Saturday Morning Pancakes (Box Mix Remix)

Saturday Morning Pancakes (Box Mix Remix) 

There are few things I love more in life than pancakes, just thinking about them brings a joy and a elation to my heart that I wish the whole world could know. You might think "Who takes pancakes that seriously?" Well I do. More than the fact that they are simply delicious circular bits of  buttery fluffy goodness, having pancakes brings back memories of my mama in the kitchen making breakfast for my siblings and I on a Saturday morning. We would all sit around the table and joke and laugh and poke fun of each other and eat, which to me is the best possible way to enjoy a meal. The meal  I'm including below is less of a recipe and more of a serving suggestion since I prepare my pancakes with a box mix usually for no other reason than the fact that I  have found a box mix that I genuinely enjoy. Hungry Jack's pancake mix, the version that's complete in box, where you only have to add water is in my humble opinion the very best box mix the grocery store's aisle have to offer. So without further adieu, I'll stop my yammering and get to the food.

Saturday Morning Pancakes (Box Mix Remix) 

Total Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients 

1. Hungry Jack Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix
2. 1 Teaspoon of cinnamon 
3. 1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
4. Brown Sugar (for topping) 
5. Fresh blueberries, rinsed clean
6. Fresh strawberries, rinsed clean, hulled and sliced
7. Non- stick cooking spray 



Blueberry Pancakes

1.       Mix strawberries, and blueberries in bowl and sprinkle with brown sugar, add a splash of orange juice to mixture. The acid from the juice and the sugars helps to break down the fruit and draw out the juices, which then becomes a topping for your pancakes. Sit this mixture aside until you are ready to plate. (*Tip* If I know I plan to make pancakes the next morning then I will usually do this step the night before, the key to macerating fruit is to give it time 15 minutes would be good start )
  

Here is a video of how to macerate the fruit, just to give you a better idea of what I mean: 

(Disclaimer* this video is the property of its lawful owner, and included here only for informational purposes.)

2.      Prepare pancake mix according to package directions; add the teaspoon of vanilla and teaspoon of vanilla to bowl. Stir until large lumps disappear. Add couple handfuls of the fresh blueberries. Heat skillet over medium-high heat or electric griddle to 375°F. Spray cooking surface with no-stick cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto hot pan or griddle. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side or until light golden brown. Serve immediately.

3.      When plating my pancakes I like to fan them out rather than stack then, my reasoning behind this is that I believe it allows for better distribution of syrup and toppings and it allows for better presentation ( it’s all about the presentation)

*Note* usually when I have pancakes I might have them with turkey bacon or eggs, I didn't include instructions here because I think those things are simple enough to prepare. 


Here is another picture of the finished product:

During the week there isn't usually time for a big breakfast like this but a Saturday or Sunday is the perfect time to slow it down and put the extra effort forth to prepare this meal. What are your favorite Saturday morning breakfast options? Do you go out or eat in? Do you start your day early or roll out out bed in time for brunch and mimosas? Comment below.

xx. Toya