By Catherine McCord
Gingerbread PancakesGingerbread Pancakes
Prep Time:15 minutes, Cook Time: 12 minutes, Total Time: 27 minutes,

  • Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

  • Preparation
  • 1. Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • 2. In a separate bowl whisk the liquid ingredients.
  • 3. Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture and whisk until just combined.
  • 4. Let the batter stand for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
  • 5. Place 2 tbsp of the mixture in a large, greased sauté pan over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Serve with maple syrup or honey.

Sweet Potato LatkesSweet Potato Latkes (Make 20 Toddler Pancakes)
Prep Time:2 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 15 minutes,

  • Ingredients
  • 1 sweet potato, grated (this came out to be 3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • canola or vegetable oil, for pan searingapple sauce apple sauce
  • Preparation
  • 1. Place the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and throughly combine.
  • 2. Place a large saute pan or griddle over medium heat.
  • 3. Heat 3-4 Tbsp of oil, or enough to coat the bottom of the pan, in the saute pan for 30 seconds.
  • 4. Add a heaping tablespoon of the sweet potato mixture to the pan. Pat down the mixture with the back of a fork and form into a thin, circular patty (you don’t want them to be thick or they won’t cook through).
  • 5. Cook for 5 minutes or until they begin to turn golden. Flip them over.
  • 6. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes or until the bottom is golden.
  • 7. Place the patties on a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining sweet potato mixture.
  • 8. Cool patties and serve.

*Allow to cool, then place in ziploc bag, label and freeze. When ready, pop them into a oven at 300 for 10 minutes or until warmed through or defrost in fridge for 24 hours then heat in a dry pan.

Whole Wheat Bagel Wreath PizzaWhole Wheat Bagel Wreath Pizza (Serves 4)
Prep Time:2 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 12 minutes,

  • Ingredients
  • 4 whole wheat bagels, cut in half
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup broccoli, peas and/or green beans, steamed
  • 1 12 oz jar roast red bell peppers
  • Preparation
  • 1. Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • 2. Spread 1 tbsp of sauce on each slice of bagel.
  • 3. Top each bagel with 2 tbsp of cheese, then arrange vegetables on top to resemble a wreath.
  • 4. Cut bell peppers into thin strips to make the ribbon for each wreath.
  • 5. Place wreaths on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • 6. Serve.