Oatmeal Kefir Pancakes

I love breakfast- cooking it and eating it! I have made many a pancake over the years- and I like a lot of them. These ones- though- They're really good!

I do have to tell you that while I love cooking breakfast- it does take time. So I usually mix up a double batch of these, then stick 1/2 in the freezer and 1/2 in the fridge. (1 single batch of these is good for 2 breakfasts at my house of 2 adults and 2.5 kids- Kyle eats for .5 of a kid now:) That way if we have a quick morning and we need some fast food- we've got it.

My favorite pancake topping is applesauce with fresh fruit. Sometimes we'll have butter with a little (real) maple syrup. They are even good plain, which I think is the mark of a really good pancake.  

Here's the flour, oats, and kefir the night before.

 The first batch

 The stack. Just beautiful.

Oatmeal Kefir Pancakes
source:www.trainermomma.com


2 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole grain flour (I love Kammut with these- but wheat or spelt is great too.)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups dairy kefir (or buttermilk)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


12-24 hrs. before (or the night before):mix together the flour, oatmeal, and dairy kefir. Cover and let sit on the counter until morning.


In the morning: Add in everything else and mix together until blended. Spoon 1/4 cup of batter onto hot griddle. (I heat mine at medium heat)  Flip pancakes when top gets bubbly (around 1 minute).


Makes 16 pancakes

*I updated my bread recipe with a couple pictures. Don't get too excited:)