Comments on: Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce http://leitesculinaria.com/667/recipes-whole-wheat-pancakes-strawberry-sauce.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Recipes, Food, and Cooking Blog Thu, 24 May 2012 20:24:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/667/recipes-whole-wheat-pancakes-strawberry-sauce.html#comment-13742 Testers' Choice Mon, 10 May 2010 03:41:08 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=667#comment-13742 [Cindi Kruth] We really loved the flavor of these pancakes. The whole-wheat flour contributed a pleasant, hearty, nutty taste, and the buttermilk added a bit of tang. I might be slightly more generous with the honey next time, but the pancakes were really quite delicious as made. Some of my sweet-toothed tasters thought the sauce could have used a little more sweetener. The only issue I found is that the batter is quite thin: I didn't think it would cook properly, but it did. Still, after I baked the first batch, I added a little more flour, about 1/4 cup, and the subsequent pancakes were a bit higher and fluffier. Either way, they were tender and tasty and disappeared quickly. [Cindi Kruth] We really loved the flavor of these pancakes. The whole-wheat flour contributed a pleasant, hearty, nutty taste, and the buttermilk added a bit of tang. I might be slightly more generous with the honey next time, but the pancakes were really quite delicious as made. Some of my sweet-toothed tasters thought the sauce could have used a little more sweetener. The only issue I found is that the batter is quite thin: I didn’t think it would cook properly, but it did. Still, after I baked the first batch, I added a little more flour, about 1/4 cup, and the subsequent pancakes were a bit higher and fluffier. Either way, they were tender and tasty and disappeared quickly.

]]> By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/667/recipes-whole-wheat-pancakes-strawberry-sauce.html#comment-13740 Testers' Choice Mon, 10 May 2010 03:40:52 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=667#comment-13740 [Karla Cyr] These quick and easy pancakes are lean and light, being both low in fat and low in sugar. With the absence of oil and butter, they’re are pleasantly light in taste, but still moist and tender. Each bite offers subtle hints of vanilla and honey, along with nutty notes of whole-wheat. The batter is made by moistening equal parts whole-wheat and all-purpose flour along with the other dry ingredients. Just a few strokes of your whisk and a light and airy batter will form. Don’t let your batter sit around, or it won’t rise well when cooked. Cooking these is simple: Just heat and grease a griddle, and pour the batter from your bowl. The pancakes will puff to a medium thickness, and brown to a golden color. I cut the pancakes into heart shapes using a medium-sized cookie cutter. If you’re looking for some extra flavor, you can vary this recipe by adding some chopped walnuts, bananas, chocolate chips, or berries to the batter. The accompanying sauce is light and tangy in taste, but its simplicity is sure to please. Like these pancakes, this sauce also downplays sugar. It uses a small amount of maple syrup to lightly sweeten, allowing the flavors of the strawberries to shine through. Bits of strawberries give the sauce a little textural interest, while any juices easily get absorbed by the pancakes. Served together, this dish is sure to please and satisfy your craving for pancakes in a very nutritious way. [Karla Cyr] These quick and easy pancakes are lean and light, being both low in fat and low in sugar. With the absence of oil and butter, they’re are pleasantly light in taste, but still moist and tender. Each bite offers subtle hints of vanilla and honey, along with nutty notes of whole-wheat. The batter is made by moistening equal parts whole-wheat and all-purpose flour along with the other dry ingredients. Just a few strokes of your whisk and a light and airy batter will form. Don’t let your batter sit around, or it won’t rise well when cooked.

Cooking these is simple: Just heat and grease a griddle, and pour the batter from your bowl. The pancakes will puff to a medium thickness, and brown to a golden color. I cut the pancakes into heart shapes using a medium-sized cookie cutter. If you’re looking for some extra flavor, you can vary this recipe by adding some chopped walnuts, bananas, chocolate chips, or berries to the batter.

The accompanying sauce is light and tangy in taste, but its simplicity is sure to please. Like these pancakes, this sauce also downplays sugar. It uses a small amount of maple syrup to lightly sweeten, allowing the flavors of the strawberries to shine through. Bits of strawberries give the sauce a little textural interest, while any juices easily get absorbed by the pancakes. Served together, this dish is sure to please and satisfy your craving for pancakes in a very nutritious way.

]]> By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/667/recipes-whole-wheat-pancakes-strawberry-sauce.html#comment-13739 Testers' Choice Mon, 10 May 2010 03:40:35 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=667#comment-13739 [Jean M.] What a wonderful way to start a weekend. These pancakes taste great, and are healthy at the same time. The strawberry sauce adds just enough sweetness, plus, any leftover sauce can be used on ice cream. Just remember to grease your skillet, even if it’s nonstick, before adding the batter. [Jean M.] What a wonderful way to start a weekend. These pancakes taste great, and are healthy at the same time. The strawberry sauce adds just enough sweetness, plus, any leftover sauce can be used on ice cream. Just remember to grease your skillet, even if it’s nonstick, before adding the batter.

