Mom's Famous Pancakes

Pancakes have always been our eldest child's favorite breakfast choice since he was able to eat solid food.  When we got to India however finding Maple Syrup was like searching for a needle in a haystack.  There was no having Pancakes without it...it was that simple.  Up until a few months ago there was none to be found...and then BINGO! We found a source, and the much loved pancake was added back into the breakfast menu...or should I say, it became the breakfast menu because he will now settle for nothing else.

I have been working with a certain Pancake recipe.  Tweaking it over the past few years.  Here is the current recipe with variation.  It is a very wholesome recipe that you should feel happy to feed the kids.

1 large egg
2/3 cup plain yogourt
1/3 cup milk

Combine these ingredients with a whisk.

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp Baking soda
1tsp Baking Powder

Whisk together until smooth.

Depending on the consistency of the yogourt that you are using you can sometimes end up with a very thick batter with the above wet ingredient list.  In this case add extra milk as necessary to make it the right consistency.  It needs to be smooth but not too runny.

When in Canada I usually substitute 1/4 cup of the flour for bran or wheatgerm or oat flour or another grain.

You can also add a mashed banana if your kids like a little sweetness in their pancakes, or if you want to make it even more healthy for them.

I usually fry them in Butter with a little olive oil to keep the butter from burning.  I make 2 to a pan which is the perfect 'Kid' size pancake.  Maple syrup for your topping and you have got yourself a great nutritious breakfast that your kids will love.

Until next time!
Sherri