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Blue Cornmeal Pancakes

Blue Cornmeal Pancakes
Makes: 12 servings

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

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 94
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 18 mg
Sodium 159 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 62 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 69 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 94
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 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 18 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 62 mg
Potassium 69 mg
Sodium 159 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 78 mg
Selenium 5 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 33 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 26 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 17 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
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