Who doesn’t love pancakes? Most people do, but many are concerned about eating them because of their health. Today I’m posting two recipes, one for a traditional pancake and one for a more health-conscious pancake.
Traditional:
1 ¼ c. flour
2 T sugar
2 t. baking powder
¾ t. salt
3 T. vegetable oil
1 1/3 c. milk
1 egg
Blend dry ingredients, then add the wet and mix with a fork until just blended. Pour onto a hot griddle or skillet. Makes 6.
Alternative:
1 ¼ c. flour
1 T. honey
2 t. aluminum-free baking powder
¾ t. sea salt
3 T. olive oil or applesauce
1 1/3 c. soy milk
1 egg
Mix using the same directions as above, but blend just a little more thoroughly.
The great thing about the alternative recipe is you really can’t tell much difference between the two.
You may be wondering why I made the substitutions I did. Well, since you asked so nicely, I’ll tell you . . .
The first substitution was honey instead of sugar. Honey is a very healthy food, and provides vitamin K, which is a little bit hard to find. Vitamin K is a blood coagulater and will help prevent bloody noses. If you get too much vitamin E, which is a blood thinner, you can offset it with the vitamin K.
I also put in aluminum-free baking powder, which is all I use in my house. Aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, and aluminum in deodorant has been linked to breast cancer. (Not that we’re eating deodorant today; I’m just pointing out that aluminum has its problems) By using an aluminum-free baking powder, you still get the benefits, but without the risks. The brand I use is Rumsford. If you can’t find it at your grocery store, you can at your health food store.
Then I put in sea salt. Sea salt actually has a great deal of nutritional value, whereas traditional salt just makes things taste good.
By putting in olive oil instead of vegetable oil, you’re doing something good for your heart. Olive oil is one of those healthy fats we’re always hearing about and helps to reduce your cholesterol.
Using soy milk instead of cow milk reduces the fat and cholesterol in the recipe.
Eat hearty and healthy! And no, these pancakes have not been evaluated by the FDA.
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