I’ve been using quite a bit of spelt lately, instead of wheat. I really like spelt for sweet recipes. It has a naturally sweeter flavor than wheat, so I can get by with adding a little less sugar to many recipes. Whole grain spelt also has a smoother texture than wheat, which means it’s easier to get my son to eat it (definitely a bonus).

My son loves pancakes, but I like to get some whole grains in his diet. This recipe for spelt pancakes does both. Top them with a little maple syrup and they’re yum factor goes up even more.

Cinnamon Spelt Pancake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole spelt flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (I use non aluminum)
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup oil (I use grapeseed oil)
• 1 1/2 cup milk (you can also use rice milk, soy milk, nut milk, or plain water)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Combine the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl (flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder), stir until blended.
2. In another bowl beat together the wet ingredients, sugar, eggs, oil, milk and vanilla.
3. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring carefully as you pour, until all the ingredients are mixed together.
4. Preheat an oiled griddle or skillet on medium heat, once the skillet is heated, pour the pancake batter onto the griddle to make 2-3 inch pancakes.
5. Flip the pancakes over when bubbles start to form on the top of the pancake.
6. Once both sides are cooked, remove the pancakes from the griddle and top with a little butter and maple syrup. You can also add another sprinkle of cinnamon to the top. Yum!

I like to double or triple the recipe and make extra to put in the freezer. Then I pop them out on hectic school mornings, warm them up and breakfast is served!

I’m behind on my weekend foodie links! I haven’t posted them in several weeks, it’s time to get caught up, so here are some great food links for your weekend enjoyment:

Breakfast On The Go~ Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
These tasty muffins are easy to make, then pop in the freezer for a quick breakfast or snack.

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Cyndi’s been obsessing over low country recipes lately, and this is one of her current favorites!

Nighttime Noshing: Getting on a New Track
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How to Make Candied Blossoms
Gather up those spring blossoms to decorate your next cake. Eileen at The Artful Crafter tells you how to select, clean and Sugar Edible Blossoms.

The 10 Healthiest Foods you’ve Never Tried
Here’s another interesting food list Jean came across recently. It’s The 10 Healthiest Foods You’ve Never Tried. Catchy. Clever. And too true – for most Americans.

Lily Wedding Inspirations and Ideas
Lilies are beautiful flowers, pull in some of their beauty for a summer party or wedding.

Have a great weekend!