Bacon Pecan Waffles Recipe

This August has been a strange one.  We have been experiencing a thunderstormy end to an adventure filled summer.  The storms have been beautiful..but frightening for my 3 year old.  For the last few weeks every time she hears a noise that is thunderish she covers her ears and cowers.  Try as I might, I cannot get her to stop being frightened.  I tried to explain thunder, I told her what the different not scary sounds were (airplane, garage door opening, etc.), we tried playing games, and more.  But that kid is just scared!

On a less scary note I'm blogging again! Yep, I decided that I had better get back to it because I have been cooking up some delicious delights.  To start things off I am taking a super easy approach to a gourmet breakfast.  Not too long ago I stayed with my sister-in-law and she made some crazy tasty waffles for us.  She added in a little bacon and some chopped walnuts to the batter and they were glorious.  I was wishing that I could have been a pig and eaten all of them.  So I decided I had better make them when I was in the privacy of my own home where I could have seconds...or thirds..

You will need Milk, Bisquick, an Egg, Walnuts, and chopped Bacon.

Mix the Bisquick according to the waffles instructions and finely chop the Walnuts.

Pre-heat you waffle iron and spray it with a little non-stick spray.  Place the waffle mix on the iron and quickly sprinkle with a bit of the bacon and a bit of the Walnuts over the top.  Close and cook as you normally would.

When done add a dollop of butter, drizzle with maple syrup, and enjoy!

The maple syrup adds a gooey richness to the waffles that can't be beat.  These waffles have a fun savory nutty flavor that really gets you going in the morning.  Very filling and perfect for a busy day.  They are also perfect when you want breakfast for dinner.  Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!

Apple Ring Pancakes Recipe

I am at it again with some new pancakes!  These are no regular pancakes though.  They are extra fancy Apple Ring Pancakes!  These were a lot of fun to make and I really enjoyed them.  My kids liked them quite a bit and my husband loved them.  In fact I made a few plain pancakes with the leftover batter and my husband grabbed one of those and was terribly sad when he noticed that the Apple was missing.  I found the original recipe here.  These came together quickly and were a lot of fun.

You will need Bisquick, Lemon Zest, Apples, Egg, Milk, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ground Cloves. 

Mix together the Bisquick, Egg, and Milk.

Add in the spices

And the Lemon Zest.

Core and peel two Apples. 

Slice them into even sized rings.

Drop the ring into the pancake mix.

Turn it over so both sides are evenly coated.

Place the Apples on a warm griddle that you have buttered.

Cook until Golden Brown and delicious.  I served with a bit of syrup and Butter.  Enjoy!

Apple Ring Pancakes Recipe
Source: The Chew

 2 medium Apples, Cored & Peeled
1 C Bisquick
1 Egg
1/2 C Milk
Zest of 1/2 Lemon
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/8 tsp Ground Cloves

In a medium bowl add the Bisquick,  Egg, and Milk.  Mix it together well.  Add in the spices and mix thoroughly.


Cut the Apples into 1/8 inch slices.  Drop the apple into the batter, making sure to coat both sides.  Warm a Griddle over Medium heat and butter it well.  Cook the apples slices until they are golden brown on both sides.  Serve with a little Butter and Syrup.

Enjoy!

Approximately 4 servings (Pancakes prepared with no toppings)

193 Calories
33 Carbs
5 Fat
5 Protein

Birthday Cake Pancakes Recipe

My sweet baby celebrated her first Birthday last month.  I can't believe how quickly the year has whizzed by.  We didn't do much celebrating on her actual Birthday because we were going to have a big party later on.  I still wanted to give her a special little treat on her special day.  I saw this fun recipe and was so excited to give it a try.  In the end they were just ok.  I really thought the cake flavor would come through and they would taste just like a yummy yellow cake.  All in all they were just a bit extra sweet.  If I try these again I will make sure I have actual sprinkles on hand because the sugar crystal ones I had just melted away.

You will need Sugar, Yellow Cake Mix, Vanilla, Eggs, Milk, Sprinkles, Baking Powder, Flour, and Salt.

Combine the Flour, Cake Mix, Baking Powder, Sugar & Salt in a bowl and mix together.

Add the Milk, Eggs, and Vanilla.

Mix together until the mixture is smooth.  Add more milk if you think it is too thick.

Fold in the Sprinkles. 

Warm up your favorite Griddle over medium heat.  Using the 1/4 measuring cup is just about perfect.

Don't forget to make some itty bitties for your baby.

Happy

Birthday

Breakfast!

I served with syrup but the recipe suggests making a glaze using 1 C powdered Sugar, 1/2 TBSP Milk, 1/2 tsp Vanilla, and Sprinkles.  If you try it with the glaze let me know what you think.

