Ever notice how kids love breakfast foods but usually make a fuss at dinner time? Instead of taking on that battle every night why not let them have something they love for dinner. Tonight I experimented with a variation of the basic store bought pancake mix and it turned out to be a win win for all so I thought I'd share it with you.
As some of my friends and family know I'm really into adding puréed fruits and veggies into our everyday meals to try and pack as many nutritional benefits into the meager food items my son will eat. Tonight I added sweet potato purée into the store bought pancake mix. My favorite is Bisquick Heart Healthy. I modified the directions on the box by only using 1 cup of mix, 1 egg white, and 1/4 cup of milk. To make it a bit more dinner like I then added 4 tbsp of the purée, 1 tsp of crushed garlic, 1 tsp of grated Ginger, and then I grated about a 1/4 of a yellow onion into the mix. After whisking it all up I cooked them just like regular pancakes. When spreading the batter onto your griddle it's best to make them a bit thin and as they will take a bit longer to firm up due to the purée. If your or your kids have a sensitive pallet you might want to add less of the stronger ingredients: garlic, Ginger, and onion or just omit what you think you or your kids won't eat. Top the pancakes with a good maple syrup, honey, chopped mango, or any of your favorite preserves for a sweet and savory taste. To keep with the dinner feel you could just top them with sour cream and chives.
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