Recipe Collection: Cinnamon-Spelt Pancakes

Written by Danielle TateAs a working mama, I need some meals, especially morning meals that are quick and easy to make.  It is tempting to reach for a box of pancake mix or shake and pour jugs that make whipping up a pancake breakfast a breeze.

Unboxed Instant Pancakes

As easy as store box mixes are, I wanted something that contained pure ingredients and no unpronounceables.  I also needed something that would travel well and did not require special handling since we camp throughout the summer.  Plus, sitter-friendly is a must.

I needed an unboxed instant mix.  The search was on.

I found a few variations on different recipe sites, but nothing I tried worked well with spelt flour.  They were too heavy and dry after they were done.

Batch Up

If you’ve got several hungry mouths to feed or want to make the mix in bulk, this recipe also works great for that.

I like to make a big batch of dry mix, enough to last for at least three weeks.  I just store it in the freezer (when there’s room) or in the pantry.

Babysitter-Friendly

When I have a babysitter, even if it’s family, I don’t want my son to eat junky food, but I also don’t want to make things difficult on the sitter.  Having a batch of dry spelt pancake mix on hand makes breakfast a snap because it’s as easy as using a box of Bisquick.

Straight or Soaked

If you’re a soaker, this recipe works well soaked, too.  I have soaked it overnight with yogurt and thinned it slightly in the morning with raw milk to the desired consistency.

Again, this is still a sitter-friendly option since you do most of the work at night.  They may think it’s odd to leave something out on the counter overnight to soak in yogurt, but it’s a great conversation starter for someone new to real food!

Cinnamon Spelt Pancakes

Cinnamon Spelt Pancake Mix Ingredients:

• 4 cups spelt flour, freshly ground if possible
• 4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. salt (optional, but use non-iodized salt if you do)
• 8 tsp. (2 tbsp. & 2 tsp.) baking powder (aluminum-free is best)

Cinnamon Spelt Pancake Ingredients:

• 1 cup of dry Cinnamon Spelt Pancake mix
• 1 cup of raw milk, plus extra
• 1 cup raw milk yogurt (if soaking)
• Butter or coconut oil for greasing pan or griddle

Directions:

Step 1: Combine all pancake mix ingredients in a medium-sized container for storage in the freezer or pantry.

Optional: If soaking, mix 1 cup of pancake mix and 1 cup of yogurt in a glass bowl.  Cover with a lid or kitchen towel and allow the mixture to sit overnight on your counter.

Step 2: Heat a greased griddle or pan to medium heat.

Step 3: As the griddle or pan is heating, combine milk and pancake mix in a small bowl.  I allow mine to sit a few moments to determine if I need to add more milk.  The mixture should be pourable.

Step 4: When the griddle or pan is hot, pour the desired amount of combined pancake mix onto the griddle for each pancake.

Step 5: Cook until the pancake is browned on one side and bubbles form.  Flip and brown on the other side to the desired doneness.

Step 6: Serve with fresh strawberries, berry topping, or grade B maple syrup.

Adjust this recipe accordingly for the number of people you are serving.

What I like the most about this recipe is that the heaviness I mentioned earlier when using spelled flour is offset by the cinnamon.  Adding the cinnamon gives the pancakes a slight but not overpowering spice.  Even my husband likes these pancakes, and he does not like cinnamon.

Do you make any dry mixes ahead of time?  If so, what do you make?

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