When I told my personal trainer Sarah that I rank #3 on the first page of Google for ‘homemade pancakes‘, she was slightly hesitant to give me a healthy pancake version.  She did give it to me though and I’m very excited about it. I never even thought these ingredients would make a pancake, much less a good tasting one!  I will always favor my pancake version, however, I do think these will be a nice change in our eating lifestyle. After all, I am trying to eat healthier!

Sarah’s…

We are breakfast eaters around here so I can’t really afford to buy premade stuff like those bags full of pancakes or boxes of waffles.  It’s much cheaper to make my own from scratch and I have to say, much better tasting in my opinion.  They are very simple to make and even had my toddler help throw some powdered sugar on top for fun!  We eat pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon.  YUM!  If pancakes aren’t your thing, try a traditional breakfast, bacon brunch bites or country fried sandwich.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup milk ( I usually add a bit more to my desired consistency)
• 2 Tablespoons oil
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

Mix your dry ingredients together, then add in your wet ingredients.  Mix until smooth and to desired consistency. I pour into a measuring cup I have with a pour spout but you can use whatever.  Pour out onto semi-hot griddle; not too hot or the middle of your pancakes won’t cook through.  I use my tortilla griddle.  When it’s bubbled up on one side, flip!  Serve with your favorite syrup, fruit or sugar!

HINT: For more flavor, add a bit of vanilla!

By Joy into January’s Food Challenge

INGREDIENTS

• 4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and finely shredded
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup corn flakes, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• canola oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

DIRECTIONS

Squeeze out liquid from the potatoes and onions. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onions, eggs, oats, corn flakes, honey, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil over medium-high heat. To make pancakes, take 1/4 cup of mixture each and form into patties. Fry in skillet 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and transfer to paper towels. Repeat with remaining mixture. Combine sour cream with hot sauce in a small bowl. Serve pancakes with dollops of the sauce.