High Protein Pancakes

Here's a high protein breakfast food that we all loved.  It never ceases to amaze me what extra protein in the morning does for my youngest! 

Yogurt Pancakes

2 c. all purpose flour
2 T. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
2 eggs
2 c. plain yogurt
1/4 c. water
Optional: semisweet chocolate chips, dried cranberries, sliced ripe bananas, coarsely chopped pecans, etc.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.  In another bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt and water.  Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.  Cook on griddle by 1/4 cupfuls.  These freeze well.

Two pancakes contain 9 grams of protein!

oatmeal packets

Oatmeal.  Nothing sticks to your ribs quite like it.  What a great breakfast for kids who otherwise get hungry, um, about 5 minutes after they are done.  These make-ahead packets are healthy and frugal, not to mention yummy!  For each, measure dry ingredients into plastic containers or ziplock bags.  It makes a huge bowl so I will probably halve the recipe next time around.  The varieties are endless, but I can't replicate the tiny eggs hatching into candy dinosaurs that my oldest kids still pine after.  Maybe someday I'll add some sprinkles for a special surprise.

Cherries and Cream Oatmeal  (otherwise known as Eric's Oatmeal)
1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
handful of dried cherries (the original recipe calls for 1/4 c. dried blueberries)
2 t. nonfat milk powder (I used Organic Valley)
1 t. brown sugar
pinch of salt (I leave this out)

Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 t. nonfat milk powder
1 t. brown sugar
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
If desired, you can also add 2 T. chopped pecans.
After cooking, add  maple syrup to taste

To prepare packet:  Use ziplock bags or small plastic containers and add ingredients.  When ready to eat, add 1 1/4 c. boiling water, or 1 c. water and microwave on high for 1 1/2 min.  Stir vigorously for 30 sec.  Packets can be stored in airtight containers for up to 4 weeks.