231 Cals 7 Protein 43 Carbs 4 Fats
TOTAL TIME:
45 mins
YIELD:5 SERVINGS
COURSE:Breakfast, Brunch
CUISINE:American
These lightened-up red velvet pancakes are made with a blend of white whole wheat flour and all purpose, then topped with a light cream cheese topping. I adore red velvet, so I can”t think of a more fitting time to make red velvet pancakes, then for Valentine’s Day!
INGREDIENTS
For the cream cheese topping (makes 3/4 cup):
2 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, recommended: Philadelphia
3 tbsp plain fat free yogurt
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fat-free milk
For the pancakes:
1/2 cup white whole wheat
1/2 cup unbleached all purpose
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup raw sugar, Splenda or Stevia would work
1 large egg
1 cup + 2 tbsp fat free milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp red paste food coloring, I used Wilton no-taste paste
cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the cream cheese topping ingredients, set aside.
Mix the flours, baking powder, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
In another dissolve the food coloring with the milk; whisk in egg and vanilla.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients until there are no more dry spots, careful not over mix.
Heat a large non-stick griddle pan on medium-low heat. When hot, lightly spray with oil to coat and pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the pan.
When the pancake starts to bubble and the edges begin to set, flip the pancakes. Repeat with the remainder of the batter.
To serve, place two pancakes on each plate, then top with about 2 1/2 tbsp of cream cheese topping.
Yields 10 pancakes.
Serving: 2pancakes + cream cheese topping, Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 46.5mg, Sodium: 436mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24gBlue Smart Points:10Green Smart Points:10Purple Smart Points:9Points +:6