Freezing Pancakes

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Going back to school is always a hard time for me. I do enjoy the quiet and not running around everywhere. But, the getting up early is so hard to get used to again. We get up at 6 o’clock on some days and 4:50 on swim practice days. I don’t always feel like cooking breakfast at 4:50, so I love having foods that we can heat up in the microwave.

Frozen pancakes are a fantastic easy meal that my son loves. He loves to eat them with some vegetarian sausage and a glass of milk. We don’t usually buy frozen pancakes, I just freeze my own. Freezing pancakes are so easy to do whether you make up a special batch just to freeze or freeze some leftover from breakfast.

You can make your pancakes using your favorite recipe. I use the recipe below for my pancake mix. I like to make up mini pancakes so they are easy to dip in syrup. Mini pancakes are a favorite of my kiddo and they are less messy to eat if you have little ones. They are easy to make using a squeeze bottle. You can grab one here for cheap on amazon.

When the pancakes are done, lay them on a tray and place them in the freezer. By freezing them first you keep them from sticking together.

Once they are completely frozen you can place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. I recommend labeling the bag with the date and item.

Whenever you need a quick breakfast just pull out a few and microwave them. I usually do around 8-10 minis for about 30 seconds. They are good for about 6 months after freezing.

I have found that I can save money by making my own pancakes, plus they aren’t filled with all the weird ingredients that some frozen pancakes have in them. I love having a quick warm breakfast to feed my son. You can use any pancake recipe, but here is my very favorite recipe. They are so moist!

Need some more ideas on foods you can freeze? Follow me on my freezer meals board on Pinterest. You can also check out My FreezeEasy. They teach you to make 10 freezer meals in under 1 hour! Plus, you get new recipes to try every month. They even offer gluten free. Just head over here to check them out. What are your favorite foods to freeze?

Freezing Pancakes

1 cup, sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
2 tbsp. melted butter
2 tsp. cooking spray or vegetable oil
¾ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1 beaten egg

Add all the dry ingredients such as flour, baking powder, sugar and salt to a mixing bowl. Then add in the egg, melted butter, and milk. Mix well. Heat a pan, a skillet or griddle and spray with margarine or vegetable oil.
Pour or squirt the mixture onto the griddle. Cook for 1 minute and flip it upside down and cook other side too until both sides are golden-brown.

When the pancakes are done, lay them on a tray and place them in the freezer. By freezing them first you keep them from sticking together.

Once they are completely frozen you can place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Label the bag with the date and item. Whenever you need a quick breakfast just pull out a few and microwave them. I usually do around 8-10 minis for about 30 seconds. They are good for about 6 months after freezing.

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