Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Pancakes
As demonstrated in the “Frozen” episode of Live It – January 2017
Adapted from 100daysofrealfood.com
Related recipe: Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1¾ cups skim milk
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for coating skillet
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup frozen blueberries, slightly thawed (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the eggs, milk and melted butter. Mix until ingredients are just incorporated; do not over-mix.
- Gently fold the mashed bananas into the batter.
- Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Coat with a small amount of butter, oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to pour batter onto griddle.
- Working quickly, drop several blueberries onto each pancake before the batter begins to set (optional).
- When the pancake batter has set around the edges and small bubbles start to form on the top of the pancakes, they are ready to flip. Cook the other side until brown and cooked through.
- Serve with blueberry sauce or your favorite syrup. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Serving size: 2 pancakes
Yield: 8 servings
Calories 200
Total Fat 4.9 g
Sodium 471.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate 34.2 g
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g
Protein 7.8 g
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