Birthday Cake Pancakes Recipe
Source:  How Sweet Eats

1 1/2 C Flour
2/3 C Yellow Cake Mix (dry)
1 TBSP Sugar
3/4 tsp Baking Powder
pinch Salt
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
1-2 C Milk
Sprinkles

Combine the Flour, dry Cake Mix, Baking Powder, Sugar, and Salt in a bowl.  Add 1 Cup Milk, Eggs, and Vanilla.  Stir together until smooth, adding additional milk if the mixture is too thick.  Fold in Sprinkles.  Heat a Griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat.  Pour mixture by 1/4 cupful onto the warm griddle and cook till first side is brown and the top is all bubbly.  Cook other side until it is nice and brown.

I topped mine with Butter, Syrup, and a little sugar but the actual recipe was with a glaze.  To make the Glaze take 1 C Powdered Sugar, 1/2 TBSP Milk, 1/2 tsp Vanilla, and Sprinkles.  Mix the glaze together and go from there.

Protein Pancakes Recipe

As you may have noticed I really enjoy pancakes.  I love them and would probably make them every day if they were a health food.  In the past I have tried a couple of protein pancake recipes and thought they were awful.  But I haven't totally given up on the idea of protein pancakes.  The other ones I've tried had lots of eggs in them and tasted mostly of egg.  I knew there had to be a tasty protein pancake recipe out there.  I found this one and must say that it was surprisingly good.  Next time I'll add the blueberries like suggested because that sounds really good to me.  Also next time I will use egg whites to see if it works as well to cut down on the calories.

You will need a Blender, Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Oats, Maple Extract (or Vanilla extract), Sugar, and Baking Powder.

Add the Oats into the blender and blend it up for a bit.

You want to get it to a powder and I chose to keep a bit of texture to it.

Add the Eggs and Cottage Cheese.

Then add in the Sugar, Baking Powder, and Maple Extract.

Blend it all together until it's fully incorporated.

The mix is a bit on the runny side.

Heat up your trusty round griddle and pour about 1/4 C of the mix per pancake.

It will bubble up just like regular pancakes even though you think it will be too runny to work.

Flip it and you will see that it comes out just lovely.

I topped mine with a little lite Syrup and Butter.  Enjoy!

Protein Pancakes Recipe
Source:  Truly Jess

1/2 C Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt
1/2 C Oats
2 Eggs
1 tsp Maple Extract (or Vanilla Extract)
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
1 1/2 tsp Sugar
*Optional Blueberries

Put the oats in the blender and blend up into a coarse powder.  Then add all other ingredients and blend until combined.  Heat a skillet over medium heat and pour the batter (which will be runny) by 1/4 C onto the warm skillet and cook until bubbles form on the top.  flip and cook another couple minutes until it is fully cooked and not gooey.  Enjoy!

Approximately 5 Pancakes (per pancake)

87 Calories
8 Carbs
3 Fat
7 protein

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Pumpkin!!  I love pumpkin in both sweet and savory dishes.  If I see a recipe with Pumpkin in it chances are I'll give it a try.  A long time ago I read something that suggested putting plain Pumpkin Puree in pancakes to up the nutritional content.  I was so curious that I decided to give it a try.  It gives the pancakes a Pumpkiny flavor that I really like.  I don't add any sugar or spices to it so it's a very natural Pumpkin flavor.  You could add pie like flavors if you want to but I like them just plain and simple.  I suggest you give it a try using your favorite pancake mix.

You will need Bisquick (or pancake mix of your choice..or make your own), Eggs, Pumpkin Puree, and Milk.

Put your Bisquick, Milk, and Eggs into a medium sized bowl.

Add in the lovely orange Pumpkin Puree. 

Mix it all together but try not to over mix.

Warm up your favorite griddle over medium heat.

Measure out 1/4 cup of the batter per pancake and let them cook a couple minutes.

These don't bubble up the same as regular pancakes so I watch for the bottom to look like it's starting to cook and a few bubbles to form on the top.

When you flip they should be a lovely brown color.

I stack them up as I cook and serve as I go.

I like to top them with a bit of butter and a sprinkling of Sugar.

Oh boy!  These are also great with maple syrup and Cinnamon/Sugar.

My littlest enjoying her pancakes.

My biggest getting her Pancake breakfast on.

Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe (made with Bisquick)

2 C Bisquick
1 C 1 % Milk
2 Eggs
1 C Pumpkin Puree

Pre-heat a griddle over medium heat.  In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix together until just combined.  Try not to over mix.  Measure 1/4 Cup of batter and place on hot griddle.  Allow to cook 3 or so minutes per side or until they are cooked through.  The pancakes will have a nice browned color.

Serve with Almost anything you like.  I prefer them with a little Butter and a sprinkling of Sugar.

Enjoy!

Per Pancake

64 Calories
9 Carbs
2 Fat
2 Protein