go for another round!)
3. Making your own mix saves money and packaging. Plus, you know exactly what’s in your pancakes!
4. I have had many moms tell me that their child won’t eat homemade pancakes because they aren’t perfectly round. ( My advice to you is try to figure it out. I use this gravy ladle, nothing fancy and my pancakes are perfectly round and fluffy with just one scoop.) If you want to get fancy you can buy a Pancake Pen or dispenser to make fun shapes.
The Recipe:
Hey, it’s nothing fancy just a basic mix that you can make your own. Some of the things I add are blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips, vanilla, apples and well, you get the idea!
- Butter, oil, or non-stick cooking spray ( Your choice)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 TBS sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Fresh Ground Cinnamon to taste ( optional)
- Preheat cooking surface with butter. ( Or other choice)
- Mix all of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, beat your egg and milk.
- Pour liquid ingredients in dry mix and combine until smooth.
- Add any extras if you wish. ( Fruit, chocolate chips, vanilla, cinnamon...)
- Pour, scoop or ladle unto hot griddle and brown on both sides.
Rochelle K. says
I often make double batches of pancakes and freeze them! Awesome timesaver and the kids love them! I put little squares of parchment or wax paper between the pancakes to keep them from sticking together when they freeze. GREAT idea to jar up batches of the dry ingredients to have them ready to go! I am totally going to do that!
Milena Barrett says
Yes! This really is a time saver!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
We make pancakes every Sunday! We love blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes.
Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter says
I always use pancake mix when I make my pancakes. I have to tell you that your recipe looks super easy, and I am going to try making my own!
And chocolate chips are so going in our pancakes!
lisa says
My kids love pancakes. This sounds like such a simple recipe! Yay!
Lorane says
Great Tips. I make Pancakes on Saturdays when I’m off Work for Brunch
Pam says
There’s nothing like homemade pancakes! I don’t make them much anymore, but I do try to make them at least every Easter.
Kathy says
This looks like the same recipe I use for pancakes. My kids love helping me make them. Sometimes I add applesauce to the mix to sweeten them a little.
Melissa Vera says
Thank you for the tip about using the gravy ladle. I never would have thought about using that. Homemade pancakes are the best.
Lois Alter Mark says
These are such good tips! I love pancakes!
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
I love making things I can freeze or keep in the fridge for a quick breakfast in the morning.
Lena says
Love quick and easy family breakfasts
Jennifer B says
This is a great idea to save time in the mornings! We love pancakes too!
Jess Weaver says
Chocolate Chip Pancakes are a winner in our home. Great recipe!
Megan says
My kids have been asking for pancakes recently, I guess I better make them this weekend! Thanks!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
We keep a recipe similar to this that we keep in a big bulk container. So much more convenient than buying prepackaged, cheaper too.
Kerri says
You would get along real well with my husband. He does this often and helps us save so much time with planning ahead. It is such a help during the busy work week.
Trisha says
Thanks for the great tips! I never thought about freezing hot breakfasts but its such a great idea, I think I’m going to give it a try!
Debbie Denny says
Very good idea. Freezing pancakes would be great.
heather says
This recipe sounds really good and one the whole family would like thanks for sharing this one.
Onica {MommyFactor} says
We love making and eating pancakes. This will help save us some time so we can enjoy them quicker.
Becca Wilson says
I never even thought to make a bunch of pancakes or French Toast or something along those lines and freeze them for during the week. Great ideas!
Annie {Stowed Stuff} says
Great idea. Whenever my mom comes to stay with us, she whips it up in the evening before bed so the batter is ready in the morning! GENIUS!
DD says
I love mixing chocolate chips into my pancakes and topping them with fresh fruit. These are some good tips! I like the idea of freezing hot breakfasts for later.
Leah says
I never remember to freeze pancakes when I make them-I’ve got to remember this trick! You can also use cookie-cutters to make fun shapes out of pancakes for kids, but there will be scraps (which don’t taste bad at all!)
Elena says
These pancakes look so yummy!
rochelle haynes says
Love to try this looks good
Salvador C. says
Wow. This sounds like a great way to save time. I wouldn’t mind taking less time to prepare them.
amy tolley says
great tips and great recipe thanks for sharing
Cathy says
Wow these look great!