You asked. I told.
Here is the thing about Recipes de LOLZ. They are 15 minutes (at most). They are easy (I can’t cook or follow directions) and they are feasible to make every single morning (if the spirit moves you). The comment I get most when posting a recipe is “Man I wish I had time to make pancakes every morning”.
Considering they take all of 10 minutes at the very most…I don’t see why not. But anyways that is just me. I don’t always use an easy flour mixture (it just ends up being cheaper). I also have boxed pancake mixes I used and that I grew up with. I also feel like there is this weird thought process that no one makes things from boxes and it’s all from scratch. On my blog you can be rest assured that is a oh hell no. The cookies I make are the break apart ones found in the freezer aisle If I were to make a cake or muffins it would be a Betty Crocker, add oil and milk recipe. I don’t make many things from scratch (just clearing the air there).
I tend to like mixes that you just have to add water. If you are looking for a somewhat more healthy version of pancakes, both of these have a higher percentage of protein and fiber (and obviously some carbohydrates too). My recommendations for ANY boxed mix is to add a bit of sweetener but we all know I have a somewhat big sweet tooth.
The first that we have used in my house (read: my mom used to make these when we were kids) is the Fiber one pancake mix. It has the taste of buttermilk (not grainy or dry) pancakes. All you have to do is add water and cook on a griddle (or waffle maker).
The second I use (and it’s a bit harder to find) is called Kodiak Cakes (I believe now it’s available at target). This mix is also a just add water mix but it a little more grainy and has more of the taste of wheat (which I kind of like a hearty pancake
Finally, either of these mixes can be subbed into my pancake recipes here so if you are not a from scratch person then go with this. You can add other things (and we have) such as pumpkin, chocolate chips, blueberries…whatever but if you are a beginner pancake maker…these are the mixes for you.
Here are just some examples incase you don’t believe me:
made from fiber one mix
Cherry…also made from fiber one…
Blueberry made from Kodiak Cakes
*Also, I was not payed or compensated for this. I like pancakes and I like to guide you to the easiest possible ways to make them by sharing my personal favorites.
Question for you:
Do you have a favorite boxed pancake mix?
How much time do you spend on breakfast daily?
Mmmm…cherry pancakes? I love anything cherry! I spend a bit more time on breakfast during the weekend. 99% of the time I am running late in the morning during the week and need something quick before work. I barely had time to eat this morning and so I’m currently eating at my desk. Haha.
I use boxed mixes most of the time but after all of your easy looking pancake recipe posts, I’m actually going to try making them from scratch. Boxes seem like they’re so much easier but they’re really not if you think about it. Although my breakfast usually consists of popping a couple frozen waffles into the toaster oven, so anything takes more time than that haha
Kodiak Cakes are my go to when I am out of buckwheat. Not to mention it is 100 times easier to just have the company make a mix that is ready to use. Bruce has a good ready to cook Sweet Potato Pancake mix. Tasty
I love that you are keeping-it-real and saying that you use a box mix. I often make a triple batch of pancakes (or waffles or French toast) then freeze the leftovers. I then can pop a couple in the toaster for a super quick breakfast for my kids. Think: ego waffles, but “homemade”
I’d be blatantly lying straight through my teeth if I even tried to kid you that I didn’t like pancakes
Yum! I don’t tend to use boxed mixes but keep it super simple with flour + eggs + baking soda + any spices… But I’ve wanted to try Kodiak Cakes for a long while, can’t find them anywhere! Yeah yeah, I know I can order them online.
It’s at Target
The Target near us had them a while back but haven’t restocked… I’ll have to talk to someone about that!
I LOVE pancakes…and breakfast in general. I pretty much always make oatmeal with fruit and peanut butter…microwaved when I’m at school. Takes me a total of five minutes flat – perfect when I’m in a time crunch! Pancakes are great for weekends
I”m a big fan of Bisquick Hearty Smart mix!! So good =)
I used to love Fiber One mix. I haven’t bought a mix in quite some time (no time or room to make pancakes last year in a dorm) but I also really liked Quakers mix. You are a genius in the pancake department, I wouldn’t have considered putting cherries in my pancakes but I will now
chocolate and cherries is one of my favorite combinations!
krusteze pancakes are my fav! especially with chocolate chips and/or strawberries. Probably not the healthiest, I know, but they’re so good!
What’s healthy LOL? If they are good they are healthy for your soul.
Amen, all the way!!
I usually make pancakes from scratch because I was skeptical of boxed mixes but ill give thme a try now
My Mom bought me a giant bag of just-add-water pancake mix to entice me to make pancakes/waffles more often. Have to say, it tastes better as waffles (they fluff pretty oddly as pancakes and are better when crispy from the belgian pan), but I’ve been absolutely LOVING how quick they are. They’re my go-to for a post run lunch on the weekends and the occasional afternoon snack.
I’m pretty much THE worst cook ever (can’t do anything that requires more than three ingredients without messing something up), so the mix is definitely a staple.
And after reading the post and comments, glad I’m not the only one.
FINALLY a blogger who makes REAL pancakes and not protein pancakes. I swear…if I have to see one more picture of a protein pancake…!!
YES! Ain’t nobody got time for that fancy stuff.