Description
Delight in these fluffy strawberry pancakes made with freeze-dried strawberries for a burst of natural flavor. Perfectly sweetened and lightly colored with optional red food coloring, these pancakes make a fun and irresistible breakfast treat topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, and syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk (or more for thinner pancakes)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a food processor and pulse until they form a fine powder.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the strawberry powder until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and egg. Adjust milk quantity if you prefer thinner pancakes.
- Combine Batter: Whisk the wet and dry ingredients together until smooth. If desired, add red food coloring and mix to incorporate color.
- Heat Griddle: Grease a hot griddle over medium heat to prepare for cooking.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the second side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Plate pancakes and serve immediately with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and maple or strawberry syrup.
- Store: Enjoy fresh, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze in Ziploc bags for convenient future breakfasts.
Notes
- For a thinner batter and lighter pancakes, add more milk gradually.
- Red food coloring is optional and can enhance the strawberry theme visually.
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide concentrated flavor without extra moisture.
- Serving pancakes with fresh berries and syrup elevates the taste profile.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 411 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 598 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
