Mix It Up: Fresh Wild-Berry Pancakes

While my family was visiting us the other day, we wanted to make a special breakfast.  My oldest daughter went out and picked fresh blackberries and raspberries, since they grow right around our house. 
We used pancake mix and made pancakes as usual.  We added a few berries to the top of the batter as it was cooking, then flipped them.  We just wanted to make it a little more special, and still keep it simple. 
Trying recipes that are already your favorites and adding just a little flair can really make them more special. 
Add ins to pancake mix or waffle mix:

• Sprinkles
  
• Chocolate chips
  
• Mini marshmallows
  
• Frozen berries
  
• Chopped nuts
  
• M&M minis
  
• Chopped Apples mixed in Cinnamon Sugar
  
• Crushed Toffee Bits
  
• Chopped Candy bars
  
• Shredded Coconut
  
• Banana chunks or mashed
  
• Pumpkin Puree
  
• Instant Coffee
  
• Crispy Bacon
  
• Fresh or frozen berries
  
• Poppy Seeds and Lemon Zest
  
• Uncooked Oatmeal
  
• Fiber One cereal that has been powdered in a blender.

Toppings for pancakes or waffles:

• Frozen berries cooked down with sugar, honey or maple syrup added to them then blended to a sauce.  If seedy, strain then mix with a tsp. of corn starch for thickening. 
  
• Whipped Cream
  
• Apple Butter
  
• Brown Sugar and butter
  
• Fresh Fruits
  
• Honey
  
• Maple Syrup
  
• Chocolate, Caramel, Marshmallow, or Strawberry syrup.
  
• Yogurt
  
• Sweet Cream Spread

Most importantly mix things up and have fun with it.  Giving kids variety and choices are excellent ways to get them to eat.  Let me know what you think.  Enjoy your family and make a fun memory.