As I was making our Memorial Day Cookies to bring to a friends, I realized they were a bit more campout cookies and a bit less Memorial Day like.
I decided to make a very special breakfast for the family, because we have a couple very special Veterans on our families and we want the kids to understand that this weekend is more about celebrating sacrifice then celebrating s'mores.
(and I think they would be great for July 4th celebrations too!)

They are regular pancakes mixed with red velvet pancakes with blueberries on top.

(see the rest of the pictures and get recipes after the jump)

 

 

Can't forget the syrup!
 
Recipes:
Regular Pancake
(adapted from allrecipes)
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tsp baking powder
2 egg whites, beaten
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Combine all dry ingredients (that includes sugar) in a large bowl.  In a separate bowl, combine beaten egg whites, milk, oil, and vanilla.  Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour about 1/3 cup onto med. high griddle and lightly brown on both sides.
Red Velvet Pancakes
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 large egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/8 tsp red gel food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cocoa powder) in large bowl and set aside.  In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, sour cream, food coloring, and vanilla.  Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix until just combined.
Pour about 1/3 cup onto med. high griddle and lightly brown on both sides.
I didnt quite realize how much a red velvet pancake is basically just cake, so I just let the kids have one small bite of them.  And, to be honest, I cant really see myself making them again!  I think if I want a red pancake I will just add some red food coloring to the regular pancake batter.

Thank you so much to all the Veterans and those currently serving... and the amazing families supporting them.  You are appreciated!