Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancake Mix

These are a wonderful variation from the typical pancake. And you can make them in a jiffy with this easy mix you make ahead.

Mix:
4 cups old-fashioned oats

2 cups all-purpose flour (or 3 cups wheat and 1 cup white)

2 cups whole-wheat flour

1 cup packed brown sugar (I usually do 2/3 - 3/4 cup)

1 cup instant nonfat dry milk

3 tablespoons baking powder

2 tablespoons cinnamon

5 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Pancakes:

2 eggs

1/3 cup canola oil (I have substituted half of this with unsweetened applesauce)

2 cups pancake mix

1 cup water

1. Mix all ingredients together well. Store in a sealed gallon-size plastic storage bag or airtight container. Yield: 10 cups of pancake mix.

2. To make pancakes, beat eggs in a large bowl. Gradually beat in oil. Alternately add pancake mix and water to mixture. Blend well. Preheat and oil griddle. Pour 1/3 cup batter per pancake onto griddle. Pour 1/3 cup batter per pancake onto griddle. Cook until bubbles form around edges, turn and continue to cook until done. Yield: about 10 pancakes.

This makes up to five batches of pancakes and is great to give as a gift along with a printed recipe.