Blueberry Pancakes!!!

Saturday morning, the kids were up bright and early. 

Well, 8:30 felt bright and early. 

My body was hoping for 9:00, but I'll take it! 

I actually took it quite cheerfully because I had one thing in mind:  BLUEBERRY PANCAKES!  Don't they just say HAPPY SATURDAY MORNING!?!

I found a great new recipe from epicurious awhile back.  I loved its light fluffy pancakes, but hated to give up our usual healthy whole-wheat pancakes.  So, I substituted half of the flour with whole wheat flour, and we think they actually turned out even better!  Give them a try!  You'll be sure to have a Happy Saturday Morning!

Blueberry Pancakes

1 c. cake flour + 2 Tablespoons  (I substituted 1 c. unbleached flour + 2 T. cornstarch)
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 c. sugar (agave nectar, applesauce or honey work great as substitutes)
1 T. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 c. milk
2 large eggs
3 T. melted butter
blueberries

Whisk dry ingredients together in large bowl.  Whisk milk and eggs together in another bowl.
Gradually add milk and egg mixture to dry ingredients.  Mix in 3 T. melted butter.
Blueberries can be gently added to the batter now or sprinkled on pancakes while cooking.

Heat griddle or heavy pan and brush with butter.  Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto skillet.  Cook until bottom is golden brown--about 1 1/2 minutes.  Turn and cook until other side is brown--about 1 minute.

 Serve with maple syrup! (and a big glass of milk!)

 

Light, fluffly and blueberry-ry!

Yum!

What's your favorite Happy Saturday Meal?