Huckleberry Multigrain Pancakes

We just returned from a week at one of our favorite places - Priest Lake, Idaho.  Besides swimming in the lake and playing on the beach, guess what else we like to do while we visit each Summer?  Eat huckleberries, lots and lots of huckleberries.  This year Dad taught me how to tell if they are ripe enough to eat, so I was always on the look out for huckleberries.

One tradition we have while at the cabin is making Huckleberry Pancakes.  This year we made Huckleberry Multigrain Pancakes with Joseph's Grainery Multigrain Pancake Mix and were they ever good, so we thought you might like to try them too...that is, if you're lucky enough to have some huckleberries.

All you have to do is follow the directions on your bag of Joseph's Grainery Multigrain Pancake Mix.  Before you flip the pancakes you'll drop the berries into the batter as it's cooking on the griddle, as seen in the photo below.

Huckleberry Multigrain Pancakes in the making.

Once the pancakes are ready to flip, do so and continue on as you normally would.  Serve with some butter and syrup.  Savor every bite!

Huckleberry Multigrain Pancakes made with Joseph's Grainery Multigrain Pancake Mix

3 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Multigrain Pancakes

I love me some Multigrain Pancakes, but I realize that's all I know...we don't eat any other kind in our house, so MaMa thought it might be fun to share some fun ideas to help your kids make the switch to Multigrain Pancakes!  There isn't much of an adjustment to make, since the pancakes made with our Multigrain Pancake Mix taste soooooo good!

The first (and probably funnest...is that a word?) tip MaMa has is to make them kid sized.  To get your Multigrain Pancakes silver dollar sized, just use a tablespoon measure to pour the batter on the griddle, that way you'll get the right amount every time.  I love having them this size because I can just pick them up and eat 'em with my hands!

Next, add something yummy (and healthy) that your kids love or are fascinated by.  I really like cherries and we haven't had them lately since they aren't in season, so these Danish Cherries that my MaMa's friend Michelle gave us fit the bill.  Oh, were they good!

Finally, make it fun...if you're kids are too young (like me) to have free reign with the toppings, make them look fun, serve them up on their favorite plate, etc.  If they are old enough, let them have fun with a bunch of different topping choices.  A fun one to try that you might not expect...sour cream paired with a fruit...try it, I dare ya.  It's good!

Can you tell I'm having a hard time keeping my hands off the pancakes?  This isn't even my plate - I'd already had about 4 - evidence can be seen on the corner of my mouth.  :)  That's how much I love Multigrain Pancakes, so I know your kids can too, given the opportunity!

How To Make Multigrain Pancakes [vlog]

Join MaMa in the kitchen while she makes pancakes with Joseph's Grianery Multigrain Pancake Mix.  You'll see how quick and easy it is to have a healthy, hearty breakfast!

It's National Blueberry Pancake Day!

Happy National Blueberry Pancake Day to you!

Yep, that's right.  It's National Blueberry Pancake Day!  And guess what kind of berries we paired up with our Joseph's Grainery Multigrain Pancake Mix to celebrate the occasion?

Yes, blueberries, of course...after all, MaMa tells me it can't be National Blueberry Pancake Day without blueberries.  But they aren't just any blueberries, they're Driscoll's blueberries!  Don't they just look absolutely mouthwatering?

But MaMa and I think they'd taste even better mixed up in Multigrain Pancakes in honor of today!  So here's what you'll need...

1 small pkg of Joseph's Grainery MultiGrain Pancake Mix (or approximately 2 c if you have the larger bag)

1 1/2 c milk

1 egg

1 - 6 oz pkg of Driscoll's Blueberries

Directions:  In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together the pancake mix, milk and egg.  When your pan or griddle is nice and warm, using your 1/4 c measure, pour the batter onto the heated surface.

Now here's how you make sure you don't get blue pancakes...

Don't add the blueberries until you've poured the batter onto the pan!  Gently place the berries in the forming pancakes and wait for the pancakes to ready themselves for flipping.  You'll know they're ready when the bubbles begin to pop and the pancake looses it's sheen.

Why do MaMa and I like Driscoll's blueberries for our Blueberry Pancakes?  Well, Driscoll's is a family owned farming operation...just like we are!

The only compensation we received from Driscoll's were coupons for berries to make our blueberry pancakes.  We really do like Driscoll's Berries!

Multigrain Waffles

Do you prefer waffles over pancakes?  Or maybe you're just looking to switch things up a bit?  Guess what?  Your Joseph's Grainery Multigrain Pancake Mix can also be used to make waffles!

To make waffles using your Joseph's Grainery Multigrain Pancake Mix simply follow the directions on the back of the package, using only 1 1/2 c milk and adding an additional 2 Tbsp of oil.  Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and then pour on your waffle iron.  In a few short minutes you'll be enjoying wonderful multigrain waffles!

How do you like to eat your waffles?

Breakfast for Dinner

Often when MaMa is feeling like she's lacking creativity in the kitchen she'll fall back on the good ol' breakfast-for-dinner option.  At our house, this means ooooey, gooey whole grain goodness.  We love eating her cracked wheat pancakes.  One trick she uses is to do everything in the blender.  First she cracks the wheat in there, then she adds the liquid ingredients, blends, then gradually adds the dry ingredients, blending as she goes.  Then she just uses the pitcher of the blender to pour the batter straight onto the griddle (or sometimes the waffle iron).  Less dishes to clean up and we all like that!  :)

Cracked Wheat Pancakes

Why not have breakfast for dinner tonight?  These cracked wheat pancakes are delicious and easy to make!  We admit this isn't the most inspiring photo of pancakes you'll see, but our camera's battery died before we could get the ooey-gooey-syrupy and butter picture taken.

Ingredients:

3/4 c Joseph's Grainery Soft White Wheat, milled in blender to a stone ground consistency
3/4 c Joseph's Grainery Soft White Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 Tbsp baking powder
2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 c milk
1 egg, beaten

Directions:  In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and sugar.  Add the milk and egg, stir well.  The mixture will have small lumps.  Using a ladle, pour batter onto a lightly greated griddle and slightly brown both sides.

Hard Red Wheat Berries will also work in this recipe.