Oat Blueberry Pancakes

Yields 9-10 small pancakes

• 3/4 cup flour
• 2/3 cup quick oats
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and pricked with a fork (allowing the juices to release and the berry soften, aiding in the cooking the baking to completion

1. Combine milk and vinegar and let sit while you measure the rest of the ingredients.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl.  Stir in wet ingredients until well incorporated
3. Heat electric skillet to 275 degrees
4. Pour in batter and add blueberries to each pancake (about 7-8 each)
5. Flip over once well-browned, then remove from heat once batter is fully cooked

 

Doctored Carrot Cake

Yields 6 dozen mini muffins

A bit on the sweet side, but gets the job done.  Really liked the addition of chopped apples!

• 1 box carrot cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup applesauce (or 1/2 cup oil)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 apple, finely chopped
• 1/2 crushed pineapple and its juice
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Combine all ingredients and pour into muffin tin.  Bake at 375 degrees until the center of the muffin is no longer sticky and  inserted toothpick comes out clean.