Deceptively Delicious

I know "some little person"  who really dislikes vegetables. While I hate to seem like the bad mom by forcing him to eat his carrots, ya can't help but to  feel so guilty for hiding them in his food. Thanks for adding to my moral dilemma Jessica Seinfeld.

While at Staples, we stumbled upon this little gem that has helped us keep Mr. Persnickety healthy (or somewhat close to it) without having to deal with his whining and complaining.

Here's one of my favorite recipes from the book:

Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet potato puree both sweetens and boosts the nutrition of this simple, quick breakfast
Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sweet potato puree
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (optional)
• 1 cup pancake mix
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
• Pure maple syrup , for serving

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the water, sweet potato puree, and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, if using. Add the pancake mix and stir just to combine—the batter should be lumpy.

Coat a griddle or large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil, and spoon the batter onto the griddle or pan, using 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.

Cook until bubbles form on top of the pancakes and the batter is set, 2 to 3 minutes. Then use a spatula to flip the pancakes and cook them until golden brown on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.