Hearty Pancake Mix: A Cozy Tradition for Every Home

Three packages of Hearty Pancake Mix.

There's something about pancakes that slows a morning down.

Maybe it's the smell of butter on the griddle. Perhaps it's the sound of batter sizzling as it's poured. Or maybe it's the way everyone seems to wander into the kitchen asking, "Are they ready yet?"

The Joy of Pancakes

Around here, pancakes have become one of those simple traditions that everyone looks forward to. They are so easy to make, and I love allowing the little ones to help and learn.

One thing I especially love about this mix is that it makes enough for three batches of pancakes. That means I can keep one here at home, tuck one into our camper for travel days, and still have one ready to share with the kids when they're camping or with a neighbor who could use a little extra kindness.

Sometimes the best recipes aren't the ones we keep. They're the ones we pass along.

A Hearty Mix for Everyone

Made with three different flours—all-purpose, whole wheat, and oat flour—this pancake mix is hearty enough to keep everyone satisfied while still being wonderfully fluffy. One of my favorite things about making pancakes this way is how easy they are to customize. Our grandson always asks for chocolate chips, while Grandpa B reaches for the blueberries. A handful of each goes right onto the batter after it hits the griddle, so everyone gets exactly the pancakes they were hoping for.

A stack of golden pancakes adorned with fresh banana slices and blueberries, drizzled with maple syrup, sits invitingly on a plate.

Hearty Pancake Mix Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 cup oat flour

• 1 cup buttermilk powder

• 1/4 cup sugar (can use up to 1/3 cup)

• 2 tablespoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

  
  

Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients together. Store in an airtight container, stand-up bag, or mylar bag. If using bags, you can portion 2 cups of the mix into individual bags.

   
   

2. To prepare pancakes, mix 2 cups of pancake mix with 1 cup of water, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Allow the batter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This gives the oat flour and whole wheat flour time to absorb the liquid, resulting in lighter, fluffier pancakes.

   
   

3. Heat a griddle and butter it lightly. Ladle pancake batter by 1/4 cups onto the griddle. Add any toppings such as blueberries, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, chocolate chips, or raisins. Cook until bubbles form and pop. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown. Serve with butter and syrup or whipped topping.

   
   

Creating Memories

Some recipes become family favorites because they're fancy. Others become favorites because they gather everyone around the table.

I hope this hearty pancake mix finds its way into slow Saturday mornings, camping trips, sleepy grandchildren, and coffee shared with friends.

From my hearth to yours—may your griddle stay warm, your syrup never run out, and your table always have room for one more.

~ Granny B