Pancakes are my new favorite breakfast! However syrup (or rather brown colored high fructose corn syrup) & I are not great pals. I seriously loathe the stuff. Not only is it too sweet but nothing in it even remotely resembles the caramel sap dripping from a Maple Tree. In lieu of, we have used honey for a long time, which seems to satisfy the demanding sweet tooth of my 8 year old. But alas, I am left wanting more from my breakfast. Enter my new breakfast obsession: Pancakes.
To start, I switched up the pancakes: out with old (nutritionally void) boring flour, in with buckwheat. I buy my mix from Fresh & Easy. Next throw some berries into the batter, or bananas, even a splash of OJ. I know it sounds strange but trust me; it will liven up your morning. My husband & daughter have both suggested using bacon as well, but I haven’t quite ventured that far.
Next cook them. Got that? Okay.
Now for the toppings: applesauce goes great on banana pancakes, or mash up some blackberries too. Peach & Strawberry yogurts are also a favorite of mine. I like to lay out a buffet of choices at the breakfast table to suite everyone’s taste. Remember your mother said: don’t knock it till you try it. This will revolutionize your mornings & provide a far healthier option too the morning sugar rush offered at your local IHOP. My current favorite is berry buckwheat pancakes topped with cinnamon applesauce & fresh blackberries (pictured).
How would you give your pancake a makeover? Anyone willing to try some bacon?
How would you give your pancake a makeover? Anyone willing to try some bacon?
Rachel Schoeff 