I love pancakes. I really do. Not only eating them, but cooking them as well. What I like about pancakes is that they are so open ended. You can do pretty much anything you want to them. I have tried so many different variations and love trying to find the next great pancake. This morning I thought I would try out a new brand of gluten free, soy free, dairy free, and nut free pancake mix I bought a few weeks ago. Here is what I made.
This morning I decided I would combine two different kinds of pancakes I have had before, but never had together. I thought I would combine banana pancakes (one of my favorites) and chocolate chip pancakes. Banana pancakes use to be a frequent breakfast dish for me many years ago. Chocolate chip pancakes I have done only a few times. This combination I realize isn't revolutionary by any means, but sometimes it's the classic combinations that create some of the best creations.
Recipe:
1/2 cup Pancake mix (Which makes about 2-3 good size pancakes.)
1/2 to 1 medium banana
2 tbs mini chocolate chips
1/2 to 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (adjust depending on how thick you want the pancakes)
1 egg
1 tbs of cooking oil.
It's really not hard to make. Place everything (except the banana and chocolate chips) in a bowl. Stir till the batter is thoroughly mixed (meaning without lumps). I suggest putting in the chocolate
chips and banana pieces last after the mix is well stirred and just before you add to the pan. I cut the banana into small pieces, but you can do larger pieces if you prefer. Now you are ready to make some d-lish pancakes.
Over the years of learning how to cook on my own and without going to a cooking school I have learned quite a few things. One of those things is when making pancakes it's all about the skillet you use. I remember my uncle Nelson saying the same thing. You want to get the skillet just right so the pancake doesn't cook to fast or too slow. I usually always use my cast iron skillet to cook pancakes and have the process down to perfection. What I like about the cast iron skillet is once it gets warm enough it takes very little heat to keep it warm. In fact when heating up my cast iron skillet I only set the burner to 3 1/2. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get it right at the perfect temp. Then I usually turn the burner down to 3 while cooking the pancakes.
Before you place the pancake batter in the pan make sure you put enough oil in the pan to coat the whole surface (usually 1-2 tbs). Make sure you have either a ladle or a mixing bowl with a spout to place the pancake mix evenly in the pan. Once on the skillet you have about 30 seconds to shape the pancake if you care about making it a perfect circle or some other fun shape. But remember life isn't always perfect so it's about how they taste in the end more than how they look. The more you make them the better you will get at it as well. Flip the pancake when the pancake has had bubbles appear on the top evenly over the top of the pancake. Make sure when flipping the pancake it separates completely from the skillet on the bottom of the pancake. That's about it and the rest is just practice.
How to eat those d-lish pancakes you just made? Very easy. Add maple syrup, butter, honey, jam or syrup. Cut into pieces. Insert into mouth. Chew. Swallow. Repeat until full.
With the pancakes I made this morning I added a little bit of maple syrup on the first two, but the last one I ate plain. Between the banana and chocolate chips they are definitely sweet enough by themselves. I just love sugar so I tend to eat things sweeter than most people. Hey go easy on me sugar is my only vice.
So, there is what I was cooking this morning and hopefully you got some helpful tips on how to make pancakes. Such a easy and fun thing to make. What kind of pancake will I make next time? Who knows. Remember to all those watching what they eat pancakes are definitely not and everyday eat (unless you're working out for 8 hours a day and burning 12,000 calories like the gold medalist Michael Phelps). Pancakes are high in carbs and calories especially if you add syrup and such on top. Pancakes definitely are a fun thing to treat yourself to if you have been really good about your eating. Don't forget to treat yourself!
From my kitchen with love and pure D-lite. = )
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