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Cold Weather Breakfast Recipes
Banana, Raisin, and Oatmeal Pancakes
Makes about 12
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Additional ¼ cup melted butter
Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla in another medium bowl to blend. Whisk dry ingredients into yogurt mixture just until blended. Fold in mashed bananas, raisins, and 1/4 cup melted butter.
Brush nonstick griddle or skillet with melted butter; heat over medium heat. Working in batches, pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on top and bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn pancakes over and cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal
Serving size 1 cup: 229 calories, 2.7g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0 cholesterol
Makes 5 servings
A favorite that is especially warming during winter.
Ingredients:
8 cups boiling water
2 sticks cinnamon, left whole
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 cups rolled oats
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Serve with a dusting of nutmeg.
Healthy Pancake Recipe
Preparation time: 15 minutes, cooking time: 20 minutes
24 three-inch pancakes
Not your grandpa’s pancakes! By making these light pancakes small, you’ll manage the calories.
Ingredients:
1 cup sifted flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 (8 oz.) carton plain yogurt
1/4 cup water
Directions:
Preheat lightly oiled griddle or fry pan. Sift and measure flour; sift again with sugar, baking soda and salt. In medium bowl, beat eggs until light and lemon colored. Blend in yogurt and water. Add dry ingredients and beat until well-blended. Cook small pancakes on lightly oiled griddle or fry pan. Turn when underside is lightly browned. Serve with a fruit compote, fresh or frozen fruit, or a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of sugar.
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