Pancake Recipe: Strawberry Vanilla Pancakes

Start off a summer day with a delicious breakfast of these pancakes. Reduce some of the calories and fat by substituting whole wheat flour, egg beaters, and omit the oil. Make this recipe a little more flavorful with dashes of cinnamon or nutmeg.

Ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Directions:
1.In a medium bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the milk egg, oil, and vanilla and mix until well blended. Stir in the strawberries.
2.Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and coat with butter or cooking spray. Pour batter into desired size of pancakes. Flip with a spatula when bubbles appear in the center. Cook until golden brown on the other side.

Nutritional Information:
Servings per recipe: 4
Amount per serving: 1
Calories: 280
Cholesterol: 58mg
Total Fat: 9.7g

Pancake Recipe: Oatmeal Yogurt Pancakes

This recipe makes about 16 pancakes so you’ll have some leftover for mornings when time is short. These can be easily reheated in the toaster oven. These pancakes are wonderfully complimented with maple or lingon berry syrups. Try adding some blueberries to the batter for a healthy and flavorful recipe addition.

Ingredients:
2 cups old fashioned oats
½ cup all purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups plain nonfat yogurt
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
1. Combine dry ingredients into a large bowl. Whisk the yogurt, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in medium bowl.  Add to dry ingredients; whisk until blended (some small lumps should still remain). Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least two hours.
2. Heat a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Brush skillet with melted butter or spray with oil spray.  Ladle batter into skillet by ¼ cupfuls.  Cook pancakes until bottoms are golden brown and bubbles form on top; about two minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown; about two minutes. Keep warm in oven while making remaining pancakes.

Pancake Recipe: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Here’s another breakfast idea that animal product free for vegans and vegetarians. This recipe is also cholesterol free and low in fat.  This recipe can be heart healthier with the substitution of whole wheat flour. Sweeten things up with the optional ingredients of ¼ cup of brown sugar and/or 2 tablespoons of honey. For all you chocolate lovers:  add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for some decadent double chocolate pancakes.

Ingredients:
¾ cup rolled oats
¾ cup pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup ground flax seeds
¼ cup chocolate chips/ or vegan carob chips
1 ½ cups of soy milk

Directions:
1. Preheat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat.
2. In a medium bowl, mix rolled oats, pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, flax seeds and chocolate/ carob chips. Gradually blend in soy milk.
3. Pour batter about ¼ cup at a time onto the prepared griddle.  Cook 1 to 2 minutes until bubbly. Flip, and continue cooking until lightly browned.


Nutritional Information:
Servings per recipe: 6
Amount per serving: 1
Calories: 144
Cholesterol:  0mg
Total Fat: 4.4g

Pancake Recipe: Golden Penny Pancakes

This recipe can be enjoyed as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner dish or served as an appetizer/ finger food with some salsa. Trying spicing up the recipe with a little bit of cayenne pepper or chili pepper for a little extra kick. Or sweeten things up and add some vanilla extract or serve with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:
¾ cup all purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 egg

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:
1. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cheese. In a separate bowl beat together the egg, milk, and oil. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until combined.

2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:
Servings per recipe: 4

Amount per serving: 1

Calories: 315

Cholesterol: 88mg

Total Fat: 18.8g

Pancake Recipe: Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

This recipe is so delicious and simple to make, you will never used boxed mixed again. Preparation time is only 5 minutes and breakfast is served in twenty minutes. Great recipe for busy Mom’s who still want to provide a homemade, tasty, and nutritious breakfast. Try adding 1 tsp. of vanilla for extra flavor.

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all purpose flour

3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 ¼ cups of milk

1 egg

3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the egg, milk, and melted butter; mix until smooth.

2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:
Servings per recipe: 8

Amount per serving: 1

Calories: 158

Cholesterol: 41mg

Total Fat: 5.9g