December 13, 2016 | By Jami

Gift in a Jar: Cinnamon Oat Pancake-Waffle Mix

Give an easy gift in a jar of cinnamon oat pancake-waffle mix with syrup (homemade or not) - but plan to make a batch for yourself because these pancakes are amazing! Check out more great gift ideas on the homemade gifts page.

Mason jar gift-cinnamon oat pancake-waffle mix.

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Oh friends, I'm so excited to gift to you this recipe for Cinnamon Oat Pancake -Waffle Mix. Who knew a humble pancake mix could inspire this much love?

Seriously, this easy recipe took me by surprise when I made it a few years ago to give as our family-themed handmade gift - because it was AWESOME.

It's kinda nutty from the oats (not sure how else to explain it…), with the refreshing cinnamon flavor and totally different from the run-of-the-mill buttermilk pancakes. I know you guys will love this!

Cinnamon Oat Pancake-Waffle Mix gift-in-a-jar makes a great present.

It looks great layered in a quart sized mason jar with a simple label tied to it and it does make a great gift, especially when paired with syrup and a fun whisk. The syrup can be homemade (like this easy recipe) or store-bought, depending on the amount of time you have.

But here's what we discovered: you're going to want to make a batch for your own family, too. Probably a couple of batches.

Cinnamon Oat Pancake-Waffle Mix gift-in-a-jar with homemade syrup.

And when you do give this pancake-waffle mix as a gift, you'll definitely want to be ready with the full recipe (not just the mixing instructions included in the gift) because whoever you give it to is going to be asking for it - trust me on this.

To make it easy on you, I'm providing not only the jar-in-a-gift directions, along with a printable label with instructions for using the gift that you can download, print onto cardstock and tie to your jar with jute twin or a ribbon, I'm also writing up the full recipe that you can print off. Enjoy!

How to make a Cinnamon Oat Pancake-Waffle Mix gift with Free Printable Label

(You'll find a full recipe for yourself, too, by clicking the arrow at the bottom to go to the printable labels and printable recipe - which you will want to do!)

Ingredients needed: (Affiliate links included below for your convenience.)

whole wheat pastry flour OR unbleached
whole wheat flour or spelt flour
baking powder, soda & salt
choice of: regular sugar, evaporated cane juice, coconut sugar, maple sugar
cinnamon(good price compared to those little bottles!)
dry buttermilk powder
whole oats
quart mason jar(s) with lids
optional: storage lid(s) if reusing old quart jars

Order of the layers to fill each quart jar, pressing each layer with the back of a spoon to level (note: flour is listed in two places since it helps create the pretty layers):

Layer 1:

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or unbleached)
2 - 1/2 teaspoons baking power
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar (white, raw, coconut, brown - even maple sugar is wonderful)

Layer 2:

1 tablespoon cinnamon (sprinkle around the edges of the jar so it shows)
1 cup whole wheat flour (regular) or spelt

Layer 3:

1/2 cup dry buttermilk

Layer 4:

2 cups oats (process briefly in a food processor to make some of the oats "quick" while leaving some whole)

After layering the dry ingredients, seal the jar and attach a label with instructions.

Click the image or link below to download free printable instructions to attach to your jars:

Cinnamon Oat Pancake & Waffle Mix Printable Labels

Cinnamon-Oat Pancake-Waffle Mix Mason Jar Labels

Make a dry mix to keep in your pantry and make some of these amazing pancakes for your family:

Cinnamon-Oat Pancake and Waffle Mix gift-in-a-jar with homemade syrup.

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Gift in a Jar: Cinnamon-Oat Pancake & Waffle Mix

Give an easy gift in a jar of cinnamon oat pancake-waffle mix – but plan to make a batch for yourself because these pancakes are amazing!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Yield: pancakes

Author: Jami Boys

Ingredients

Dry ingredients for mix:

2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, whole wheat white flour, or spelt (divided if layering)
2½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar, white, raw, coconut, brown, maple
1 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup dry buttermilk
2 cup oats, process briefly in a food processor to make some of the oats "quick" while leaving some whole

To Make Pancakes or Waffles (6 pancakes; 2-3 waffles):

1 cup pancake/waffle mix
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter melted
3/4 to 1 cup water Use 3/4 cup for waffles, 1 cup for pancakes

Instructions

To make mix:

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
OR layer as described in article in a quart jar: Layer 1: 1 cup flour + next 4 ingredients; Layer 2: cinnamon and then 1 cup flour; Layer 3: dry buttermilk; Layer 4: oats.
Store in an airtight container on a pantry shelf for up to 3 months.

Make pancakes or waffles:

Place 1 cup of the mix into a medium sized bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the egg, butter, and water together, beating until slightly frothy.
Stir into dry mix, just until combined. Add more water for pancakes as needed for desired consistency. Let sit 1-2 minutes.
Prepare griddle or waffle iron. Use 1/4-1/3 cup batter for each pancake and cook until browned and bubbles appear in the centers. For waffles, use amount needed for the waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's directions.

Notes

The full mix makes about 4 cups and each 1 cup batch makes about 6 four-inch pancakes or 4 five-inch waffles.

Nutrition

Did you make this recipe?Mention @anoregoncottage or tag #anoregoncottage!

Gift in a jar-Cinnamon-Oat Pancake Mix pin image

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This recipe has been updated - it was originally published in November of 2012.

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About Jami

Since 2009 Jami Boys has been helping readers live a simple homemade life through whole food recipes, doable gardening, and easy DIY projects on An Oregon Cottage. From baking bread, to creating a floor from paper, to growing and preserving food, Jami shares the easiest ways to get things done. She's been featured in Cottages and Bungalows, Old House Journal, and First for Women magazines as well as numerous sites like Good Housekeeping, Huffington Post, and Apartment Therapy.