I love creative breakfasts and snacks. Here are some fun ideas.

1. Make some of these cakes smaller to carry in your tote and feed hungry children. These cakes are great to eat on the run because they don’t crumble. It’s a bonus that they aren’t sticky. They taste like oatmeal cookies but are full of fibre and protein.

2. Create an apple pie pancake for breakfast. Thaw a frozen pancake for about 40 seconds in your microwave oven. Top the almost-warmed pancake with grated cheese. Melt in the microwave for another 30 seconds. Top the melted cheese with applesauce and cinnamon. Voila – apple pie pancake! Exciting!

3. Try making a pancake sandwich for your packed lunch. Spread pancakes with your favourite preserves while they are still frozen. This keeps everything chilled for the entire morning. Apricot marmalade is particularly delicious between these pancakes, or you can spread a little peanut butter and honey. I love a slice of cheddar or mozzarella between the pancakes. Use your imagination. Maybe a little flavoured cream cheese would be good.

4. You can make wonderful pancake faces by cooking the eyes and mouth for a minute before pouring more batter over top. This batter gets very thick. The features will always surprise you.

My oldest grandson first made these with me in August of 2010. I adapted the recipe from a Martha Stewart magazine; made this way, everyone in my family can eat them.