So, I shared this idea on Instagram and people loved it. Which made me think I should share a little more in-depth post on it here on the blog. But I have to apologize in advance because you know I am the Queen of Non-Pinterest Pictures.
In fact, I posted the above photo on Instagram earlier this week and said: "I have no idea how people get those amazing magazine-worthy food prep photos. I can ooh and ahh over them, but let's be honest: when I cook, it looks more like the cupboards threw up." #reallife
So, all that aside, the tip was this: I make up pancake batter the night before and stick it in the fridge. Then, in the morning, we can have fresh-made pancakes with almost zero work.
It's so simple, but it's one little trick I keep up my sleeve and have used over and over again.
You can also make up a huge batch of batter and then use it multiple times throughout the week.
This is the Pancake Batter recipe I always use - from my very favorite and well-loved cookbook, the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook that my mom got me as a wedding present.
I just mix up the batter and stick it in the fridge. Then, in the morning, I will sometimes add a little extra milk, stir, and cook on a griddle.
This week, I had a little helper for the actual making of the pancakes… and he decided to add some yummy chocolate chips to the batter. He's a child after my own heart. 
By the way, if you can tell by his face, Silas is very meticulous about getting the pancakes "just right". And I'm all about working myself out of a job… Even if the training process requires cleaning up lots of spilled pancake batter (see floor for evidence).
Breakfast is served… and it only took me a few minutes of prep work the night before. Well, and cleaning up pancake batter off the floor after the pancakes were made. 
What are YOUR favorite quick and easy breakfast ideas? I'd love to hear!
