Greek Yoghourt Pancakes with Pomegranate Seeds

Greek Yoghourt Pancakes with pomegranate seeds

Breakfast at work? Really? You see these people and think, “Sheeeesh! They should have eaten before they got in.” Who’s kidding who here? Eating at work first thing in the morning becomes a bad habit. Make it worth the effort.

My friend Emily has a bit of a breakfast problem. Emily taught me that breakfast can be the best meal of the day. The answer appears to be a definite yes.

GREEK YOGHOURT PANCAKES WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Turns out there’s a blog by a woman names Erin Shubert “A New Bloom.” Erin appears to be a photographer and her pancakes completely inspired Em today. Erin says on her site, “I’m a big fan of greek yogurt. I love the texture, the richness and the way it instantly fills me up. But it’s also versatile and can be used in baking and cooking alike. So when my friend Jessica recommended a greek yogurt pancake recipe, I was immediately sold.

“And this recipe is truly a testament to how a simple ingredient swap can change everything.They’re surprisingly healthy and provide that all-important protein in the morning to keep you full all the way to lunch and beyond. I had a few pomegranates handy and thought they would make a yummy addition to the batter. I was right.”

Greek Yoghourt Pancakes with Pomegranate Seeds

1/2 c all-purpose (or whole wheat) flour

1 T sugar

1 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

1 c Greek Yogurt

2 large eggs

1/2 t vanilla extract

2 T milk

1/2 c pomegranate seeds

Mix together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, soda, and salt) and then add the greek yogurt until blended. In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients (eggs, vanilla extract, and milk) and whisk. Once blended, pour the wet ingredients into the batter and mix all together.

Pomegranate and Pancakes? Yes!

Heat a cast-iron skillet over low heat and spray with cooking spray. I made 1/4 cup pancakes and got about 8 out of the batch (if you make bigger plate-sized pancakes, expect to get around 4 or 5). The ones I made ended up being sand dollar sized.

Pour batter and wait until the top starts to bubble and flip (these pancakes burn easily, so keep a watchful eye and keep that heat low). Serve immediately with a little maple syrup and fresh fruit.

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