Oatmeal Pancakes with Huckleberry Compote!

Well I finally found the pictures that I took when I made these yummy pancakes!(and they are pretty healthy too!!) Sorry for the lack of post. But I have a couple that I will put up today!

Pancakes:
1 cup Flour(can use white or whole wheat)
1/2 cup Wheat Germ
1/2 cup Rolled Oats (not instant)
1 TBLSP. Baking Powder
1 TBLSP Cinnamon
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp Allspice
1/4 cup White or Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
2 cups Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1/3 cup Oil (I use half oil and half applesauce, or you can use all applesauce)

Sift all dry (except oats) into a large bowl.


In a smaller bowl whisk the eggs, milk and oil(applesauce) until well beaten. Add the oats and let sit about 10 minutes to soften.


Meanwhile, make the compote!
2 cups fresh or frozen Huckleberries(or any other berries)
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 TBLSP Cornstarch
1/2-1 tsp Lemon or Orange Zest

Add all ingredients to a saucepan and cook on med-low, stirring frequently until thick.


Now pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just blended.




Heat a small skillet on medium/medium-high with a little butter. Pour enough batter(bout 1/2-1 cup) into the pan to cover the bottom.


You know it's time to flip it when it gets bubbles on top!


Use a spatula to slowly loosen the edges. And with a flick of the wrist, turn it around(Takes a lot of practice!)
Stack on a plate and keep warm in the oven until all pancakes are made.
Top with the lovely huckleberry compote and add a pretty flower.



Eat and enjoy!

Awesome Oatmeal!

Today is my day off, and it's rainy and gray out. It's the perfect weather for oatmeal!
Oatmeal doesn't have to be mushy and sticky and gross! I add lots of treats to my oatmeal that are healthy and delicious! Here's how!

1/2 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1-2 Tblsp. Brown Sugar
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Cup Raisins(or any dried fruit)
1/8-1/4 Cup Nuts(I used walnuts, pecans are awesome and so are Almonds!)
1/2 of a Banana(or apple, or pear!)

In a small sauce pan add everything except the oats. Heat on Low-Med until almost boiling.
Make sure to stir often so it doesn't burn and curdle, YUCK!


Add the oats and cook and stir frequently for about 8-10 minutes.


Put into a bowl and top with a bit of brown sugar and milk.


Eat and enjoy!