Grain and Nut Whole Wheat Pancakes

I got this recipe (and the picture) off of allrecipes.com. I just love that website! I didn't add the nuts, but I did try adding some blueberries just on top of the batter after I poured it on the skillet, and those were good too. Talk about healthy! You could probably even omit the oil and do applesauce like a lot of people say they do in recipes. The best part of it? My kids loved them. Yum.


Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:
Grind the oats in a blender or food processor until fine. In a large bowl, combine ground oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, combine buttermilk, milk, oil, egg, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix wet ingredients into dry with a few swift strokes. Stir in nuts, if desired.

Lightly oil a skillet or griddle, and preheat it to medium heat. Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter onto the hot skillet; cook the pancakes for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until brown.

Sour Cream Pancakes with Homemade Syrup

Scratch my other pancake recipe--this one is lots better. They are moist and yummy, and the syrup is buttery and sugary and oh so yummy. These recipes are from Greg, my brother-in-law--I stayed at their house a few weeks ago and they made this for breakfast--YUM! My boys love these, and Dillon loves how moist they are. Thanks for the great recipe Greg!

Ingredients:
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 T. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 c. milk

Directions:
In large bowl, mix dry ingredients together. In a smaller bowl, beat eggs, add sour cream and mix well, then add melted butter and milk. Add wet ingredients to dry, mixing lightly to form a smooth, thin batter. Makes about 20 medium-sized pancakes.

Syrup Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. buttermilk (I use regular milk and it's still yummy)
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 T. corn syrup
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
In a large saucepan (large because it boils really high), combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Boil for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Yum!

Ham and Cheese Bisquits

We just had these as a side to our weekly "breakfast" dinner.






Ingredients:
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. milk
1/2 c. finely chopped ham
1/2 c. mayo
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
Combine flour and baking soda in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in separate bowl; pour into flour mixture until just moistened. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees for 16-20 minutes. Makes 12 bisquits.