Breakfast

Flapjacks in a Sack Mix

A homemade oat pancake mix makes four bags with oats, whole wheat flour and brown sugar, ready for eggs, oil and water on pancake day.

Flapjacks in a Sack Mix

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A big batch of oat and whole wheat pancake mix, divided into four 2-cup bags. Each bag needs only eggs, oil and water to make about 12 pancakes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings12 pancakes
Calories307

Ingredients
  

Dry mix (full batch)
  • 4 cups quick oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup powdered milk
  • 3 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Per bag of mix
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • zip-top bags
  • mason jars

Directions
 

  1. Stir all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl until they are evenly mixed and no brown sugar lumps remain.
  2. Scoop 2 cups into each of four bags, jars, or vacuum-seal pouches, then seal and label them.
  3. To make pancakes, whisk together the eggs, oil, one bag of mix, and water until just blended.
  4. Leave the batter to rest for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup onto a hot, lightly oiled griddle.
  6. Once bubbles appear on the surface, flip the pancake one time and cook until golden brown.

Notes

Dry mix: airtight up to 3 months, or up to 6 months vacuum-sealed. Cooked pancakes: refrigerate 3 to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Contains powdered milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 78g | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 6 servings from 1/4 of the mix with 2 eggs, beaten, 1/3 cup oil; quick oats counted as rolled oats, powdered milk counted as nonfat dry milk, oil counted as vegetable oil. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.