Mickey Mouse Wheat Pancakes

I have a two year old daughter and the only way I can make her eat healthy is to make it fun and interesting. When we were at Disneyland this last time I decided to get a pancake mold in the shape of Mickey Mouse. My sister-in-law later informed me that the mold doesn't work very well but I was determined to try it out anyways and after using it a little bit I have been able to get it seasoned enough so that the pancakes don't stick to the sides. I do make them every other day so that I could get it seasoned enough. The mold works perfectly to get my daughter to eat these healthy pancakes.

This was a recipe handed down from my Grandma. The recipe is to make your own pancake mix and then when you want pancakes you just use 2 cups of it. Just like having a store bought pancake mix except you know what is in it.

Here is the mix recipe:

6 cups whole wheat flour

3 cups white flour

1/2 cup powdered milk

1 TBSP salt

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup baking powder

You just mix this all together thoroughly and it make about 10 cups of mix. I usually double mine so that we always have plenty on hand. My husband likes to make these before he goes to work because they last longer through the day then a normal bowl of cereal.

Pancake recipe:

2 cups wheat pancake mix

1 egg

1 1/2 cups water (I sometimes use a little bit more because it pours better into the mold)

Mix these ingredient and pour onto a heated griddle. Bake on one side until you see the air bubbles and then flip.

I usually don't use 2 cups if I am just making pancakes for myself, my husband and my daughter. I usually just do 1 cup of mix, still put the whole egg in and then half of the water. It works out perfectly for us and there is usually just the right amount of pancakes.

I also really love this recipe because you have most of the ingredients in your food storage so if you are struggling one month and you don't want to have to eat cereal you can make this mix and have warm breakfasts. Kind of a treat!