This is Part 2 in our September series with Smarty Cooking School about Speedy School Day Breakfast Ideas. This is my effort to help parents speed up their morning routine, with delicious and healthy options, so they can slow down once they get out the door. One rushing driver cost the family of Charlotte City Council Tariq Bohkari a harrowing accident on the morning of their son’s first day of kindergarten. Thankfully they escaped without serious injuries. Read about that, the reasoning behind the series, and the first two School Day Breakfast ideas.
Meanwhile, for this week’s Breakfast Idea No. 3, check out waffle tacos!
Waffle or Pancake Tacos Directions
Defrost and lightly toast some leftover weekend waffles or pancakes or a store bought whole grain variety you enjoy. Then, slather on some nut butter, along with sliced up ‘nana or berries. Top with a 2nd waffle or pancake. Slice into two triangles, one for each child or both for a hungry kiddo. Pair with a glass of milk or some yogurt. This also works equally well on a nice piece of whole grain toast.
Recipe for DIY Waffle and Pancake Mix
Yield: 10 ½ cups mix
Ingredients
5 cups all purpose flour
4 cups whole wheat flour
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
Directions
Combine ingredients. Store in pantry.
To make waffles: In mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of mix with 2 ¾ cups milk, ¼ cup canola oil, and 2 eggs. Cook waffles in waffle maker. Yield: approximately 12-14 waffles
To make pancakes: In mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of mix with 1 ¾ cups milk, and 1 egg. Spray pan with canola oil and cook in batches. Yield: approximately 8-10 pancakes
Note: These freeze well. Thaw on defrost in microwave in 30 second bursts. Toast on low setting if desired to crisp back up.
