Low Fat Classic Pancakes with Homemade Syrup
Start your morning right with these *Low Fat Classic Pancakes with Homemade Syrup*, a healthier twist on a breakfast favorite! Made with wholesome ingredients like skim milk and unsweetened applesauce, these pancakes are fluffy, flavorful, and guilt-free. The recipe is quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy mornings. Don’t miss the star of the dish—the simple, velvety homemade brown sugar syrup, thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and finished with a touch of vanilla. This low-fat pancake recipe is a delightful combination of light, golden stacks and a naturally sweet syrup that ties everything together. Serve warm and enjoy a satisfying breakfast that feels indulgent but fits your healthy lifestyle. Keywords: low-fat pancakes, homemade syrup, healthy breakfast recipes, fluffy pancake recipe, quick breakfast ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups skim milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and stir in the skim milk, unsweetened applesauce, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray if necessary.
Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as necessary.
For the syrup, combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, allowing the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry.
Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the syrup, stirring constantly until the syrup thickens slightly.
Remove the syrup from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Serve the low-fat pancakes warm, drizzled with the homemade syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 2796 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.7 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 533 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 904 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
