Whole Grain Bacon Cheddar Pancakes

Today has been a complete blur. Miss Ava had a before school play date (she goes to school in the afternoon) so we were up bright and early waiting for her friend to arrive, the kids were on a complete high all day from the out of schedule excitement. It made the day go by fast but I had no time to think what I was going to make for dinner. Am I the only one who goes food shopping and then gets stumped what to make!? how does that happen?? On the way to dropping the girls off at school I asked the kids what they wanted for dinner and little man and Ava both screamed "pancakes and bacon!" talk about a weird brain wave.

It was simple and it was something I could make fast before Ava had to head out for ballet tonight so I didn't argue. Breakfast for dinner is the best! While i was frying the bacon I got a little inspiration and decided to go with it. After frying up the bacon I let it rest in the oven to stay warm while I whipped up my standard pancakes. Start by whisking the following...

1/2 c. All Purpose Flour

1/2 c Whole Wheat Flour

1 tbsp. Sugar

2 tea. Baking Soda

pinch of salt

Next, combine 2 tbsp. melted butter, 1 beaten egg and 3/4 c. fat free milk. Add wet to dry and stir to combine, leave lumps! you want fluffy pancakes not bricks : )

At this point I have my skillet preheating and I add the batter back to my measuring cup for easy pouring. I made the kids pancakes first and added cinnamon to theirs. I normally add the spices to the batter but for my pancakes I was going a different route tonight.

As much as I love having breakfast for dinner I still have a hard time eating something sweet at night for a meal. I know I'm an odd person but I like my lunch and dinners to be savory, so shoot me! I don't know why it hit me but I'm glad this combo did. I spotted a bag of 2% shredded cheddar cheese and instantly thought man that would be good IN the pancakes! I folded in 4 slices of the crumbled crispy bacon ( btw I use Applegate farms Natural Bacon) and added 1/4 c. of cheese to the rest of the batter 

Spoon the batter in the skillet, these babies are thick! It is a meal in cake after all 

When the bubbles start to break through then flip, it will take a little longer than normal

I topped mine off with pure Maple Syrup, the combo of sweet and savory was good! They are very filling and very satisfying. 

 Not exactly my skinniest meal but I did use REAL ingredients, keeping it real is the first step in keeping it skinny : ) 

Hope you all have a great Friday!!