"Blintz" Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
3/4 cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese3/4 cup fat-free sour cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup all-purpose flourPinch of salt2 egg whites2 teaspoons sugarCooking spray1/4 cup pure maple syrup1 cup blueberries
In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, sour cream and vanilla.
In a small bowl, mix the dry ingredients (except the sugar) and gently stir into the cheese mixture.
Using a standing mixer fitted with a whisk or a hand-held mixer, whisk the whites and sugar together until soft peaks form. They will have more than doubles in volume; do not over-beat or they will become dry.
Using the spatula mix in one third of the whites to lighten the cheese mixture and then gently fold in the rest of the whites.
Spray a large griddle or nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat the pan over medium-high heat.
Using a 1/4 measuring cup or a large spoon, drop dollops of batter onto the hot pan and gently smooth to form silver dollar pancakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden brown and turn, cooking an additional 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through. Keep warm as you cook the remaining batter.
For the syrup, combine the maple syrup and blueberries in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the mixture is warm, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour syrup over pancakes and enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 8 small pancakes
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user UMIOF3BOYS.
In a small bowl, mix the dry ingredients (except the sugar) and gently stir into the cheese mixture.
Using a standing mixer fitted with a whisk or a hand-held mixer, whisk the whites and sugar together until soft peaks form. They will have more than doubles in volume; do not over-beat or they will become dry.
Using the spatula mix in one third of the whites to lighten the cheese mixture and then gently fold in the rest of the whites.
Spray a large griddle or nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat the pan over medium-high heat.
Using a 1/4 measuring cup or a large spoon, drop dollops of batter onto the hot pan and gently smooth to form silver dollar pancakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden brown and turn, cooking an additional 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through. Keep warm as you cook the remaining batter.
For the syrup, combine the maple syrup and blueberries in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the mixture is warm, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour syrup over pancakes and enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 8 small pancakes
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user UMIOF3BOYS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 266.8
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 19.4 mg
- Sodium: 429.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 41.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 11.7 g
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