Sunday, June 5, 2011

Pink Pancakes

Sorry this has taken me awhile Julianne, but here you go.  This is from the Deceptively Delicious cookbook.
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup ricotta
1/4 cup beet puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup pancake mix
1/4 cup grated apple (we just use applesauce)
1 T canola or vegetable oil

In a blender or food processor mix first 5 ingredients.  Dump the mixture in a bowl, add pancake mix and apple, and stir til combined.  Do not overmix the batter will be a little lumpy.  Coat a griddle or skillet with cooking spray and set it over medium high heat (about 350 degrees).  When hot add oil (we think it works better if you add the oil in between each batch).  Spoon the batter onto griddle or skillet using about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.  Cook the pancakes until bubbles  form on top and the batter is set, 1-2 minutes.  Then flip and cook until golden brown 2-3 minutes.  Serve warm.  We love them with rasberries and whipped cream.