One Pancake Batter, Six Possible Flavors

Pancakes are a breakfast staple, but plain flapjacks can become boring after a while. This base recipe can be used with a variety of mix-ins to make each meal unique. This recipe serves 8 and can be easily doubled or even tripled. Next time you use your griddle, try one of these delicious variations.

PANCAKE INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• Powdered sugar and maple syrup (optional)
• Oil for griddle

SUGGESTED MIX-INS

• Your favorite nut butter and jelly
• Banana and walnuts
• Apples and cinnamon
• Carrots, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla extract
• Orange zest, orange juice, and chopped cranberries
• Lemon and poppy seeds

PANCAKE DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well until the batter is smooth.
4. Add your mix-ins.

• • PB&J: Fold nut butter and jelly into the pancake batter.
  • Banana Walnut: Mash one banana and cop walnuts. Fold into the pancake batter.
  • Apple Cinnamon: Core and finely dice one apple. Fold into the pancake batter. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and mix.
  • Carrot Cake: Shred one large carrot. Fold into the pancake batter. Add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon each of nutmeg and ginger.
  • Orange Cranberry: Add the zest and juice of one large orange to the pancake batter. Chop a handful of fresh or dried cranberries and add to the batter. Mix well.
  • Lemon Poppy Seed: Add the zest and juice of one large lemon to the pancake batter. Fold 2 teaspoons of poppy seeds into the pancake batter.

5. Lightly oil griddle and heat over medium-high heat. Scoop batter onto the griddle, using about ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Brown on both sides.
6. Remove pancakes from the griddle and top with powdered sugar or maple syrup if desired.

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