Description
These Strawberry Pancakes offer a delightful twist on classic pancakes by incorporating freeze-dried strawberry powder for a fruity flavor and vibrant color. Perfect for breakfast, they’re light, fluffy, and easy to prepare, served best with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and syrup.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor and pulse until they form a fine powder.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and the strawberry powder, stirring well to evenly distribute.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and egg. For thinner pancakes, add additional milk as desired.
- Combine Batter: Whisk the wet and dry ingredients together until the batter is smooth. Add red food coloring if you want a brighter strawberry hue, and gently mix.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat and lightly grease a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the second side until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes immediately with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and maple or strawberry syrup. Enjoy fresh, or refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze in Ziploc bags for quick breakfasts later.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries add intense flavor; fresh strawberries can be used as garnish but not substitute in batter.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve preferred pancake thickness.
- Red food coloring is optional but enhances the visual appeal.
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for convenience.
- Greasing the cooking surface lightly prevents sticking and aids even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 411 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 598 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
