Description
Delicious and fluffy strawberry pancakes made with freeze-dried strawberry powder, perfect for a sweet breakfast treat topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and syrup.
Ingredients
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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
- Make 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 strawberry powder by stirring together thoroughly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the milk, vegetable oil, and egg into it. For thinner pancakes, increase the milk quantity slightly.
- Combine Batter: Use a whisk to mix the wet and dry ingredients until the batter is smooth. Stir in red food coloring if desired for a vibrant look.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat and grease a griddle. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour batter onto the hot griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip the pancakes.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the flipped side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Serve pancakes immediately topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and maple or strawberry syrup.
- Storage: Enjoy fresh, refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days, or freeze in Ziploc bags for quick breakfasts later.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder gives pancakes a natural strawberry flavor and color without extra moisture.
- Add more milk to adjust batter thickness based on preference.
- Serve with fresh fruit and syrup for added sweetness and presentation.
- These pancakes freeze well and reheat quickly for convenient breakfasts.
- Red food coloring is optional but adds a lovely pink hue to the pancakes.
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