]]> By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/667/recipes-whole-wheat-pancakes-strawberry-sauce.html#comment-13738 Testers' Choice Mon, 10 May 2010 03:40:18 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=667#comment-13738 [Rebecca R.] These pancakes are easy to make. They’ll probably become a regular weekend breakfast in our house. The whole-wheat pastry flour adds a nice wholesomeness without being aggressively whole-wheat in flavor or texture—or heavy in the stomach. I worried that the lack of added fat in the batter would make the pancakes stick, but they worked beautifully on my nonstick griddle. The fresh strawberry sauce makes the pancakes a little fancier. If you're not used to eating lower-sugar, lower-salt, or lower-fat dishes, the pancakes may taste a little bland without the sauce. However, we liked the pancakes enough that I wouldn't let a lack of strawberries prevent me from making them. One problem I did have was that medium-low (Setting 3 out of 10 on my flat-top electric stove) was too hot by the time I had cooked about half of the pancakes. I had to reduce the temperature to low to keep the remaining pancakes from burning on the outside before the middles were done. [Rebecca R.] These pancakes are easy to make. They’ll probably become a regular weekend breakfast in our house. The whole-wheat pastry flour adds a nice wholesomeness without being aggressively whole-wheat in flavor or texture—or heavy in the stomach. I worried that the lack of added fat in the batter would make the pancakes stick, but they worked beautifully on my nonstick griddle. The fresh strawberry sauce makes the pancakes a little fancier. If you’re not used to eating lower-sugar, lower-salt, or lower-fat dishes, the pancakes may taste a little bland without the sauce. However, we liked the pancakes enough that I wouldn’t let a lack of strawberries prevent me from making them. One problem I did have was that medium-low (Setting 3 out of 10 on my flat-top electric stove) was too hot by the time I had cooked about half of the pancakes. I had to reduce the temperature to low to keep the remaining pancakes from burning on the outside before the middles were done.

]]> By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/667/recipes-whole-wheat-pancakes-strawberry-sauce.html#comment-13737 Testers' Choice Mon, 10 May 2010 03:40:02 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=667#comment-13737 [Steve Subera] If only Republicans and Democrats could work as well together as the two flours in this pancake recipe. The whole-wheat flour added toasty notes, while the white flour lightened the pancakes. I thought nonfat milk would make them too lean, but I was wrong—they were tender. Personally, I'm a maple syrup-only man, but the strawberry sauce is extremely easy to make, and tastes great. You can use leftover sauce on ice cream or other desserts. [Steve Subera] If only Republicans and Democrats could work as well together as the two flours in this pancake recipe. The whole-wheat flour added toasty notes, while the white flour lightened the pancakes. I thought nonfat milk would make them too lean, but I was wrong—they were tender. Personally, I’m a maple syrup-only man, but the strawberry sauce is extremely easy to make, and tastes great. You can use leftover sauce on ice cream or other desserts.

]]> By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/667/recipes-whole-wheat-pancakes-strawberry-sauce.html#comment-13736 Testers' Choice Mon, 10 May 2010 03:39:47 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=667#comment-13736 [Kim Venglar] If you’re looking for a simple, light, yet filling breakfast, these pancakes are for you. They’re quick and easy to put together, and I had all of the ingredients on-hand. The instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. I was concerned the flavor of the strawberries would get lost in the maple syrup, but they paired for a nice combination. The pancakes were light and fluffy, and my grandkids never suspected they had whole-wheat flour in them. They’re now a family favorite. [Kim Venglar] If you’re looking for a simple, light, yet filling breakfast, these pancakes are for you. They’re quick and easy to put together, and I had all of the ingredients on-hand. The instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. I was concerned the flavor of the strawberries would get lost in the maple syrup, but they paired for a nice combination. The pancakes were light and fluffy, and my grandkids never suspected they had whole-wheat flour in them. They’re now a family favorite.

]]> By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/667/recipes-whole-wheat-pancakes-strawberry-sauce.html#comment-12489 Testers' Choice Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:28:25 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=667#comment-12489 [Kim Venglar] What could be better than a healthy version of a breakfast we usually drown in butter and syrup? This recipe is quick and easy to put together and is very satisfying. All the ingredients are easy to find and no special equipment is needed. It’s a great recipe to lure the kids into the kitchen and help you cook. These light and fluffy pancakes have the slightly nutty flavor from the whole-wheat flour. I was concerned the flavor of the strawberries would get lost in the maple syrup, but it was the perfect combination. You still have the tartness from the berries mixed with the slightly sweet flavor of the syrup. My grandchildren didn't even reach for the sugary syrup they normally use. The pancakes look very pretty on the plate, and we served it with turkey bacon, fresh squeezed orange juice and garnished with a strawberry fan. <div align="center"><img src="http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/venglar-whole-wheat-pancakes.jpg" width="500" height="335" longdesc="http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/venglar-whole-wheat-pancakes.jpg" /> </div> [Kim Venglar] What could be better than a healthy version of a breakfast we usually drown in butter and syrup? This recipe is quick and easy to put together and is very satisfying. All the ingredients are easy to find and no special equipment is needed. It’s a great recipe to lure the kids into the kitchen and help you cook.

These light and fluffy pancakes have the slightly nutty flavor from the whole-wheat flour. I was concerned the flavor of the strawberries would get lost in the maple syrup, but it was the perfect combination. You still have the tartness from the berries mixed with the slightly sweet flavor of the syrup. My grandchildren didn’t even reach for the sugary syrup they normally use. The pancakes look very pretty on the plate, and we served it with turkey bacon, fresh squeezed orange juice and garnished with a strawberry fan.

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