Description
These strawberry pancakes combine the sweet, fruity flavor of freeze-dried strawberries with a fluffy, tender pancake base. Perfect for a delightful breakfast, topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and syrup, these pancakes bring a charming twist to your morning routine.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (or more for thinner pancakes)
- 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 become a fine powder.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and the prepared strawberry powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the strawberry flavor.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture. Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and egg into the well. For thinner pancakes, add more milk as desired.
- Combine Batter: Whisk the wet and dry ingredients together until the batter is smooth. Stir in red food coloring if a more vibrant color is preferred.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat and grease a griddle or skillet to medium heat. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the batter onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles appear on the top of the pancakes, then flip carefully.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the second side until it turns golden brown and the pancakes are cooked through.
- Serve: Serve your strawberry pancakes hot topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and maple or strawberry syrup for extra flavor.
- Storage: Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days. Pancakes can also be frozen in Ziploc bags for quick, convenient breakfasts later.
Notes
- Using freeze-dried strawberries gives an intense strawberry flavor without adding moisture to the batter.
- Adjust the milk quantity for desired pancake thickness; thinner batter yields lighter pancakes.
- Red food coloring is optional but enhances the visual appeal of the strawberry pancakes.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, fresh fruit, or syrup to complement the flavor.
- Leftover pancakes freeze well; separate with parchment to prevent sticking.
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
