"Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start..."

So I shall post about what we eat at the beginning of the day, BREAKFAST.

We have this every day and never grow tired of it even in the summer. Love it! I make a double batch of this for Brian and me and serve with almond milk.

Banana Berry Oatmeal

1 cup of water

1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed

A dash of cinnamon

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 banana, sliced

Boil water, add oats, flaxseed and cinnamon. Once cooked, add blueberries and banana. 

Clara likes to make pancakes. Her favorite are the Sweet Potato Pancakes. We make a full batch and freeze the leftovers to be microwaved on future mornings.

Quick Mix

(equivalent to Bisquick)

5 cups flour

3 ½ cups whole wheat flour (I do half whole wheat and half white flour)

1 tsp. baking soda

1 Tbs. baking powder

1 ½ cups instant nonfat dry milk

1 Tbs. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

Mix together ingredients.

Put in airtight container. Label.

Store in a cool, dry place and

use within 10 to 12 weeks.

Pancakes

2 cups Quick Mix

2 cup water

2 eggs

Applesauce Pancakes

2 cups Quick Mix

1 cup sweetened applesauce

1 cup water

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 eggs

Sweet Potato Pancakes

2 cups Quick Mix

2 cups water

1 cup mashed cooked dark-orange sweet potatoes

2 large eggs

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon brown sugar

Waffles

2 cups Quick Mix

1 1/3 cups water

1 egg

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Spicy Pumpkin Pancakes

2 1/3 cups Quick Mix

1/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

2 1/2 cups water

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

2 eggs