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Blue Cornmeal Pancakes

Blue Cornmeal Pancakes

11 Ratings
11 Ratings
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Blue Cornmeal Pancakes
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This blue cornmeal pancake is easy to make and a delicious way to start your day!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup blue cornmeal
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water, boiling
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
  • 1 egg (or 2 tablespoons egg mix + 1/4 cup water)
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Cooking spray
  • Light syrup or honey (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.

  1. In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal and salt. Stir in the boiling water until the ingredients are wet. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted margarine, and egg or egg mix and water mixture. Add to the cornmeal mixture.
  3. Add flour and baking powder to the bowl and mix until combined.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
  5. Spoon ¼ cup of the batter on the skillet. When bubbles appear, flip, and cook the other side until golden brown. Serve with syrup, honey, yogurt, or fresh fruit if desired.

Notes

This recipe contains one or more ingredients considered to be traditional or indigenous to Native American communities in certain regions across North America.

Source:

Recipe adapted from Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services, Get Fresh Initiative

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 85
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 159 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D N/A
Calcium 62 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 59 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 85
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 2 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 62 mg
Potassium 59 mg
Sodium 159 mg
Copper 33 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 14 mg
Phosphorus 69 mg
Selenium 5 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
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