She often makes us pancakes for breakfast as a special treat. She reminds me that they are healthy--low fat and high protein, designed to stick with us all day--but we love them because they're delicious.
Tonka helping in the kitchen |
The original recipe came from a friend's mother, and then Sue added the topping.
2/3 cup flour
2/3 cup oats (not fast cooking)
2 Tbsp wheat germ
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
3-4 eggs
1-2 Tbsp canola oil
2/3 cup milk (can be no fat)
2/3 cup cottage cheese (can be low fat)
Whip the eggs and then mix in oil, milk and cottage cheese.
Heat a skillet to medium (Sue uses a cast iron pan, but griddle would be even better.) Cook the pancakes in greased skillet until bubbles appear and then flip to cook the other side.
For the topping:
Mix one cup plain yogurt with finely chopped banana and some chopped pecans or walnuts. Serve pancakes with that topping and maple syrup or the way my brother-in-law prefers, with hot sauce.
And this is the reason we needed those pancakes--a long kayak ride on the Sopchoppy River.
John and me on the Sopchoppy River |
And please don't forget that TOPPED CHEF will be out on May 7--you can preorder it now!
And like Lucy on Facebook to keep up with all the latest news...
What I love about your posts, other than the wonderful recipes, is the pictures. I think it is awesome that you are willing to share these personal home photos. Thank you! I look forward to your posts every week!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mish--that will keep me going:). Xo
DeleteLucy, What an interesting combo of things in a pancake. Definitely high protein, good for a long outing on a river or any morning. Love it. And love the picture with your sister. Such sweet smiles.
ReplyDeleteDaryl /Avery
And we still feel like those girls!!
DeletePancakes, kayaking, and time with a beloved sister... Can life can any better than that? I don't think so! Thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteIt was an excellent day Cleo--one to treasure!
DeleteI love pancakes, especially buckwheat. I will have to give these a try. Family time is always special and so hard to do. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMe too on the buckwheat Toni, especially if there are blueberries involved:) xo
DeleteI have to try these. Love the cottage cheese in them.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much you and your sister look alike. Did your helper get to try a pancake, too?
~Krista
He knows better but he's ever hopeful:). Everyone always says we look a lot alike (not me and Tonka:)
Delete