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    Published: Feb 9, 2012 · Modified: Jan 8, 2021 by Trish · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Whole Grain Pancake Mix

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    Make this whole grain oancake mix ahead of time and have healthy whole-grain pancakes ready to go throughout the week in minutes. Makes about 4 batches.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Servings: 4 batches
    Whole-Grain
    Breakfast

    Make-ahead for easy weekend breakfast, a whole grain pancake mix you can make from scratch. Yes- just like you can buy in the store, but this is DIY and so much cheaper. Full of oats and healthy whole grains. Make this whole grain pancake mix ahead of time and you can throw together a healthy batch of pancakes in no time at all anytime your heart desires.

    whole grain pancake mix in mason jars ready to store in the pantry

    I don't know about you, but we love breakfast around here.

    Did you know it’s really hard to find a decent whole grain pancake mix?  You probably knew this – but I have not given up the quest. Bob’s Red Mill makes a good mix – but it’s expensive.  I keep searching… and my husband keeps sneaking a box of the regular stuff in our grocery cart whenever he gets a chance.

    My husband likes to make pancakes on the weekend and since he has an aversion to following recipes and measuring, he uses mixes. 

    If I can beat him to the kitchen and throw together some dry ingredients before he gets started we are all happy – he doesn’t have to measure stuff on a Sunday morning and I’m happy the family is eating something besides white flour with white sugar. 

    Well, almost all happy.  What is the point of my husband making breakfast on Sunday morning if I’m in the kitchen doing most of the work and getting flour on my hands????

    Besides, I like to sit and drink my coffee on Sunday morning, preferably with a cookbook or magazine and a cat on my lap. In my mind, it is the best part of the weekend.  Wouldn’t you agree?  I’m thinking about it now. I love lazy Sundays.. even better when someone makes me breakfast.

    Even if it means I have to do a little ahead of time prep.… I made this up last weekend and now I'm good for a few weeks.  He has enough to keep him busy and I can sit, drink my coffee, read, at least until  I’m needed to find a Lego piece the black one with six bumps "no the long one";  set up the WII; open a can of cat food …

    How to make dry whole-grain pancake mix

    Whole grains. To make this whole grain I use whole oats and whole wheat flour. Simple and nothing fancy.

    Healthy fats. I like to add wheat germ and ground flax for extra healthy fibre and good fats.

    Start with large flake oats and run through the blender for a bit to turn it to oat flour. I like to leave a little bit of the oats out of the blender so it keeps a bit of texture. I usually leave out ½ cup to 1 cup of whole oats so they do not get blended. Of course, you can blend all the oats. It depends on your pancake preferences.

    Protein. Soy milk or skim milk powder adds protein and also softens the mix. To keep it dairy-free, I usually use soy-milk powder, the one cup here will add about 10 grams of protein to each batch of dry mix.

    How to store whole-grain pancake mix

    The below recipe for of whole-grain pancake mix will make about 6 cups of mix, which I divide into 4 batces.

    Measure 1-12 cups of mix into 4 500ml mason jars and you have enough pancake mix to last about a month. (assuming pancakes are a weekly occurrence in your house too!! ☺️ )

    This pancake mix will keep in an air-tight mason jar in a dark cupboard for about a few weeks. Since it usually takes us over a month to get through this amount, I will a couple mason jars in the freezer.

    Dry whole-grain pancake mix will last up to 8 months in the freezer. Whole oats, whole wheat flour, wheat germ and ground flax have natural oils and can go rancid if stored too long at room temperature. If you don't think you will be able to use it all within in a couple of weeks, keep it in the freezer.

    How to use whole-grain pancake mix

    So the best part!

    Just add eggs, liquid and a bit of oil and whatever flavours you like and you can serve healthy whole-grain pancakes any time!!

    To make pancakes:

    Whisk together,

    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 cup milk, I use plant-based milk
    • 1 teaspoon of vanilla if desired

    add,

    • 1-½ cups of mix

    Stir until just combined and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. And add any of your favourite add-ins.

    Some of our favourite pancake add-ins:

    • chocolate chips
    • banana and walnuts
    • blueberries
    • cinnamon and pecans

    A batch mixed as above will make about 12 large pancakes.

    Average rating: 5 stars

    Whole Grain Pancake Mix

    Make this whole grain oancake mix ahead of time and have healthy whole-grain pancakes ready to go throughout the week in minutes. Makes about 4 batches.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Servings: 4 batches

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups rolled oats
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 cup skim milk or soy milk powder
    • ¼ cup wheat germ
    • ¼ cup ground flax
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Add oatmeal to a blender or food processor and blend until finely ground.  This doesn’t have to be perfectly ground.  The last time I made this I added a bit more whole rolled oats to the mix – just to keep it interesting.  Add the remaining ingredients, stir well to combine.
      Makes about 6 cups of mix, which makes about 4 batches. I like to measure out 1-½ cups into 4, 500ml mason jars so its ready to go for easy mornings.
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    1. mommasmeals says

      February 09, 2012 at 8:57 am

      OMG You just described my Sundays!! LOL...Hubby makes breakfast, feeds my daughter and I'm either watching a cooking show or sleeping actually!! Can I ask where you bought those jars? I need them to make my cupcakes in a jar I couldn't find and have no idea where to start!! Enjoy your Pancakes!

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      • infinebalance says

        February 09, 2012 at 9:04 am

        🙂

        The jars are just regular ol' canning jars. I love them and use them for everything. I store all my dried beans and grains in them too. I find mine at the hardward store. This is not the best time of year for them... better in the spring through fall when it's jam and canning season. Good luck!

    2. An Unrefined Vegan says

      February 09, 2012 at 11:32 am

      Peace in the house! Great idea - even if I'm the one who makes the pancakes on Sunday ;-). If I do this mix ahead of time, however, it should make Sundays a lot more relaxed!

      Reply
      • infinebalance says

        February 09, 2012 at 12:14 pm

        I should have mentioned in my post. This recipe can be easily made vegan by using mashed banana for the eggs - one mashed banana equals 2 eggs.
        I do this all the time and I love the banana flavour in the pancakes! And of course all milk ingredients should be non-dairy.
        I just found soy milk powder for the first time! Very excited I can now adapted some of my favourite bread recipes.

    3. thedrivencook says

      February 09, 2012 at 12:37 pm

      What a nice alternative to expensive mix! Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Clair says

      February 11, 2012 at 10:23 am

      What an amazing, healthy, easy mix! Looks soo good. And it's such a good idea to keep it on hand, just like Bisquick.

      Reply
      • infinebalance says

        February 12, 2012 at 8:01 am

        Thanks Clair! I love make-ahead.

    5. Granny says

      February 11, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      Greetings! As a token of appreciation for your Blog, the words and ideas you share and the many ways in which you inspire, I would like to offer you the Versatile Blogger Award. Please visit the article below, at Granny's Parlour, to see easy instructions regarding how to accept this award and how to pass it along, should you wish to do so (no obligations). Have a great weekend!
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      • infinebalance says

        February 12, 2012 at 8:01 am

        Oh my Gosh! Thanks Granny!I'm honoured.

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